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The Prime Minister of Afghanistan has issued a heartfelt call to Afghans who fled the country, urging them to return and rebuild their homeland. In a striking statement, he appealed to those who had sealed their doors and crossed borders during times of turmoil, saying the time has come to come back and serve the

In a chilling reminder of its hardline ideology, the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice presented its annual report, showcasing a series of actions that human rights observers say reflect growing repression and the systematic dismantling of Afghan society’s cultural and individual freedoms. Among the most disturbing revelations was the

In a major diplomatic achievement, Pakistan has been elected Chair of the UN Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee (focused on Taliban sanctions) and Vice-Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee under Resolution 1373. It has also been appointed Co-Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Sanctions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reacting to the development on

In a major geopolitical breakthrough, China has brokered the restoration of full diplomatic ties between Afghanistan and Pakistan, ending years of hostility and border skirmishes. The landmark agreement, sealed quietly in Beijing, also invites Afghanistan to join the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) — a key Belt and Road project. The trilateral deal marks a strategic

A sharp surge in executions of Afghan nationals in Iran has prompted condemnation from 84 human rights organizations and activists, who are now calling for immediate international action to halt what they describe as “state-sanctioned injustice.” In a joint statement, the groups appealed to the international community to raise its voice against the alarming trend,

Abu Yasir al-Turki, real name Özgür Altun, was one of the most significant foreign operatives within the ranks of ISIS-Khorasan. A Turkish national, he emerged as a key recruiter and fundraiser, responsible for attracting fighters from Turkey and Azerbaijan and channeling financial support for the group’s operations. Known for his influence among foreign jihadists, Abu

In a move seen by many observers as an attempt to gain public sympathy and support, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has released over 1,500 prisoners on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. According to an official statement, under the directive of Chief Justice Sheikh Abdul Hakim Haqqani, a total of 1,559 inmates were freed from

  In a major shift that could reshape regional security dynamics, the Afghan government has taken steps to reset its relationship with Pakistan—signaling a recognition of past policy flaws, particularly regarding the presence of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) within its territory. For years, Pakistan has raised concerns over TTP fighters finding safe havens across

The security landscape of Balochistan is entering a new phase of volatility as Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) formally declares war on the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and other nationalist movements. The announcement marks a significant shift in ISIS-K’s operational strategy, expanding its targets beyond state institutions to now include nationalist insurgent groups and rights-based

In a revealing statement by the head of the Taliban’s Environmental Protection Department pleaded with the international community—especially the United States—to resume and depoliticize foreign aid to Afghanistan. The request has reignited global debate over the Taliban-led government’s incapacity to sustain the country without external financial support. The Taliban official urged donors to separate politics