648 Afghan migrant families deported or repatriated from Iran, Pakistan in one week
Iran expelled 446 families, while Pakistan deported 202 families—some forcibly and others voluntarily—during the period, the reports indicated.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Pentagon chief signals tougher stance on NATO, Afghanistan war accountability
“I think the single dumbest phrase in military history is ‘our diversity is our strength,’” Hegseth said during a speech.
Afghanistan
Taliban to begin paying one month of overdue public employee salaries Saturday, spokesman says
Taliban spokesman said the payments would be distributed in phases.
Afghanistan
UN says Pakistan has expelled more than 825,000 Afghan nationals
U.N. figures show that 18,300 Afghans left Pakistan for Afghanistan in January 2024.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly flog more than 40 people in less than three weeks
In addition, the Taliban PVPV ministry has arrested 18 people during the same period, sources said.
Afghanistan
RSF condemns Taliban’s closure of Radio Begum, calls for release of detained journalists
“The Taliban’s targeting of Radio Begum is yet another outrageous attack on press freedom,” RSF said.
Afghanistan
Taliban official in Kandahar accused of embezzling over $108,000
While Akhundzada has been released, the other officials remain in custody, the sources said.
Afghanistan
Significant portion of US aid ended up in Taliban’s hands, Sopko says
“We know it is going to continue because, unfortunately, we have nobody on the ground,” Sopko said.
Afghanistan
Shoe polishers in Kunduz struggle amid worsening economic hardships
“Our work has slowed down, and we make far less than we did before,” said one shoe polisher.
Afghanistan, South Asia
China, Pakistan agree to help Afghanistan reintegrate into global community, Official says
“The issue of TTP sanctuaries is a tangible and real problem for Pakistan in its dialogue and interaction with the.