Politics

Ex-U.S. Army Officer Warns of Risks in Afghan Anti-Taliban Groups’ Ties to Pakistan

A former U.S. Army officer warns that anti-Taliban groups' ties to Pakistan could serve Islamabad's security goals and weaken trust.

Taliban Interior Ministry Spokesman Urges World to Condemn Drug Trafficking from Pakistan

Taliban officials say narcotics are still being cultivated in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and smuggled into Afghanistan and neighbouring countries.

Media Should Prevent Negative Propaganda Against Islamic Emirate, Says Administration Chief

Taliban official says media should help prevent negative propaganda and promote achievements of the Islamic Emirate.

Afghan Foreign Ministry Says More Than 1,000 Civilians Hurt in Pakistani Military Attacks

Afghanistan says 1,119 civilians were killed or wounded in Pakistani military attacks, including women and children, as tensions with Islamabad…

Taliban Office in Badghis Holds Contest on Hibatullah’s Decrees

Taliban authorities in Badghis hold a contest on Hibatullah Akhundzada's decrees, amid ongoing restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan.

Taliban Spends More Than $8 Million on Mosques in Afghanistan

The Taliban has spent over $8 million on mosque construction and restoration in Afghanistan over the past five years, officials…

Dostum says Afghanistan’s fragile situation is unstable, calls for national unity

Dostum criticises Afghanistan's unstable situation in Istanbul and calls for unity, language preservation and broad political reform.