Taliban appoint sanctioned commander Mohammad Fazel as transport minister
Fazel is one of the Taliban’s most senior military figures and has long been part of the Taliban's leadership circle....
CSTO warns militant groups in Afghanistan threaten regional security
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu expressed concern about the security situation along Afghanistan’s border with Tajikistan....
Pakistan defense minister says possible Afghanistan strike could come before Ramadan
“My personal view is that it will be before Ramadan; there are about 10 to 12 days left until Ramadan,” Asif said....
Amnesty condemns Taliban move to revoke licences of media support groups
Amnesty said the move was aimed at silencing independent voices and dismantling institutions that defend press freedom....
Taliban penal code mandates obedience to leader, criminalises dissent
Articles 19 and 20 of the code stipulate that individuals who disobey or defy the leader’s directives face corporal punishment and jail terms....
Haqqani calls for security in Pakistan amid rising tensions
Haqqani made the remarks during a visit to Barmal district, Paktika province, where he described Afghanistan as a country of dialogue....
Taliban say more than 20,000 religious schools operate across Afghanistan
Mujahid added that the schools operate under the Ministry of Education and made the remarks during a speech at a religious school in Kandahar....
Taliban diplomat begins work at Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi
The statement said the two sides also discussed facilitating trade and easing India’s visa process for Afghan citizens....