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Double Standards in Taliban’s Environmental Policies: Arab Hunters Granted Hunting Permits in Afghanistan
Recent reports reveal that the Taliban have issued hunting permits to a group of Arab hunters in Kandahar and Zabul, allowing them to hunt birds while banning ordinary Afghans from such activities. Despite the prohibition on bird hunting, these foreign hunters are permitted to exploit local wildlife, raising concerns about environmental consequences and highlighting contradictions in the Taliban’s policies.
Monday, 17 November , 2025 -
UN Reports Surge in Afghan Migrant Detentions in Pakistan: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
In a shocking revelation, the UNHCR reported that over 100,000 Afghan migrants have been detained and expelled from Pakistan in 2025, a staggering tenfold increase from the previous year. Alarmingly, 24% of those detained held refugee registration cards, signaling a critical shift in Pakistan’s approach to migrant policies amid rising national identity concerns.
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Pakistan’s Defense Minister Demands Taliban Commitment to Regional Stability
In a decisive plea for regional stability, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaaja Muhammad Asif insists that the Taliban must provide a written commitment ensuring Afghan territory will not be used against Pakistan. This demand, supported by key regional allies, comes amid rising border tensions and terrorist threats linked to Afghanistan, reflecting Pakistan’s urgent call for unified efforts in combating terrorism.
Sunday, 16 November , 2025 -
Afghan Opposition to Pakistan’s Aggressions: Distancing from Taliban Exploitation
Rahmatullah Nabil, former head of Afghanistan’s National Security Directorate, clarifies that the Afghan people’s resistance to Pakistan’s aggressions is not an endorsement of the Taliban. As tensions rise between the Taliban and Islamabad, Nabil warns against the group’s attempts to manipulate public sentiment for their gain, emphasizing the importance of national unity and sovereignty.
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Pakistan’s Interior Minister Accuses Afghanistan of Terrorism Amid Rising Tensions
In a heated statement, Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, has accused Afghanistan of orchestrating recent terrorist attacks inside Pakistan, including a devastating suicide bombing and a deadly strike on the Wana Military Academy. Highlighting the involvement of cross-border militants, Naqvi’s remarks come amidst deteriorating relations between the two nations, signaling a deepening security crisis.
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Taliban Accuses US of Airspace Violations Amid Regional Tensions
The Taliban government has condemned the United States for allegedly entering Afghanistan’s airspace with drones without permission, calling it a violation of national sovereignty. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid emphasized that these incursions must cease immediately while addressing security concerns over the presence of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) within Afghan borders.
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Devastating Impact: Women’s Hospital Visits Drop 28% in Herat Following Taliban Burqa Mandate
Doctors Without Borders reports a troubling 28% decrease in female patients at their Herat hospitals, highlighting the detrimental effects of the Taliban’s compulsory burqa order on women’s access to essential healthcare services.
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Increased Crackdown on Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Following Terror Attacks
In the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan and accusations against Afghan residents, Punjab police have announced a 10,000 rupee reward for information on undocumented Afghan migrants. This escalation in measures comes amidst heightened fears within the Afghan community and warnings to homeowners in Islamabad to evict undocumented individuals. Authorities continue investigations into the deadly assault that has claimed multiple lives.
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Chinese Red Cross Provides $100,000 Aid to Earthquake Victims in Afghanistan
In a significant act of humanitarian support, the Chinese Red Cross has donated $100,000 to aid victims of the recent 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Balkh and Samangan provinces, as confirmed by the Afghan Red Crescent Society. This contribution highlights ongoing international cooperation to assist those affected by the disaster, which resulted in numerous casualties and widespread destruction.
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UNICEF Reveals Afghanistan’s Struggle Against Climate Change: 80% of Population Faces Contaminated Water Crisis
UNICEF’s recent report highlights Afghanistan as one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change, with an alarming 80% of its population reliant on contaminated water. The report underscores urgent public health threats and the need for immediate humanitarian interventions, especially for children.
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Taliban Executes Public Flogging Sentences in Afghanistan Amid Human Rights Outcry
The Taliban’s Supreme Court has publicly flogged 15 individuals, including one woman, in Nangarhar and Ghor provinces, raising alarms from international human rights organizations that condemn such actions as violations of human dignity and international law.
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Tajikistan and Taliban’s Kunduz Meeting: A New Era of Cooperation?
A high-level Tajik delegation, led by the Deputy Governor of Khatlon, met with the Taliban’s Deputy Governor in Kunduz to discuss enhanced trade and security cooperation, marking a potential shift in relations amidst years of tension.
Saturday, 15 November , 2025 -
Taliban Negotiation Team Reveals Pakistan’s Call for Fatwa Amid Ongoing Talks
During the recent Istanbul talks, a Taliban official disclosed that Pakistan requested a fatwa declaring its conflict with the Afghan government unlawful. This revelation highlights the sensitive dynamics between the two nations as both sides grapple with security concerns and the complexities of ongoing negotiations.
Thursday, 13 November , 2025 -
Taliban Demands Guarantees from Pakistan to Reopen Trade Routes Amid Tensions
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s economic deputy, stated that trade routes with Pakistan will only reopen upon receiving a written guarantee from Islamabad. This demand follows a month-long blockage of routes amid rising tensions, prompting the Taliban to call for alternative trade methods and suspend drug imports from Pakistan.
Wednesday, 12 November , 2025 -
UK Allocates £7 Billion for Afghan Associates Amid Controversial Taliban Ties
The UK’s decision to allocate £7 billion for the transfer of Afghan security personnel, whose identities were leaked, raises concerns over two decades of military investment and potential covert collaboration with the Taliban.
Wednesday, 12 November , 2025 -
Humanitarian Crisis Escalates as Over 200,000 Afghan Migrants Forced to Return Home
In a significant humanitarian setback, the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees reveals that over 200,000 Afghan migrants, including prisoners, have been forcibly returned from neighboring countries in just three weeks, exacerbating the country’s already dire emergency situation. The ongoing crisis demands urgent global assistance as Afghanistan faces unprecedented challenges this winter.
Wednesday, 12 November , 2025 -
Taliban-Pakistan Peace Talks in Istanbul End in Failure Amidst Unrealistic Demands
The third round of peace talks between the Taliban government and Pakistan in Istanbul concluded without agreement, as the Taliban criticized the Pakistani delegation’s demands as unrealistic. The Taliban’s deputy foreign minister indicated that internal issues within the Pakistan Army are hindering diplomatic resolutions.
Tuesday, 11 November , 2025 -
Afghanistan’s Opium Production Declines Significantly Amid Rising Synthetic Drug Threat
Suhail Shaheen, head of the Taliban’s Qatar office, reports a historic reduction in Afghanistan’s opium production, dropping to 296 tons in 2024, and urges neighboring countries to cooperate in combating the trafficking of chemicals for synthetic drug manufacturing. This shift follows the UN’s warning about an escalating threat from synthetic drugs, as Afghanistan aims for alternative income sources for farmers.
Tuesday, 11 November , 2025 -
Contradictory Taliban Policies: Restrictions on Women’s Access to Healthcare Remain Despite Announced Lifting
Even after the Taliban’s Ministry of Promotion of Virtue declared that the ban on women entering hospitals without a burqa was lifted, local reports confirm that severe restrictions continue in Herat, raising alarms about women’s healthcare access. A female doctor shares her experience of having to wear a burqa to work amid ongoing enforcement of these contradictory policies.
Tuesday, 11 November , 2025 -
Hamid Karzai Urges Reopening of Schools for Girls on World Science Day
On World Science Day for Peace and Development, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai highlighted the critical need for universal education in Afghanistan, particularly for girls, urging the reopening of schools and universities. He warned of severe societal consequences as over 2.2 million girls face deprivation of education due to the Taliban’s ban.
Tuesday, 11 November , 2025
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