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Taliban and Iran Engage in Talks to Facilitate Voluntary Repatriation of Afghan Refugees

Abdul Kabir, the Taliban’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, engaged in discussions with Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Iran’s South Asia Director General, on Saturday to address the issue of Afghan refugees residing in Iran. The meeting, which was focused on repatriation and bilateral ties, marked a significant step towards negotiating the return of Afghan nationals to […]

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U.S. Official Eric Meyer to Lead Delegation to Pakistan for Investment and Security Talks

U.S. Senior Bureau Official Eric Meyer to Lead Delegation to Pakistan for Strategic Discussions on Minerals Investment and Counterterrorism Cooperation Eric Meyer, Senior Bureau Official (SBO) for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, will lead an interagency U.S. delegation to Islamabad from April 8-10, 2025, to advance U.S. interests in the critical minerals

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Reports of Bagram Airbase Being Handed Over to the U.S. Proven False

Recent reports circulating on social media, claiming that the Afghan Taliban government has handed over Bagram Airbase to the United States, have been widely disseminated by both national and international media outlets. However, the Taliban has categorically rejected these claims, labeling them as “false propaganda.” In response to these rumors, Afghan Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah

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US Rules Out Reopening Kabul Embassy, Denies Recognition of Taliban Government

The United States has firmly ruled out any plans to reopen its embassy in Kabul or recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate government, according to official statements issued  by the White House National Security Council (NSC) and the State Department. “There are no discussions underway about the status of the US Embassy in Kabul,” said

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Anonymous Social Media Accounts Share Dubious BLA Statement Before BNP Protest

An unverified statement attributed to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) surfaced on social media late Saturday night through accounts allegedly linked to anonymous digital operatives, raising concerns about potential attempts to influence public perception ahead of the Balochistan National Party’s (BNP) planned long march on April 6. The statement, which appeared on X (formerly Twitter)

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CTD Foils Major Terror Plot in Quetta’s Saryab Area

CTD Foils Major Terror Plot in Quetta’s Saryab Area Explosives, grenades and automatic weapons seized; two suspects arrested The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) thwarted a major terror plot in Quetta’s sensitive Saryab area by conducting a timely intelligence-based operation, officials said on Saturday. According to CTD officials, a significant quantity of explosive material, automatic weapons, and

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Pakistan, Afghan Families, Torkham Crossing

Pakistan Deports 700 Afghan Families at Torkham Crossing

Local officials in Nangarhar province say that Pakistan has deported nearly 700 Afghan families through the Torkham crossing over the past four days. According to them, more than 250 families were forcibly returned to Afghanistan just today via this crossing. Nangarhar authorities also added that they are fully prepared to provide services to the deported migrants. Azizullah

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Afghan Women, Herat, Herat Women, Safe places, Safe Public Space

Against the Odds: Herat Women Reclaim Their Voice Through Safe Public Spaces

Sharifa’s, just like other afghan women’s, world had always seemed confined. As a 34-year-old mother of two, living in an informal settlement in Herat, western Afghanistan, she yearned for more—a place where she could connect, learn, and feel part of a community. However, in her area, women had limited opportunities to gather. “Families do not

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Amina, Kabul, Education, Taliban

Amina’s Dream of Becoming a Heart Surgeon Shattered by Taliban’s Education Ban

Kabul, Afghanistan – Amina, a 15-year-old girl from Kabul, once dreamed of becoming a heart surgeon. Her ambition was sparked when, as a child, she went through a heart surgery performed by the woman who saved her life. Inspired by this moment, Amina was determined to pursue education. But after the Taliban’s return to power

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Taliban, Afghan Public, Billions, Suicide Bombers

Suicide Bombers’ Families Receive Billions While Afghan Public Faces Hunger and Disease Crisis

Kabul, Afghanistan – In a move that has sparked outrage across the country, the Taliban government is allocating billions of Afghani in financial support to the families of suicide bombers, despite widespread suffering among the general population. Each year, the Taliban distributes around 12 billion Afghani (more than 168 million USD) to the families of

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