Taliban leadership rift deepens as Haqqani takes aim at fellow leaders
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani has openly attacked the unnamed Taliban leaders who were presumably the cause of his dissatisfaction for taking credit for the victory and return to power in Afghanistan, thus creating even larger rifts in the already divided government. The internal quarrels among Taliban rulers have
Pakistan slams Afghan spokesperson’s remarks on internal affairs
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan has issued a strong condemnation of the remarks made by the spokesperson of the Taliban regarding the internal affairs of Pakistan, labelling them “unacceptable” and “irresponsible.” Shafqat Ali Khan, Foreign Office spokesman. responded to these comments by suggesting that Afghanistan should spend less time
Taliban bars ex-Afghan PM Gulbuddin Hekmatyar from traveling abroad
KABUL: the Taliban government in Afghanistan has blocked Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a former Prime Minister and head of Hizb-e-Islami, from traveling abroad. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar’s son, Habib-ur-Rehman Hekmatyar, says Taliban officials wouldn’t let his father leave. According to international media report, Habib-ur-Rehman wrote on social media platform X that the Taliban is
Senior Afghan journalist confirms death of TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud in Kabul attack
KABUL: Senior Afghan journalist Bilal Sarwary has confirmed the death of Noor Wali Mehsud, the leader of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in a recent attack in Kabul. According to details, the incident, which occurred on Thursday night, involved a powerful explosion followed by heavy gunfire in the Shahr-e-Naw area
Explosions rock Paktika province in Afghanistan after Kabul attack
Paktika, Afghanistan: Just hours after a powerful explosion rocked Kabul, fresh reports of loud blasts have emerged from Afghanistan’s Paktika province. The explosions, heard in various parts of the region, have raised concerns about escalating violence. Local authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the blasts or any potential
TTP leaders Qari Saif, Khalid Mehsud reportedly killed in Kabul attack
KABUL: In the aftermath of the recent aerial bombardment and gun shots in the Shahr-e-Naw area of Kabul in which reports claimed that notorious commander of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) outfit Noor Wali Mehsud has allegedly been killed on late Thursday night, new, but unverified information has emerged that
Notorious TTP commander Noor Wali Mehsud reportedly killed in Kabul strike
KABUL: Tehreek-Taliban Pakistan’s notorious commander Noor Wali Mehsud has allegedly been killed in a strike on an armored vehicle in eastern Kabul late Thursday night. According to early reports, the explosions occurred near Shahid Abdul Haq intersection in the east of Kabul city, an area that houses several key government
Afghanistan internet blackout paralyzes Kabul airport operations
KABUL: Kabul’s main international airport has been completely shut down due to a nationwide blackout of the internet in Afghanistan, severely disrupting both internal and external communications. According to international news agencies, the blackout of the internet has had a drastic impact on such fundamental services as banking and remote
