Politics
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Afghan Opposition Figures Mourn Death of Hasib Panjshiri
Afghan opposition leaders and parties have offered condolences after the killing of Hasib Panjshiri, a commander in the National Resistance…
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Chatham House awards 2026 prize to Afghan women
Chatham House awards its 2026 prize to Afghan women in recognition of their resistance to Taliban restrictions.
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Taliban Releases Two UNAMA Staff After a Week in Herat
UNAMA says two staff members detained by Taliban authorities in Herat have been released after more than a week in…
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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar’s Son Rebukes Taliban Minister Over Remarks on Reason and Study
Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar criticises a Taliban minister's remarks dismissing reason, study and research in Sharia.
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Telegraph Reports Sharp Rise in Restrictions on Women Since Taliban Return
The Telegraph reports that women and girls in Afghanistan face severe restrictions under Taliban rule, limiting education, work and movement.
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West’s Share of Diplomatic Engagement with Afghanistan Falls Sharply, Report Says
A new report says Western diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan has fallen sharply as Iran, China and regional powers deepen ties.
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Hekmatyar Calls Pakistan’s Deportation of Afghan Migrants a ‘Historic Mistake’
Hekmatyar calls Pakistan’s deportation of Afghan migrants a historic mistake and says the Kabul-Islamabad row reflects India-Pakistan rivalry.
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Muttaqi urges regional countries to engage with Taliban administration
Taliban acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urges regional countries to engage with the Taliban administration at Afghanistan independence event.
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Taliban army chief warns exiled opponents they cannot topple the government
Taliban army chief Fasihuddin Fitrat warns exiled opponents they cannot overthrow the Islamic system.
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Taliban Defence Minister Says Government Seeks Engagement With World
Taliban defence minister says the administration seeks engagement with the world and is ready to establish ties with all countries.