Ex-MP Mohsin Dawar says Pakistan strikes avoid Taliban members
Mohsin Dawar said Pakistan’s military operations inside Afghanistan have not targeted Taliban leaders despite escalating tensions with Taliban.
Politics, South Asia
Security
Pakistan army chief warns of expanded operations against ‘militants in Afghanistan’
Asim Munir said Islamabad would intensify “Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq” as tensions with the Taliban deepen along the border.
Security
Tribal elder killed by gunmen in eastern Afghanistan, sources say
Local sources in Nangarhar said unidentified assailants on motorcycles fatally shot a community elder in Surkh Rod district.
Security
Explosions from unexploded ordnance kill 2 in Afghanistan
Separate incidents in Nangarhar and Parwan highlight the continuing dangers posed by decades of war and declining demining capacity.
Human Rights, Women
European Parliament takes up petition on ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
The document states that the petition has been referred to the Committee on Petitions for consideration.
Human Rights
Education activist Matiullah Wesa wins France’s 2026 Liberty Prize
The founder of a grassroots education initiative was recognized for advocating access to schooling, particularly for girls in Afghanistan.
Immigration
Poland detains Afghan migrants in border operations with Lithuania
Border guards said eight Afghans were among 37 migrants stopped over the weekend while attempting to enter the country without.
Security
Local elders broker fragile ceasefire between Taliban, Pakistan in Kunar
Residents in Kunar say tribal mediators, not Taliban officials, negotiated a pause in fighting with Pakistani forces.
Security
Taliban say three civilians killed in new Pakistan shelling in Kunar
Taliban deputy spokesman says shelling in Kunar killed three civilians and damaged homes.
Politics
Afghanistan’s passport remains world’s weakest, Henley Index shows
Citizens can travel visa-free or with visa on arrival to just 23 destinations, reflecting persistent political isolation and instability.