In Kabul, retired civil servants wait in poverty as pensions remain frozen
“We served our country — now we are forgotten,” one former official says as retirees plead for payments stalled since the Taliban takeover....
Afghanistan: Art becomes a haven for girls amid education ban
These girls say they aim to use their art to amplify the voices of a silenced generation....
Afghan student in Tehran accuses Taliban-run embassy staff of assault
"I was physically assaulted by employees of the embassy, and I sustained injuries,” the student said...
Sources: Haqqani warned Hibatullah of possible Taliban leadership split
The meeting, sources said, was the culmination of months of simmering discontent among certain factions within the Taliban....
Afghan migrants say Pakistani police seized their belongings during deportations
Several returnees recounted that, despite holding legal documents such as visas or residency cards, they were detained and expelled....
In Uruzgan, Eid cheer is dimmed by deepening poverty
Despite the outward signs of celebration many families say they cannot afford even the most basic Eid necessities....
For Afghan families expelled from Pakistan, Eid arrives with little to celebrate
Once a time of celebration and joy for Afghan families, especially children, this year’s Eid is marked by deprivation....
Hibatullah warns Taliban rule could collapse if disobeyed, raises specter of civil war
“Support your imam. This is a religious duty,” Hibatullah said....