Young man shot dead in northern Afghanistan
He added that the attackers had not yet been identified and the motive for the killing remained unclear....
Pakistan police detain four Afghan nationals in Islamabad security sweep
The operation was carried out in several areas of the capital, including Sangjani, and resulted in the detention of 41 suspects....
Taliban deny delay in paying government salaries, say disbursements due next week
Three employees from various public institutions said that ministries had already submitted payroll and financial reports to the finance ministry....
Iran detains 43 undocumented migrants in Mazandaran province
Officials urged Iranian citizens not to employ undocumented Afghan migrants, warning that violators would face legal action....
Assistant to Taliban intelligence chief killed at home in Kabul: Sources
Taliban have not commented publicly on the incident or disclosed the cause of the explosion....
Personnel resign en masse in Taliban police command in Nuristan: Sources
The sources said the resignations were directed at the leadership of Mohammad Muzammil, the Taliban’s police chief in Nuristan....
Taliban detain eight barbers in Parwan over beard grooming: Sources
The sources said the barbers’ shops were also sealed and that the men were told they would be held for up to one month....
Lakanwal’s case moved to state court
The transfer of Lakanwal’s case and the filing of new federal charges could open the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty....