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Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan have enforced a strict ban on smartphones in all schools and madrassas across Kandahar province, citing the need to uphold Islamic values and restore focus among students and teachers. The ban, which came into immediate effect, applies to students, teachers, and administrative staff alike. The provincial Education Department issued a […]

The ongoing insurgency in Balochistan has taken a dangerous turn as militant groups escalate their attacks on security forces and infrastructure, undermining peace efforts and exploiting geopolitical tensions for their own gain. Groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF)—despite differing ideologies—continue to pursue violent agendas aimed at destabilizing Pakistan.

A recent United Nations report has described Afghan women and girls as the “largest forgotten asset”, emphasizing their silent but persistent resistance amid one of the world’s most repressive gender environments. Despite facing sweeping restrictions under Taliban rule, Afghan women continue to stand firm against injustice, finding quiet ways to support each other, create change,

Catherine Shakdam, a French-British journalist who once had direct access to key Iranian media platforms and contributed to the official website of Iran’s Supreme Leader, has denied explosive allegations that she worked as a spy for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad. The controversy erupted after Shakdam published an article in The Times of Israel in which

Residents of Mogiwal village in Upper South Waziristan’s Ladha Tehsil have been ordered to evacuate their homes within three days, following a security directive issued by local forces. The village, inhabited predominantly by members of the Garrai sub-tribe, now faces an uncertain future as tensions rise across the region. According to sources, the evacuation order

In a rare show of unified diplomatic resolve, the foreign ministers of 21 Muslim-majority nations issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel’s military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and a return to dialogue and diplomacy. The statement, released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Office of

A new report by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) warns of escalating security risks in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. The report highlights three key concerns: internal fragmentation within the Taliban, increased activity of global terrorist groups like Al-Qaida and IS-KP, and the rise of anti-Taliban resistance movements.

Iranian missile strikes have reportedly pierced Israel’s Iron Dome defense system, causing unexpected damage in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and other major cities. According to U.S. media, the missile barrage inflicted more damage than Israeli officials had anticipated. Civilian confidence in national security has been shaken, as key infrastructure suffered severe impacts. Analysts point to visible

Under the leadership of Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud, the banned militant group Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has rebranded its terror campaign with a disturbing media strategy aimed at recruiting Pakistan’s youth and glorifying violence. Central to this propaganda effort is a tribute series called “Rasm-e-Muhabbat” (Tradition of Love)—a collection of posters celebrating TTP militants killed in