IOM says returning Afghan migrants face hardship during Ramadan
Families back from neighboring countries are observing the holy month amid food shortages, fragile shelter and limited income, the agency.
Immigration
Politics
Asif says Pakistan is paying price for past role in Afghanistan
Khawaja Asif said turmoil in Afghanistan reflects decisions made in the 1980s and after Sept. 11, as tensions with the.
Afghanistan, Art & Culture
Taliban burn hundreds of musical instruments in two provinces
Taliban said that about 600 instruments were destroyed in Parwan and Laghman as part of an ongoing ban on music.
Women
Marzieh Hamidi wins women’s rights award in Geneva
Hamidi was honored with the 2026 Geneva Summit International Women’s Rights Award, and Iranian activist Masih Alinejad received the summit’s.
Women
Youth envoy launches global campaign for women in Afghanistan
Aziza Akrami said the initiative, begun in November, has drawn 500,000 supporters and aims to mobilize men alongside women against.
Security
Unidentified drones seen over Panjshir, residents say
Witnesses say low-flying drones were seen over several districts, while Taliban provincial governor’s spokesman denies the reports.
Politics
Pakistan minister says trade with Afghanistan hinges on security guarantees
Jam Kamal Khan said dialogue with the Taliban are contingent on eliminating militant threats from Afghanistan’s soil.
Health, Women
Taliban minister says male doctors are ‘mahram’ to female patients
The remarks come as the Taliban continue to bar women from medical education, raising concerns about the future of Afghanistan’s.
Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia, Taliban announce Wednesday as first day of Ramadan
Both declared Wednesday, Feb. 18, as the first day of Ramadan after the crescent moon was sighted.
Politics
Taliban release three Pakistani soldiers at Saudi Arabia’s request
The detainees were captured during border clashes last October, the Taliban said, as tensions between Taliban and Islamabad persist.