Afghan journalist detained by police in Pakistan
The reason for his detention was not immediately clear. Pakistani police have not commented on the arrest.
Immigration, Media
Politics
Taliban send diplomat to India as ties with Pakistan sour
Noor arrived in India this week and is expected to begin work as chargé d’affaires at Afghanistan’s embassy.
Immigration
Pakistan, Iran deport more than 3,300 migrants in one day
The largest number of returnees entered through the Torkham crossing with Pakistan.
Women
Spain honours Afghan women’s struggle with plaque at foreign ministry
The plaque, marking a room named “Women and Girls of Afghanistan,” was unveiled by Spanish Prime Minister.
Afghanistan
EU to hold special meeting on Afghanistan water crisis
The meeting will be held online in cooperation with the ACCEPT research programme, the EU’s delegation to Afghanistan said in.
Security
Clashes over gold mining in Takhar subside but grievances remain, residents say
Residents said they protested over lack of basic services or employment opportunities linked to the gold mine.
Immigration
Pakistan, Iran deport nearly 3,300 individuals in one day
The commission said the returns were involuntary, though it did not provide further details on the circumstances.
Immigration
92 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani jails
The ministry said the Afghan nationals were freed from various Pakistani jails and had crossed back into Afghanistan.
Politics
Hibatullah reassigns two Taliban ministers to new posts
Abdul Latif Mansour, who has served as Taliban minister for energy and water since September 2021, was appointed as minister.
Human Rights
Taliban flog 37 people in under a week
Figures show the punishments represent a more than 68% increase compared with the first six days of the previous month.