Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi engages in crucial discussions with Taliban’s Amir Khan Muttaqi and Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, focusing on enhancing regional stability and resolving tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The talks emphasize the importance of dialogue, with Pakistan welcoming Iran’s mediation efforts.
Friday, 21 November , 2025
The Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims who tragically lost their lives in a recent traffic accident in Medina, offering prayers for the injured and support to the Government of India.
Friday, 21 November , 2025
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S., Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, highlights significant improvements in Pakistan-U.S. relations during the Trump era, emphasizing an independent identity for Islamabad beyond traditional perspectives. He calls for deeper engagement and collaboration, leveraging the capabilities of Pakistan’s diaspora and elite to enhance bilateral ties.
Wednesday, 19 November , 2025
The UN-Habitat Office reports on the challenges faced by returning Afghan refugees, emphasizing that many are starting anew with nothing. The organization calls for increased global support to provide shelter and essential services to over 2 million Afghans forcibly returned from neighboring countries.
Wednesday, 19 November , 2025
A report by the Alliance of Human Rights Activists reveals that the Taliban’s educational policies in Afghanistan targeting girls and students meet the criteria for cultural genocide, urging the international community to recognize these actions as a severe threat to the identity and future of the country’s youth.
Wednesday, 19 November , 2025
Germany and Switzerland are set to return illegal immigrants, especially Afghan nationals, to Turkey as part of a readmission agreement following a 3 billion euro deal. This marks a stringent shift in Europe’s approach to illegal immigration, with plans to repatriate approximately one million refugees to Turkey for transfer to their home countries.
Tuesday, 18 November , 2025
Pakistan has indefinitely closed its border crossings with Afghanistan, demanding action against terrorist groups, particularly the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). This move impacts regional trade, leaving thousands of trucks stranded, and highlights Islamabad’s hardline approach amid escalating tensions with the Taliban.
Tuesday, 18 November , 2025
The International Committee of the Red Cross has initiated a cash distribution program for 1,500 households impacted by the recent earthquake in Kunar province, aiming to meet basic needs and support livelihood recovery for affected families.
Monday, 17 November , 2025
The Taliban government’s National Statistics and Information Authority reports a significant rise in Afghanistan’s exports, totaling 274.9 million dollars in October, an increase of 45.1 million dollars from the previous month, while imports decline by 64.2 million dollars, reflecting ongoing trade challenges.
Monday, 17 November , 2025
The Taliban’s recent order to ban wedding and mourning ceremonies in Afghanistan has led to the controversial collection of funds from organizers, directed towards financing jihad schools and supporting foreign fighters. Governor Mawlawi Mohammad Yusuf Wafa’s enforcement of this decree has raised significant concerns regarding individual rights and the use of private assets for ideological purposes.
Monday, 17 November , 2025
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
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.
Monday, 17 November , 2025
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
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.
Sunday, 16 November , 2025
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.
Sunday, 16 November , 2025
In a shocking move, the Taliban’s Higher Education Ministry has issued degrees to 11,000 jihadist school students and unqualified individuals as part of its agenda to Talibanize and Pashtunize government institutions. This policy leads to the dismissal of over 50 university professors, further depriving girls of educational opportunities and raising concerns over the infiltration of extremist views in key governmental roles.
Sunday, 16 November , 2025
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.
Saturday, 15 November , 2025
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.
Saturday, 15 November , 2025
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.
Saturday, 15 November , 2025
Human Rights Watch applauds Australia’s proposed reforms that empower targeted sanctions against Taliban officials abusing human rights in Afghanistan, marking a significant move towards accountability for the repression of women, girls, and minority groups.
Saturday, 15 November , 2025