Taliban say they have ‘firmly’ told TTP not to use Afghanistan’s territory against Pakistan
Mujahid questioned Pakistan’s claims that TTP fighters were crossing from Afghanistan into Pakistan, pointing to the tightly controlled border.
Politics
Human Rights
Afghanistan on agenda as UN Human Rights Council opens session
Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, is expected to present a report on Feb. 25.
Politics
Zardari says airstrikes on Afghanistan were Pakistan’s ‘right’
“Those responsible for bloodshed inside Pakistan will not remain beyond reach,” he said.
Politics
Afghanistan files complaint with UNSC over Pakistani airstrikes
Afghanistan's mission to the UN called for an immediate halt to such actions, and an impartial investigation into the incident.
Politics
Taliban summon Pakistani ambassador over airstrikes
The ministry said protecting Afghanistan’s sovereignty was its “religious duty,” and accused Pakistan’s military of targeting civilians.
Afghanistan
9 killed, 35 injured in bus crash on western Afghanistan highway
A photo of the bus that crashed on Badghis-Herat highway in western Afghanistan.
Security
Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan draw broad political condemnation
Pakistani fighter jets struck parts of Paktika and Nangarhar Provinces late Saturday night during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Security
Taliban defense ministry vows ‘calculated response’ to Pakistani airstrikes
The ministry did not provide a precise casualty figure but said “dozens,” including women and children, had been killed.
Security
Victims of Pakistani airstrike buried as others remain under rubble
Taliban officials have said at least 17 civilians were killed in the attack, including 11 children.
Security
Taliban say 17 civilians, including 11 children, killed in Pakistani airstrikes
he strikes, which occurred around midnight, targeted areas in Nangarhar province, including the district of Behsud.