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Three prominent Taliban leaders, including Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, Mullah Yaqoob Mujahid, and Sirajuddin Haqqani, depicted against a light background.
Afghanistan’s Politics

Taliban Leaders Dismiss Reports of Internal Divisions Amid Speculation

3 months ago Patsun Bahram Kheil

Senior Taliban officials have publicly denied reports of internal divisions within the group’s leadership, following growing speculation over the recent absence of key figures from public view. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s deputy prime …More

a map of a Afghanistan with a location pin in Kuduz.
Afghanistan Now

Suicide Bombing Near Kabul Bank in Kunduz Kills at Least Five

3 months ago Rahmat Ziarmal

A suicide bombing outside a Kabul Bank branch in the northeastern city of Kunduz has left at least five people dead and seven others wounded, according to local police. The attack, which occurred at approximately …More

Zabihullah Mujahid, dressed in traditional Afghan attire, speaking during an interview with a decorative background featuring cultural elements.
Afghan Media Watch

Rifts Deepen Within Taliban Leadership Amid Internal Struggles

3 months ago Patsun Bahram Kheil

Reports of internal discord within the Taliban leadership are growing as high-ranking officials express discontent over key policy decisions, particularly the ban on girls’ education. While Taliban spokespersons continue to deny these claims, mounting evidence …More

A group of Afghan women and children sit inside a truck with metal bars at the Torkham border crossing, returning from Pakistan to Afghanistan on October 31, 2023. Some women cover their faces with scarves, while others wear traditional clothing, reflecting the uncertainty of their journey.
Afghanistan Now

Pakistan Urges Western Nations to Resettle Afghan Refugees by March Deadline

3 months ago Dawood Imtiaz

Pakistan has called on the United States and other Western nations to expedite the resettlement of Afghan refugees who have already been accepted or are awaiting approval. Officials have warned that if these individuals are …More

A United Nations flag waves in front of the UNAMA Administration building in Kabul, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky.
Afghanistan Now

UNAMA Contractor Wounded in Shooting at Kabul Office

3 months ago Yaraan Team

KABUL – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported that a Taliban member opened fire at one of its offices in Kabul, injuring an international security contractor. UNAMA’s press office confirmed to …More

A group of Afghan children and women inside a truck with metal fencing at the Torkham border crossing on October 31, 2023. A young girl in a colorful headscarf gazes outside, while others, including small children, look through the bars of the truck. The uncertainty and hardship of their forced return are visible in their expressions.
Afghanistan Now

Pakistan Orders Afghan Refugees to Leave; UN Expresses Concern

4 months ago Dawood Imtiaz

Pakistan has ordered Afghan refugees holding Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) documentation to leave Lahore and Rawalpindi and return to Afghanistan, according to a directive from the Pakistani government. The directive, shared via WhatsApp by the …More

A woman wearing a brown burqa sits on a hospital bed holding a malnourished infant, with hospital items on a nearby table.
Economic Pulse

U.S. Aid Suspension Sparks Economic Crisis in Afghanistan: Currency Decline and Rising Food Prices

4 months ago Patsun Bahram Kheil

The U.S. government’s suspension of all foreign aid, following an executive order by President Donald Trump, has triggered a significant economic impact in Afghanistan, worsening the country’s already fragile humanitarian situation. The Afghan currency (AFN) …More

Afghanistan Now

Taliban Claim Heavy Spending on Counter-Narcotics, Criticize Lack of International Aid

4 months ago Patsun Bahram Kheil

As the season for poppy and other crop cultivation begins in parts of Afghanistan, the Taliban-led government reiterates its enforcement of the ban on poppy cultivation under the decree of the group’s supreme leader. Officials …More

Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan's Special Envoy to Afghanistan, seated on the left, meets Nooruddin Azizi, Afghanistan’s Commerce Minister, on the right. They sit in a formal setting, with flags and a table between them, discussing trade and economic cooperation.
Economic Pulse

Pakistan Eases Afghan Trade Restrictions via Gwadar Port: A Boost or a Limited Move?

4 months ago Dawood Imtiaz

Pakistan’s special envoy to Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, has announced a significant policy change to facilitate Afghan trade. The government has decided to replace bank guarantees with insurance for Afghan goods transiting through the Gwadar …More

A snowy street in a Kabul neighborhood with apartment buildings on one side, pine trees covered in snow, and footprints and tire tracks visible on the snow-covered road.
Climate Focus

Severe Weather Alert: Afghanistan Braces for Heavy Rain, Snow, and Storms

4 months ago Walma Zala

Afghanistan’s Meteorological Department, under the Taliban administration, has issued an alert for severe weather conditions expected to impact large parts of the country. Forecasts predict heavy rainfall, snow, powerful storms, and icy winds across several …More

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