The Taliban’s criticism of smartphones, coupled with reports that such devices have been restricted or even destroyed in certain areas, raises an obvious question: if smartphones are truly a source of moral corruption, why do Taliban officials continue to rely on the very same technology to communicate with the public, disseminate policies, release videos, and […]
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Police engaged in a gun battle with members of a banned terrorist outfit led by commander Armani Wazir in the Sera Dargah area of Lakki Marwat, according to security sources. Initial reports indicate that the terrorists came under pressure during the exchange of fire and were forced to flee the area along with their associates.
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A high-level meeting was reportedly held in Kandahar under the leadership of Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada to review the situation of former Afghan security personnel, according to intelligence-based reports and regional sources. The meeting comes amid continued concerns raised in intelligence assessments regarding the post-2021 security environment in Afghanistan, particularly allegations involving retaliatory violence
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for a comprehensive and impartial examination of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by all parties to Afghanistan’s two-decade conflict, emphasizing that ongoing international review processes must form the basis for ensuring accountability and justice for all victims. In a statement released on Thursday, HRW highlighted that
Pakistan’s geopolitical location and evolving diplomatic engagement have consistently placed it at the crossroads of major global political developments. Since its inception, the country has played a recurring role in facilitating dialogue, bridging rival powers, and contributing to landmark international agreements across different eras of modern history. Situated at the intersection of South Asia, the
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Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has voiced strong opposition to a European Union decision to host representatives of the Taliban in Brussels, stating that he would not accept the invitation being extended in Belgium’s name, according to remarks reported by Reuters. A spokesperson for Belgium’s Foreign Ministry clarified that Minister Prévot “would never accept that
Residents of Bannu were alarmed by a series of loud explosions after mortar shells landed in separate areas near Government School Attaullah Noorar and along the Baka Khel and Hani Khel roads, according to local sources. The explosions generated panic among nearby residents, with the sound of the blasts being heard across surrounding localities. Authorities
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A deepening internal dispute within the Taliban has reportedly triggered efforts by the group’s leadership to replace one of its most influential commanders in northeastern Afghanistan, exposing growing tensions over authority, regional influence, and control of the country’s lucrative mineral resources. According to local sources, Taliban leaders are seeking to sideline Juma Khan Fateh, a
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Police personnel stationed at the Khati Check Post in Dera Ismail Khan are bravely repelling an attack launched by Khawarij elements, according to official police sources. The attack commenced when Khawarij targeted the Khati Check Post, leading to a fierce exchange of fire between the attackers and police personnel. Officers deployed at the post responded
For nearly five years, the defining story of Afghan women has been exclusion. Exclusion from classrooms. Exclusion from universities. Exclusion from many workplaces. Exclusion from public life. Now a new Taliban decree concerning marriage-related payments has opened another chapter in that story. Whether viewed as an economic measure, a social regulation, or a religious directive,
