Concerns rise over Iran-Pakistan tensions and impact on Afghanistan
Amid escalating tensions and conflict between Pakistan and Iran, worries are mounting about the potential effects on Afghanistan....
Taliban leader claims women’s rights in Afghanistan have been secured
The clip was released by the Taliban, reportedly from Akhundzada's address to a religious scholars gathering in Kandahar....
Pakistani cleric Rehman indicates Taliban’s willingness to engage with Islamabad on some issues
Rehman, the leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, emphasized that a key objective of his visit was to promote a reduction in hostilities by the Tehri...
Fazlur Rehman talks TTP issues with senior Taliban officials in Kabul
Rehman, often referred to as the Taliban's "spiritual father," also met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's acting foreign minister, and Abdul Kabir and Hassa...
Taliban arrests dozens of women in Kabul for ‘improper hijab,’ says women’s group
The organization stated the detained women were taken to an undisclosed location, and their families have not been informed of their whereabouts....
Profile: Mullah Shirin, key figure in Taliban leadership
From the Zherai district in southern Kandahar, Mullah Shirin was appointed as Kandahar's governor in May 2023, a critical position given Kandahar's status as a ...
2023: Taliban’s domestic, foreign policy and UN’s engagement
In 2023, the Taliban insisted on normalization and recognition, ignoring demands for an inclusive government and lifting restrictions on women....
UNSC approves special envoy appointment for Afghanistan
The Council also welcomed a meeting of Special Envoys to discuss the assessment's recommendations and requested a 60-day update from the Secretary-General....