The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released its 2026 World Press Freedom Index, highlighting a continued global decline in media freedom, with Afghanistan ranking 175th out of 180 countries, reflecting sustained restrictions since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021. According to RSF, Afghanistan’s position remains unchanged from the previous year but represents a […]
Residents in parts of Balochistan’s Baloch belt staged a public protest following a series of violent incidents that have affected both local Baloch and non-Baloch communities, according to local sources. During the protest, demonstrators expressed strong opposition to the activities attributed to the banned group commonly known as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Participants reportedly
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Afghanistan remains at a “critical juncture” requiring urgent and coordinated international action to address mounting humanitarian and economic challenges, Tariq Ali Bakhit, Special Envoy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), said during a high-level meeting in Istanbul. The remarks were delivered at the Afghanistan Coordination Group meeting held from April 28 to 30, which
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An ongoing operation in the Darpakhel area of Miranshah, North Waziristan, has resulted in the capture of three Khawarij alive and the neutralization of four others, according to local and security sources. The operation was initiated following the reported martyrdom of a local tribal elder, Malik Saifullah, also known as Saiful Dawar. In response, members
Under the leadership of District Police Officer Bannu, Yasser Afridi, Bannu Police have released their performance report covering the first 120 days of the year 2026, detailing significant achievements in counterterrorism operations, crime control, and overall law and order management in the district. According to the report, Bannu Police carried out sustained and intelligence-driven operations
Security forces successfully foiled an attempted infiltration by elements identified as Khawarij in the Tamora area of South Waziristan along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, officials confirmed. According to security sources, the group attempted to infiltrate Pakistani territory from across the border with the reported objective of establishing a symbolic presence in the area, including attempts to
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has confirmed that the Chargé d’Affaires of Pakistan in Kabul was summoned by the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a development Islamabad says is being used to divert attention from the issue of terrorist sanctuaries operating inside Afghanistan. In an official statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson said the summoning was acknowledged, but
The United Nations has confirmed that the Afghanistan Coordination Group met this week in Istanbul, where international partners reaffirmed continued support for the Afghan people amid ongoing humanitarian and protection challenges in the country. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, April 30, the UN stated that participating partners emphasized the need to
A local tribal elder from the Darpakhel tribe was martyred early this morning in Shehzad Kot, Darpakhel area of Miranshah, North Waziristan, in an attack attributed to Khawarij associated with Gul Bahadur Group, according to local sources. Preliminary reports indicate that the victim had refused to pay extortion money demanded by a Khawarij commander identified
Security forces have killed four terrorists linked to Fitna-al-Hindustan during a successful intelligence-based operation in the Shapuk area of Turbat, according to security sources. The operation was launched after receiving credible intelligence about the presence and movement of armed elements in the area. Acting swiftly, security forces carried out a targeted operation to neutralize the
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