Explosive claim: Ahmad Massoud’s viral interview highlights Taliban-TTP nexus
ISLAMABAD: Discussions about the secret alliance between the Taliban and TTP have been reignited by a statement of Ahmad Massoud, the leader of the National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan. Massoud’s comments made reach back to over a year ago and now as they are viral, they create waves in
Taliban shuts down Shamshad News over refusal to air anti-Pakistan content
KABUL: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has forcibly closed Shamshad News operations, one of the most important private television channels in Afghanistan, due to supposedly not showing anti-Pakistan materials. As per reports from Afghan media, officials at the Taliban suddenly cut off all transmissions from Shamshad News, both television and
Afghan traders slam Taliban govt, ask Pakistan to open trade routes again
TORKHAM: The Afghan traders have reacted with outrage to the closing of the Torkham border, trapping the traders on their side of the border and criticizing the government for taking a wrong decision and demanding the instant restoration of the trade to save the economy from more losses. The traders
Pakistan Army destroys multiple Afghan posts in retaliation to border firing
ISLAMABAD: The unprovoked firing from the Afghan side has drawn a very strong response from the Pakistan Army, and report confirmed that multiple Taliban casualties occurred. Security official said on Saturday that an unprovoked firing from the Afghan side was responded to in a befitting and strong manner by them.
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
Afghan Taliban categorically dismiss US demand to reclaim Bagram airbase
KABUL: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has made it clear that it will never give Bagram Airbase to the United States. American media outlets have reported Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid saying that a request from US President Donald Trump to give Bagram back to the US was dismissed. Spokesman Mujahid
Taliban ban women from receiving dental care by male dentists in Kandahar
KABUL: The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has outlawed female patients seeing male dentists. According to Al Arabiya News, Taliban authorities in Kandahar province recently visited dental clinics and compelled female patients to leave the grounds. The clinics were also instructed that male dentists should not treat female patients. This new
“Taliban to Trump: We’re prepared to fight for 20 more years”
KABUL: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has categorically dismissed the possibility of foreign military presence in the country. While addressing to an event in Kabul, FM Mutaqi said that Kabul’s stance is clear that no foreign troops will be allowed on Afghan soil, adding that they are to fight
