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Shafqat Ali Khan, dressed in a suit and tie, standing in front of a patterned background, representing his role as the spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.

Pakistan Denies Plans to Seize Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor Amid Heightened Tensions

Pakistan has vehemently denied recent reports and social media speculation claiming it intends to seize Afghanistan’s strategically vital Wakhan Corridor. These allegations, which surfaced in late November and gained momentum following border clashes in early …More

An image of three men. From left to right: Mahmoud Shah Habibi in a suit and tie with an Afghan flag in the background, Ryan Corbett in traditional Afghan attire standing outdoors, and George Gilzman wearing glasses and a gray sweater in a city setting.

Taliban-US Prisoner Swap Talks Accelerate, Family of Afghan-American Detainee Remains Hopeful

4 months ago Yaraan Team

Negotiations between the United States and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership over a potential prisoner swap have recently intensified, although no final agreement has been announced. The Biden administration has signaled its commitment to continue talks until …More

Afghan protesters hold a large banner outside the British Parliament during a rally against calls to ban Afghanistan’s cricket team. The banner reads,

Afghan Protesters Outside British Parliament: “A Ban on Afghan Cricket Won’t End Bans on Women”

4 months ago Yaraan Team

Dozens of Afghans gathered outside the British Parliament on Thursday, January 16, to protest calls for a boycott of Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team. Holding signs declaring cricket as the Afghan people’s only source of joy, …More

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conversing with Secretary General Muslim World League Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa during the International Conference on Girls' Education. Both are seated at a table adorned with floral arrangements, with a conference banner in the background.

International Conference on Girls’ Education in Islamic Communities Opens in Islamabad, Taliban Declines Invitation

4 months ago Dawood Imtiaz

ISLAMABAD (Saturday)— Islamabad is hosting a two-day international conference on the importance of girls’ education in Islamic countries and communities. The event opened today and has attracted over 150 delegates from 44 Islamic nations and …More

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

Taliban Call for Compensation Over Alleged War Crimes by Foreign Forces

4 months ago Patsun Bahram Kheil

The Taliban government has responded to the findings of an official inquiry into alleged war crimes by the UK’s Special Air Service (SAS), stating that Afghans deserve compensation for atrocities committed by foreign forces. The …More

An overhead shot of Kabul’s urban area covered in heavy gray smog, with buildings partially visible through the haze, highlighting the city’s severe air pollution problem.

Afghanistan’s Silent Health Crisis: How Air Pollution Threatens Lives and What Can Be Done”

5 months ago Yaraan Team

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – As winter approaches, residents in Afghanistan’s major cities, particularly Kabul, find themselves battling swooping temperatures and a silent killer: air pollution. Despite official claims that current air quality levels are not “alarmingly …More

A color-coded map highlighting Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor in orange, illustrating its narrow stretch between Tajikistan to the north, China to the east, and Pakistan to the south. The map labels surrounding regions (e.g., Baghlan, Kabul, and Peshawar) and includes a scale bar indicating 100 km.

Heightened Tensions Over Rumored Pakistani Military Presence in Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor

5 months ago Patsun Bahram Kheil

A fresh wave of debates has been sparked about the potential presence of Pakistani military forces in the strategically significant Wakhan Corridor of northeastern Afghanistan. These discussions intensified following a meeting in Kabul between Taliban …More

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