Taliban minister equates criticism of their leader with blasphemy
Nadim spoke in defense of a decree issued by Akhundzada banning what the Taliban consider "un-Islamic customs."
Taliban Internal Rift
Security
Taliban deny responsibility for cross-border militancy
The Pakistani PM has urged the Taliban to act decisively against militant groups.
Security
Clashes reported between Taliban and unidentified gunmen in Kunduz
The fighting began around 8:30 p.m. in the Dobandi village of Chahardara district and was still ongoing as of early.
Human Rights
Afghan man executed in Saudi Arabia for heroin smuggling
Following an investigation, Suleimani was charged with drug trafficking, convicted by the Supreme Court, and sentenced to death.
Human Rights
Taliban flog four people in Ghazni, Ghor as public punishments continue
According to statements issued by the Taliban’s Supreme Court, the individuals received between 15 and 20 lashes and were also.
Immigration
Taliban urge Pakistan to change its treatment of Afghan migrants
Pakistan has deported over 33,000 migrants through Torkham crossing over the past two weeks.
Amu Region, Politics
Exclusive: Fearing IMU, Uzbekistan turns to Taliban
“Despite losing much of its top leadership, the group persists in a fragmented form," Nabil said.
Immigration
Pakistan deports more than 33,000 Afghans through Torkham in two weeks
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — More than 33,000 Afghan migrants have been deported from Pakistan through the Torkham border crossing in the.
Immigration
Pakistan releases 91 Afghan nationals from its prisons
Figures show that 715 Afghan nationals have been released from Pakistani prisons over the past week.
Security
Sources: One killed in explosion near mosque in Balkh
The mosque is affiliated with the Hazara Shiite community and is situated in a predominantly Hazara neighborhood.