Three journalists detained by Taliban in last two days, sources say
Sources said the journalists have been transferred to an undisclosed location,...
Taliban leader blocks Muttaqi’s visit to Pakistan amid rising tensions: Sources
aliban officials at the foreign ministry confirmed that no preparations are currently underway for the visit, despite the diplomatic overture from Islamabad....
Switzerland denies reports of ethnic-based deportation plan for Pashtuns, embassy says
The Swiss response added that it regretted any confusion or distress caused to Afghan nationals....
Sources say women and former officials most at risk in Taliban’s civil service cuts
Multiple sources said the cuts appear to be selective and politically motivated....
Sources: Hibatullah pushes to downsize Taliban forces amid internal tensions
The latest move follows earlier reports by Amu that a sweeping downsizing plan affecting government ministries is already underway....
Lack of cold storage facilities forces farmers in Herat to sell produce at low prices
Farmers believe that standard cold storage units would also allow them to access regional export markets....
Exclusive: Taliban leader orders 20 percent cut in public sector workforce, sources say
The cuts, which come amid worsening economic pressures and dwindling international aid, also include salary reductions for many civil servants and Taliban force...
Taliban leader’s close aide missing from Interior Ministry leadership meeting
KABUL, Afghanistan — In recently released photographs from a leadership meeting at the Taliban-run Ministry of Interior, chaired by Sirajuddin Haqqani, the ab...