Hibatullah bans public criticism of Taliban officials, citing Islamic law
Akhundzada said criticism he deemed “baseless” or “detached from reality” was prohibited under his interpretation of Islamic teachings....
China, Pakistan urge action against ‘terrorist groups’ based in Afghanistan
“The two sides called for more visible and verifiable actions to dismantle and eliminate all terrorist organisations based in Afghanistan,” the statement sa...
Iran arrests 170 Afghan migrants amid security crackdown
The move has drawn criticism from human rights groups and migrant advocacy organisations, but deportations have continued....
Pakistan deports more than 2,000 migrants in a day
In the same period, 284 individuals returned from Iran through the Islam Qala and Silk Bridge crossings....
Hibatullah appoints 15 Taliban officials in latest reshuffle
The statement said Ahmad Shah Din Dost, commander of the Taliban’s Al-Badr army corps, was appointed governor of Sar-e-Pul province....
Pakistan security think tank says border closures cut ‘cross-border’ attacks
Despite the recent decline, the institute said 2025 was Pakistan’s deadliest year in a decade, with overall violence rising by nearly 34% compared with the pr...
Over 600 migrants return from Pakistan in a day
The commission said a further 83 individuals were deported from Iran over the same period, adding that most of the returns were forced....
Afghanistan: Salang Pass closed due to heavy snowfall
“The Salang highway has been closed because of snowfall, limited visibility and storms,” the ministry added....