Despite snowfall, air pollution continues to choke Kabul
Residents said that heavy winter smog continues to blanket the city even after several days of snow.
Afghanistan
Security, South Asia
Taliban dismiss Pakistan claims linking Islamabad mosque bombing to Afghanistan
Taliban said blaming Afghanistan for the attack amounted to an attempt to deflect attention from Pakistan’s own security failures
Immigration
Pakistan deports over 14,500 migrants in a week
Those deported entered Afghanistan through several border crossings, including Torkham, Spin Boldak, Bahramcha, Pul-e-Abresham and Islam Qala.
Security
Pakistan, Uzbekistan urge Taiban to dismantle terrorist groups
The two leaders said peace and stability in Afghanistan were critical for regional security and for the successful implementation of.
Media
Nazera Rashidi, journalist, released from Taliban custody
The Taliban police also said that Rashidi had been arrested with four other women.
Media
Journalist, family detained in Pakistan
The Afghanistan Media Support Organizations says that at least five Afghan journalists have been arrested in Pakistan over the past.
Politics
Political, civil society groups propose political transition roadmap for Afghanistan
The CCR synthesises around 20 separate political and civil society proposals, including several developed inside Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Power cuts hit Kabul and several provinces after fault on import line
DABS said the problem occurred on a 220-kilovolt imported electricity line between Naibabad and Pul-e-Khumri.
Human Rights
UN urged to intervene as criticism grows over Taliban penal code
Several residents said the expanding enforcement of the code has created an atmosphere of intimidation
Human Rights
Former top judge says Taliban penal code invites ridicule from Muslim world
Bahauddin Baha says the code grants Taliban authorities powers that, under Islamic jurisprudence, belong only to God