Important News
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Turkey Says Mecca Pact Is Defensive, Not a NATO Alternative
Turkey says the Mecca joint defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is defensive and not an alternative to NATO.
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Pakistan says tighter border controls with Afghanistan remain a priority
Pakistan says it is tightening border control with Afghanistan and will not allow illegal crossings, citing visa rules and existing…
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Taliban Spokesman Accuses Pakistan of Backing Armed Opponents in Badakhshan
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accuses Pakistan of hosting armed opponents and supporting recent unrest in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province.
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Taliban Administration Invites Fazlur Rehman to August 24 Ceremony
Taliban envoy invites Pakistan's Fazlur Rehman to an August 24 event amid rising tensions between Kabul and Islamabad.
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Taliban Detains Six Staff of Women’s Rights Group in Kabul, Human Rights Watch Says
Human Rights Watch says Taliban authorities detained six staff members of a women’s rights group in Kabul and have not…
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UN Mission Says Taliban Restrictions Are a Major Barrier to Lasting Stability in Afghanistan
UNAMA says Taliban restrictions on women and girls are blocking lasting stability, reconstruction and international investment in Afghanistan.
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Disgruntled Taliban commander in Badakhshan protests girls’ schools remaining closed
A disgruntled Taliban commander in Badakhshan criticises the closure of girls' schools and the lack of national participation.
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Taliban Administration, Iran Discuss Transit of Afghan Goods via Chabahar
Taliban and Iranian officials discuss easing transit barriers for Afghan goods via Chabahar port and boosting trade cooperation.
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UN Security Council Says IS-K Remains Afghanistan’s Biggest Terrorist Threat
UN Security Council says IS-K remains Afghanistan's biggest terror threat, with activity also rising in Pakistan and new bases reported.
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OCHA criticises ongoing ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan
OCHA criticises Afghanistan's continued ban on girls' education, as UNESCO says 2.4 million girls are deprived of secondary schooling.