Afghanistan Today – Page 2

In a press release by the Ministry of Defense of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, a picture of Mullah Yaqub Mujahid, the Acting Minister of Defense of Afghanistan, is shown wearing military uniform.

Pakistan Bombs Afghan Border Villages; Taliban Calls Attack ‘Irresponsible’

March 18, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Taliban Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes, Vows Retaliation After Civilian Deaths The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of violating Afghan airspace and killing civilians in airstrikes targeting villages in the Paktika and Khost provinces. The Taliban’s Ministry […]

UN special envoy Roza Otunbayeva met with local interlocutors in Mazar-i-Sharif during her two-day visit to Afghanistan's north. (UN photo: Tilak Pokharel/UNAMA)

UNAMA Mandate Renewed: U.S. and Taliban Express Support

March 16, 2024 Daud Sarwar Comments Off

Kabul – To facilitate continued aid efforts, the United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for an additional year. Both the United States and the […]

Although a large portion of Afghanistan's population lives in rural areas with limited vehicle travel, the country still experiences a disproportionately high rate of traffic-related deaths.

Afghanistan’s Traffic Accidents: 1,600+ Deaths in 10 Months

March 15, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Afghanistan has recorded approximately 3,000 traffic accidents this year, resulting in over 1,600 deaths. These figures come from the General Directorate of Traffic in Afghanistan, which operates within the country’s Ministry of Interior. The data […]

Taliban Calls on New Pakistani Government to Improve Treatment of Afghan Refugees

March 10, 2024 Daud Sarwar Comments Off

The Taliban government has urged the new Pakistani government to prioritize good relations between the two countries and to treat Afghan refugees in accordance with law and principles. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid made the statements […]

Taliban’s government acting foreign minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met with the ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions of the regional countries such as Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, India, Turkey, and Indonesia on January 24

Regional and International Conferences on Afghanistan: A Quest for Human Rights, Stability, and Recognition

January 26, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Next week, Kabul is set to host a meeting with representatives from Iran, Pakistan, China, and Russia to discuss Afghanistan. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Seyed Rasul Mousavi, shared on X, “Next […]

Despite the significance of the Torkham Gate for both nations, Afghan traders have reported multiple instances of closures by Pakistan, often attributing these actions to political motivations

Pakistan Afghanistan Border Reopening: Trade Gates Swing Open After 10-Day Hiatus

January 23, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Pakistan has resumed its trade routes with Afghanistan, marking the reopening of the Torkham, Ghulam Khan, and Angur Addah border crossings on January 23. Abdul Jabbar Hikmat, the commissioner appointed by Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban government […]

Revealing the Reasons Behind the Afghanistan Passport Crisis: Why Afghans Are Desperate for Passports

January 22, 2024 Daud Sarwar Comments Off

Passport distribution agencies in Afghanistan have witnessed enormous crowds recently, attracting attention from both Afghan and foreign media. The Taliban government’s passport department has announced that individuals seeking passports can now apply offline and in […]

Fazl-ur-Rehman’s Rare Meeting with Taliban’s Supreme Leader Amid Afghanistan-Pakistan Tension

January 10, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

In a notable development, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, held an exclusive meeting with Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Taliban government, in Kandahar. This encounter is particularly significant due to […]

The Taliban's decree from May 2022, which advises women against unnecessary outings, states that if they must leave their homes, they should be accompanied by a Mahram—a male family member as per Islamic tradition.

Taliban Enforces Strict Hijab Rules: Dozens of Women Detained in Kabul

January 5, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

In a recent crackdown by the Taliban’s Vice and Virtue Ministry, dozens of women in Kabul have been detained for what is being described as ‘bad hijab.’ According to reports from residents across the city […]

Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani described his meeting with Mullah Shirin Akhund as productive.

Taliban Delegation Meets Pakistani Officials in Islamabad Amid Tensions

January 3, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

A high-level Taliban delegation is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials. This delegation is led by Mullah Mohammad Shirin Akhund, Deputy Director of Strategic Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense and acting governor of […]