Pakistan vows to continue attacks against Taliban until ‘goals achieved’
Defense minister says strikes inside Afghanistan will persist until Islamabad achieves its security goals....
Torkham crossing closes again after brief reopening for migrants
Pakistan shut the key border crossing a day after allowing limited migrant returns, citing a reported security incident....
Taliban appoint diplomat in Berlin without Germany’s approval: Report
According to the report, the newly appointed diplomat previously served in a lower-ranking consular role at the embassy....
Taliban flog nearly 1,200 people in past year
The figures, based on statements from the Taliban’s Supreme Court, show a continued use of corporal punishment across much of the country....
Over 9,800 security incidents recorded in Afghanistan in past solar year
Overall, hundreds of civilians were killed in security-related violence during the year, particularly in border clashes and airstrikes....
Taliban say border clashes with Pakistan were defensive
Fighting erupted in Nangarhar days after Pakistani air raids that UN says killed 13 people....
On Mother Language Day, UN warns of growing threats to linguistic diversity
The day was proclaimed by UNESCO in 1999 following a proposal by Bangladesh and has been observed worldwide since 2000....
Pakistan says ‘all options’ remain on table against Taliban
Baloch said the Taliban have failed to meet what Pakistan describes as their international obligations....