Two civilians killed in Pakistani shelling in Khost, Taliban say
The reported shelling comes as cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Taliban entered its 19th day.
Security
Security
Taliban claim strike on Pakistani special forces site after airstrikes in Kandahar
The ministry said the “military camp” is belonged to Pakistani special forces in Wana, the center of South Waziristan.
Security
Pakistani airstrikes target Taliban special forces site in Kandahar, sources say
Taliban spokesperson disputed the account, saying Pakistani forces struck a section of a drug rehabilitation hospital in the province.
Human Rights
Taliban flog 21 people in Kabul in one day
The statement said the punishments were carried out after the sentences were approved by the Taliban Supreme Court.
Security
Pakistan airstrike damage in Kandahar estimated at $600,000
Sources meanwhile said the depot was completely destroyed in the attack and that two civilians were wounded.
Politics, Security
India, Pakistan trade accusations amid Taliban clashes
India condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes inside Afghanistan, accusing Islamabad of violating Afghanistan’s sovereignty.
Politics
China urges restraint as Taliban-Pakistan clashes continue
Wang said Afghanistan and Pakistan are “inseparable brothers and neighbors who cannot move away from each other.”
Security
Taliban claim 11 Pakistani soldiers killed as border clashes enter 17th day
The fighting began on Feb. 26, with both sides accusing each other of initiating hostilities along the border.
Immigration, Media
Media groups urge Pakistan to halt deportations of Afghan journalists
The letter said the total number of Afghan journalists deported from Pakistan since January has reached nine.
Politics
UN Security Council to renew Afghanistan mission for only 3 months after US push
US has called for a three-month “technical rollover,” arguing that the council should first conduct a broader review of the.