Pakistan’s Foreign Office has expressed hope for a positive outcome from the next round of talks with the Afghan Taliban, scheduled for November 6 in Istanbul. During the weekly press briefing on Friday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said Pakistan would continue to play its role in the reconciliation process. “Pakistan hopes the November 6 […]
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Afghanistan plans dam on Pakistan-origin river
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced plans to build a dam on the River Kunar, which originates from Pakistan’s Chitral district. The Taliban’s Minister for Energy and Water, Abdul Latif Mansoor, said the country’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has ordered immediate construction. He instructed the ministry not to wait for foreign companies but to […]
EU opens rare talks with Taliban to deport Afghan migrants
The European Union has begun initial contact with the Taliban government to discuss the return of Afghan migrants whose asylum requests have been rejected. This marks the first technical-level engagement between the EU and Afghanistan’s de facto authorities for deportation purposes. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Brussels by EU Commission spokesperson […]
Taliban shuts down internet across Afghanistan amid crackdown
The Taliban government has shut down internet services across Afghanistan. According to the cyber monitoring group NetBlocks, the country faces a near-total telecom blackout. Internet connectivity has dropped to just 14 percent of normal levels. This deliberate shutdown has disrupted communication for millions of Afghans. Mobile phone services have also been affected, making daily life […]
Pakistan warns Taliban: End TTP, RAW support now
Pakistan summoned the Afghan interim ambassador to demand the Taliban government distance itself from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Islamabad gave a clear warning against the presence of TTP and India’s intelligence agency RAW in Afghanistan. Pakistan urged the Taliban to fulfill their promises to eliminate these terrorist groups from their soil. Through Afghan interim ambassador […]
No plans to recognise Taliban yet, says Pakistan FO
Pakistan has dismissed reports suggesting it is about to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan, calling them “speculative.” Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan clarified the government’s position during the weekly press briefing on Thursday. He confirmed that discussions are ongoing between the two foreign ministries to finalise dates for the Afghan foreign minister’s visit. […]
Afghanistan carries out public execution of four men, highest since Taliban return
The Taliban government publicly executed four men on Friday, marking the highest number in a single day since 2021. The executions took place in sports stadiums across Badghis, Nimroz, and Farah provinces, drawing large public crowds. According to the Supreme Court, the men were convicted of murder and sentenced to “retaliatory punishment.” Victims’ families were […]
Taliban government calls for UN help in repatriating Afghan refugees from Pakistan
The Taliban government in Afghanistan is asking the United Nations and other global organizations for assistance in the safe return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan. This request follows a meeting led by Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund in Kabul. Officials emphasized the importance of maintaining good ties with Pakistan and urged its leadership to […]