A new report by the Small Arms Survey (SAS) has highlighted the persistence of illicit arms trafficking in Afghanistan, three years after the Taliban’s return to power. Despite efforts to consolidate control over weapon stockpiles and limit civilian access, informal arms markets remain active, raising concerns about regional stability and cross-border militancy. Based on two […]
Authorities have disclosed extensive poppy cultivation in the border regions of Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan), district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and nearby areas of Balochistan, raising solemn regret over its connection to terrorism and organised crime in Pakistan. According to credible sources, poppy fields spanning hundreds of kanals have been identified in areas such as
Tehran has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to take a clear stance on threats against its civilian nuclear facilities, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting potential military action against Iran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, in a conversation with IAEA Secretary General Rafael Grossi on Tuesday, emphasized that Iran would take
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The families of two British citizens detained by the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan have publicly appealed to US President Donald Trump to intervene and help secure their release, stating that they have been held without charge for the past eight weeks despite repeated assurances of their freedom. In a video message released on Wednesday, the
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The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities in Russia, including Afghan nationals Hushang Ghairat and his brother Sohrab Ghairat, for allegedly assisting Yemen’s Houthi rebels through a financial and logistical network tied to Iran. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Treasury accused the Ghairat brothers of
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A retired Pakistani army general, Inam-ul-Haq, has exposed significant divisions within the Taliban, highlighting a rift between the Haqqani Network and the Kandahar faction. In an article for the Express Tribune, Haq discussed how disagreements over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), girls’ education, Pakistan relations, and governance are intensifying the divide within the insurgent group. According
The Purple Saturdays Movement has raised alarm over the worsening plight of Afghan women and girls, condemning the Taliban’s continued violations of their rights and freedoms. In a statement issued on April 2, the Afghan women-led protest group called for international solidarity, emphasising the urgent need for global action. “Millions of girls are denied education,
Iran and the Taliban have agreed to establish consulates in Farah and Birjand to enhance trade and economic cooperation, according to Mohammad Reza Hashemi, Governor of South Khorasan, as reported by IRNA. Hashemi stated that these consulates would facilitate increased collaboration in multiple sectors. He noted that under directives from Iran’s President and Interior Ministry,
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Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on national security measures for Eid and the ongoing repatriation of Afghan refugees, as the government moves forward with its deportation plan. The meeting was focused on enforcing measures following the deadline of the deadline for Afghan refugees to leave Pakistan. Officials reiterated
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