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A discussion has emerged regarding Western travel influencers promoting Afghanistan, with critics arguing they ignore the realities of Taliban rule.
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A discussion has emerged regarding Western travel influencers promoting Afghanistan, with critics arguing they ignore the realities of Taliban rule.
During China-brokered talks in Urumqi, Pakistan formally demanded that Afghanistan's Taliban administration declare the TTP a terrorist group, dismantle its infrastructure, and provide verifiable proof of action to ease border tensions.

Pakistani security forces foiled an attack by Afghan Taliban and terrorists on a border post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Ghulam Khan Sector, killing 37 attackers.

Information minister Tarar announced that Operation Ghazab Lil Haq has killed 796 Afghan Taliban and destroyed 286 checkposts, with 81 locations targeted by air strikes across Afghanistan.

Pakistan has confirmed that a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government is underway in China, where Beijing is attempting to broker a lasting ceasefire.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in China-brokered discussions in Urumqi aimed at resolving a months-long conflict, with Pakistan emphasizing its core demand for decisive action against terrorist outfits, as China hosts exploratory talks to ease tensions between the neighbors.

India is reportedly increasing its engagement with the Taliban, a move influenced by simmering tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier and the persistent threat of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan fighters operating from Afghan soil.

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of shelling civilian areas on its border, causing casualties. In response, Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of providing safe havens for militants, particularly the Pakistani Taliban, who carry out attacks inside Pakistan.

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) announced that two of the most wanted Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists, involved in several high-profile attacks, were gunned down in an operation in Tank.

Taliban restrictions in Afghanistan, which limit women's access to healthcare and employment in the medical field, are causing illness and death, with a UN report suggesting these actions could amount to femicide.

Afghanistan has announced the release of US linguist Dennis Coyle, who had been detained in the country.
The Taliban regime has announced the release of an American citizen who had been held captive in Afghanistan for over a year.
The Afghan Taliban has released American detainee Coyle following censure from the United States, marking a significant development in diplomatic relations.
Tensions are escalating on the Afghan-Pakistani border, with the Taliban government reporting a civilian casualty from Pakistani shelling during a holiday truce, overshadowing efforts to calm relations between the neighbors.

German public broadcaster ARD reports that a Taliban member is expected to lead the Afghan embassy in Berlin, indicating a potential shift in diplomatic representation.

Families spent Eid searching for loved ones after a strike on a drug rehab center in Kabul, which the Taliban claims killed at least 400 people.

Pakistan's information ministry has dismissed as 'frivolous' the Afghan Taliban's claim that Pakistan violated a temporary pause in fighting.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced a temporary pause in hostilities for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr, with Pakistan's Information Minister stating operations would halt from March 19 to March 23 in good faith.

Two days after a Pakistani strike on a rehabilitation clinic in Kabul killed and injured hundreds, Afghanistan's Taliban government threatened revenge while also hinting at a willingness to negotiate.

The Taliban and Pakistan have agreed to suspend military operations for the duration of the Eid festival, a decision made shortly after a Pakistani strike on a clinic in Kabul.

Experts say attacks on Afghanistan are ‘defensive, not offensive’ but carry a risk of spiralling cycle of violence An escalating Pakistani campaign of airstrikes against targets in Afghanistan is…
A hospital in Kabul was bombed, resulting in 400 deaths. The Taliban has accused Pakistan of being responsible for the attack, a claim Pakistan denies. India has also criticized Pakistan regarding the incident.

Security sources said that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fell on a house in Chaklala area of Rawalpindi early Tuesday morning. They said that no loss of life was reported in the incident. However, they said that the house had sustained some damage. Last week, four people were injured after a “few rudimentary” drones launched by the Afghan Taliban were intercepted in various cities of Pakistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The development came amid Operation Ghazab lil-H...

Pakistan has launched airstrikes on Afghan territory, including Bagram Airfield, declaring open war on the Taliban, an escalation that coincides with the ongoing conflict in Iran.
A Pakistani attack on a health infrastructure in Afghanistan has reportedly resulted in 408 deaths and 265 injuries, according to the Taliban government.
Amid ongoing armed conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Afghanistan's Taliban interim government announced that a hospital in the capital, Kabul, was hit by Pakistani military airstrikes on the night of the 16th. Meanwhile, Pakistan claims it was targeting military facilities, not the hospital.

Tarar says airstrikes destroyed ammo depots; Kabul denies, claims civilian casualties
Pakistan's information ministry and military did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Afghanistan’s Taliban forces and Pakistan’s military are exchanging fire along the border

PESHAWAR: The armed forces have destroyed Afghan Taliban posts across the Pak-Afghan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur sector as part of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, security sources said on Monday. Operation Ghazab lil-Haq was launched in late February following unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban from across the border. Security sources said that in the operation against the Afghan Taliban and the Fitna al-Khawarij, armed forces also targeted Afghan Taliban posts with “guided missiles”...

Information ministry says rudimentary drone was destroyed, no military installation or infrastructure was hit

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New Taliban laws reportedly permit men to beat their wives and children, provided no bones are broken, revealing shocking levels of sanctioned physical violence.
The documentary from Shakiba Adil and Elina Hirvonen, premiering at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, features clandestinely shot mobile phone footage and shows "the power of art to keep hope and humanism…

Pakistan's military said it intercepted "rudimentary drones" from Afghanistan. It comes a day after Pakistan launched deadly strikes on Kabul as well as strikes in Kandahar Province.

MOIB says no credible evidence for Taliban's battlefield claims, Afghan public suffering under terror sponsors
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Pakistan's Information Minister stated that 663 Afghan Taliban militants were killed and 249 checkposts destroyed during 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq,' with 224 tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery guns also eliminated.

India rubbishes Pakistan’s claims of its role in Taliban clashes, saying such “storytelling” won’t hide Islamabad’s support for cross-border terrorism

Under new Taliban laws, a husband is allowed to beat his wife as long as it is not done with ‘obscene force’, which the woman must prove in court The shocking level of physical violence against women permitted under the Taliban’s new laws has been revealed this week by the case of a woman in northern Afghanistan, who said she was beaten with a cable wire by her husband and told by a judge: “You want a divorce just because of that? … A little anger and a few beatings won’t kill you.” Farzana* ...

Pakistan's ongoing 'Ghazab Lil Haq' operation has reportedly killed over 600 Afghan Taliban fighters and destroyed a significant number of tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery guns.
Afghanistan's Taliban government has rejected a U.S. allegation that it engages in 'hostage diplomacy,' denying claims of using detained individuals for political leverage.

The US designated Afghanistan as a "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention," accusing the Taliban of holding Americans as leverage. Washington has also called for the reassessment of UN aid to Kabul.

The Taliban government is facing criticism for allegedly hosting designated terrorists in Kabul's Wazir Akbar Khan district, an area known for housing embassies and diplomatic residences.

Pakistan's Operation Ghazab lil-Haq has resulted in the killing of 583 Afghan Taliban members, with forces destroying 242 checkposts and hitting 64 locations across Afghanistan in air strikes.

Pakistan has launched Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq, signaling a new doctrine as Islamabad escalates its fight against the Taliban regime and its TTP proxies across the border.

Figura de Radio Televisión Afganistán (RTA), huyó de su país tras el regreso de los talibanes al poder en 2021.
Combat has included Pakistani air strikes on Taliban government installations, such as the Bagram air base north of the Afghan capital Kabul.

Tarar says 205 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery guns have also been destroyed during the operation

Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have issued a decree that allows men to physically punish their wives, provided it does not cause fractures or open wounds, while also making sodomy punishable by death.

Das Bildungsministerium möchte, dass Schulen Aktivitäten rund um den Fastenmonat veranstalten. Säkulare Kreise laufen Sturm und sprechen von der «Talibanisierung» der Türkei.
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, CDF Munir, states that peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan depends on the Taliban regime ending support for terrorists.
Regional security officials say cross-border threats could intensify for Central Asia and Pakistan as armed groups expand their footprint.

More than 8,000 Afghans have been forced from their homes due to recent fighting with Pakistani forces along the border, according to the Taliban government.

Afghan women share stories of resilience and hope despite strict interpretations of Islamic law enforced by Taliban authorities since 2021.
At least 39 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan since clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan began on the countries' border on Thursday, according to the Taliban administration in…

An Afghan couple, who were prosecutors pursuing the Taliban, fled Afghanistan after the government collapsed and ended up seeking help in Barcelona, facing difficult living conditions.

An ammunition dump belonging to the Taliban was reportedly destroyed as an operation continues unabated.
Explosions rattled Kabul before sunrise Sunday as tensions along the Afghan-Pakistani border spiraled into one of the region’s heaviest confrontations in years. The Taliban govern...

One of the ironies of the calls for 'leaving politics aside' at this year’s Berlinale was the choice of opening film, 'No Good Men,' about a female cameraperson’s fight to be recog...

Explosions were heard in the Afghan capital Kabul, with the Taliban government stating they were responding to aerial attacks from Pakistan.

The Taliban say they engaged Pakistani jets in the skies over Kabul as the fighting between the Pakistani military and the Afghan militants continues to escalate.

Kabul claims Afghanistan prevented Pakistani attacks on the former US Bagram military base. Bagram was the largest US military base in Afghanistan, taken over by the Taliban in 2021.

Explosions and heavy gunfire were reported in Kabul as Taliban forces targeted Pakistani military aircraft operating over the city, confirming an escalation in conflict.
Farzana, a young medical student who fled Afghanistan with her parents due to the Taliban, has found refuge in Barcelona, where the University of Barcelona is supporting her medical training.

Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan showed its overwhelming superiority in conventional warfare, but the Taliban have refined a lethal repertoire of guerrilla tactics.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday rejected claims about a Pakistani jet being shot down in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and the pilot being captured. The ministry’s fact check account on X attributed the claims to Afghan Taliban officials that were “amplified by Indian media”. “The Ministry of Defence of the so-called Islamic Emirate claimed that Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani fighter jet in Nangarhar and captured its pilot alive. The claim was widely amplified by India...
The Afghan Taliban has announced that it is engaged in useful discussions with Pakistan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

During talks in Urumqi, Pakistan presented three key demands to Kabul, urging them to declare the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) a terrorist organization. Pakistan also demanded that Kabul dismantle the group and provide proof of these actions.

Habibullah, also known as Lalu, an Afghan Taliban terrorist implicated in the killings of FC personnel, has been apprehended in the Kuchlak area of Balochistan.

Pakistani security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, killing 8 terrorists. Defence experts suggest the incident challenges the Afghan Taliban regime's claims of not supporting terrorism in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Foreign Office has confirmed ongoing negotiations with the Afghan Taliban in China, where Pakistan is demanding concrete efforts from the Taliban regime to address terrorism concerns.

Pakistan's Information Ministry has dismissed claims by the Taliban and RAW regarding the Pak-Afghan border fence as 'fabricated and baseless,' asserting that the border fence remains intact.

Pakistani security forces 'retaliated vigorously' after Afghan Taliban fighters opened fire in the Bajaur sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following Pakistan's resumption of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq targeting terrorist sites and Taliban positions.

Pakistan's Foreign Office announced the conclusion of a temporary pause in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against the Afghan Taliban, stating that the operation will continue until its objectives are achieved.

Dennis Coyle, a 64-year-old American man held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for more than a year without charges, has landed on U.S. soil in Texas.

American academic Dennis Coyle, held by Taliban authorities for over a year, has been released, with US officials including Marco Rubio welcoming the move as a positive step.

A recent UN report reveals that Taliban restrictions on Afghan women's access to health and employment in the health sector are causing unnecessary suffering, illness, and death, potentially amounting to femicide.

An ARD investigation suggests the Taliban have secretly taken control of the Afghan embassy in Berlin, a claim denied by the German government, while a new website adds to the controversy.
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has issued a stark warning to international cricketers, urging them to withdraw from the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to the volatile security situation in regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

Human rights advocates report that the Afghan Taliban have carried out over 1,100 floggings and six public executions in the past year, reflecting wider restrictions under their rule.

The Taliban have reportedly appointed a new head of the Afghan embassy in Berlin without the German government's approval, despite not being recognized by Germany.

Families are searching for loved ones on Eid after a strike, reportedly by Pakistan, on a drug rehab center in Afghanistan/Pakistan killed at least 400 people, with the Taliban reporting mass graves.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is facing criticism for using terms like 'Taliban' to describe students and 'Red Khmers' for political opponents, with commentators noting these go beyond typical gaffes.

Forces have successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by the Taliban, preventing them from crossing into the area.

Taliban drone attacks are challenging Pakistan’s security and response strategy, while Islamabad maintains its recent 'targeted' airstrikes in Kabul and Nangarhar hit an ex-Nato base and confirmed ammo dump.

Information Minister Ataullah Tarar on Wednesday said Pakistan has decided on a “temporary pause” in the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against the Afghan Taliban in view of Eidul Fitr and at the…

The UN states that 'change is still possible' for Afghan women, denouncing a Taliban decree that allows corporal punishment and makes justice inaccessible to victims. The conflict with Pakistan has displaced 64,000 people, half of whom are women and children.

Islamabad veut punir les talibans afghans pour leurs liens avec la mouvance djihadiste pakistanaise. Mardi, une frappe en plein Kaboul aurait fait 400 morts.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid vowed retaliation after an alleged Pakistani airstrike on Omar Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, which he described as a deliberate attack on civilians. Mujahid stated the attack "will not go unanswered" and accused Pakistan of attempting to shape the narrative, vowing to expose their "brutality" to global human rights bodies.

The Afghan Taliban government says at least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in the Monday night attack, but Islamabad denied having targeted any such facility.


Taliban blames Pakistan for attack that threatens to escalate neighbours’ conflict
Pakistan attacked Kabul, claiming it hit terrorist targets. The Taliban speaks of a crime and accuses its neighbor of killing civilians.

Afghanistan's Taliban government has accused Pakistan of violating its airspace and causing numerous deaths in an attack on a civilian drug treatment facility.

Das KI-Modell ChatGPT wies Maryam Kishawarz den Weg zum Elsbeth-Wolffheim-Stipendium. In Darmstadt schreibt die afghanische Autorin nun frei über ihre Heimat.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has intensified his rhetoric ahead of local elections, comparing students to the Taliban, prompting questions about the implications for those who might challenge the government.
Pakistan Shoots Down Taliban Drones After Strikes on Kabul Tempo.co English

Pakistan's president has warned the Afghan Taliban that their drone aggression has crossed a 'red line', indicating potential retaliation from Pakistan.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has drawn strong reactions and criticism after comparing students to 'Taliban,' following previous labels such as 'terrorists,' 'destroyers of Serbia,' 'thugs,' and 'foreign mercenaries.' This latest comparison has intensified public debate and condemnation.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday rubbished claims by the Afghan Taliban regarding the capture of a military post, saying it was “designed to mislead internal public opinion” in the neighboring country. In a post on the social media platform X, the ministry’s fact checking account posted a photo of a post by the Afghan Ministry of Defence, which claimed that a Pakistani military outpost was captured while 14 soldiers were martyred. In response, the ministry said, “This ...
The military intercepted the drones, which caused injuries. Pakistan insists on defending its people amid ongoing border tensions and violence.

At least four people, including two children, were injured when the Afghan Taliban launched a “few rudimentary” drones, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. On Friday evening, security sources said that two rudimentary drones were intercepted at different locations adjacent to Rawalpindi but were successfully brought down through electronic countermeasures. The military’s media wing said the drones were intercepted through “soft and hard kills” and did not reach their ...

Taliban government said Pakistan had also bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's Kandahar airport.

The armed forces of Pakistan struck terrorist camps and support infrastructure in Afghanistan during the early morning hours of Friday, said security sources. “Pakistan’s Armed Forces have carried out successful airstrikes inside Afghanistan as part of the ongoing Operation Ghazab Lil Haq,” confirmed security sources. According to security sources, the headquarters of the Afghan Taliban 313 Corps, along with its associated infrastructure and an ammunition depot, were destroyed. In Kandahar, t...

Cross-border clashes between the two countries intensified on February 26, two days before US, Israel attacked Iran.

A military operation named 'Ghazab Lil Haq' resulted in the killing of 641 Taliban militants, according to reports.

The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.

Official sources in Pakistan dismissed reports that a three-member government delegation was holding talks with the Afghan Taliban in Kabul amid border tensions, attributing the claims to 'Afghan propaganda accounts'.
A US official has called for a careful evaluation of international assistance and engagement in Afghanistan, citing the Taliban's intransigence and a growing humanitarian crisis as reasons to reassess aid utility.

China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong holds talks with Taliban govt acting FM Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul

NOTHING is better than a parliamentary joint session on the intense regional situation including the war with the Taliban regime. The questions disturbing the nation are about how its leadership sees…
An Afghan family is reportedly trapped in Iran, unable to move freely or return to Afghanistan due to the ongoing conflict and the Taliban's presence.
An article highlights the concerning global trend of diminishing women's rights, citing the return of Taliban rule in Afghanistan as a stark example.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution condemning former President Obama for his decision to release the 'Taliban 5' prisoners.
Pakistan's army chief asserts that achieving peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan is contingent upon the Taliban's commitment to renouncing support for terrorist groups.

PESHAWAR: A senior security official has said that the Afghan Taliban were well aware of Pakistan’s concerns and demands, adding that the regime needed to take “verifiable steps” if it wanted a ceasefire or a dialogue. Relations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are at their lowest point in the four years since the group came to power. On Feb 22, Pakistan targeted terrorist camps and hideouts overnight in the Nangarhar and Paktika provinces of Afghanistan, which led to the Afghan Taliba...

Ralf Gjoni, former diplomatic advisor to the Albanian Parliament, recounted a debate between Rama and Meta regarding whether to accept Iranian opposition group Mujahedin in Albania, suggesting that for a photo opportunity, they would accept 'Taliban, Afghans, chemical waste'.

Says peace with Kabul contingent on Afghan Taliban forsaking terrorist support

All attacks were beaten back, with 27 terrorists killed and "scores" more injured in the exchanges, Tarar posted
Pakistan armed forces conducted an air operation in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, destroying the Khogani base and killing 67 Afghan Taliban personnel.

The Taliban in Afghanistan has issued a decree imposing the death penalty for sodomy and effectively legalizing domestic violence, allowing men to assault their wives as long as it doesn't result in broken bones or long-healing visible injuries.

Operation Ghazb Lil Haq has intensified, resulting in the killing of 67 Taliban terrorists in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) provinces, with 16 physical attacks repulsed.
Satellite imagery showed flattened warehouses at the base that served as the nerve center of America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan, a prized asset for the Taliban.

Official says operation will be taken to its logical end; dismisses regional spillover

Pakistan's state media reported that the military operation "Ghazab Lil Haq" will continue, with its duration dependent on the Afghan Taliban ceasing support for terrorist groups.

A commentary predicts that by 2026, Afghanistan under the Taliban will further erode women's and children's rights, surpassing the severity of their previous rule in the 1990s.
Afghanistan's Air Force launched drone strikes on key Pakistani military bases, including Nur Khan Airbase and Quetta's 12th Corps HQ. This retaliatory action follows Pakistan's recent aerial incursions into Afghan territory. Both nations have engaged in escalating tit-for-tat clashes, with Pakistan claiming significant Taliban fighter casualties and Afghanistan asserting the downing of a Pakistani jet.
Pakistan continued its offensive against Afghan territory with air strikes on major cities and border clashes, claiming to have killed 415 Afghan Taliban.

The Taliban's Ministry of Refugees has accused Pakistan of bombing migrant camps in Torkham and Spin Boldak, calling the actions 'moral and humanitarian crimes' against deported civilians.

Information minister reports that 415 Afghan Taliban have been killed in 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq,' with 182 posts destroyed and 46 air strikes conducted inside Afghanistan.

A POSITIVE that can be extracted from the ongoing confrontation with Afghanistan is that Pakistan has taken an ideological turn before it could drift further into ‘institutionalised radicalism’.

Forces from Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have clashed, even as diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions intensify.

Pakistani officials claim over 300 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed in recent airstrikes and border clashes, while the Taliban asserts it shot down a Pakistani jet.

Hopes for a ceasefire are fading as new violence erupts, highlighting the Taliban's inability to control militancy in the region.

Pakistan has raised questions with UN experts regarding their statement on the presence of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan, highlighting discrepancies with established findings from various UNSC reports.

Pakistan has raised questions with UN experts regarding the presence of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan, citing multiple reports.

China has expressed its welcome for the progress made in peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, indicating positive developments in regional diplomacy.

Pakistan's ISPR announced that eight terrorists were killed in an operation in North Waziristan, criticizing the Afghan Taliban regime for its failure to ensure effective border control.
Pakistan and the Taliban have reportedly resumed ceasefire talks in China, signaling ongoing diplomatic efforts to address regional stability.

An analysis explores how Pakistan's military intelligence, which maintained close ties with Afghan rebels for decades, has now entered an open conflict with the Taliban following their return to power.

Marzieh Hamidi, an Afghan taekwondo champion who fled to Paris after the Taliban takeover, is now fighting against them from exile, stating, "If I shut up, they win."

Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, targeting the Afghan Taliban, has resumed following a pause for Eidul Fitr, with security sources indicating it will continue until its objectives are fully achieved.
Denis Walter Coyle, an American researcher detained since last year, has been released by Afghanistan following mounting pressure from the United States, which had declared Afghanistan a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention.'
The Afghan Taliban has agreed to release detained US citizen Dennis Coyl, following Afghanistan's earlier announcement of a US citizen's release.

Tensions are escalating between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad accusing the Taliban regime of harboring militants and allowing them safe havens for attacks, as a 'shaky truce' is set to expire.

An opinion piece discusses the collapse of Pakistan's 'Good Taliban, Bad Taliban' illusions, noting how the conflict's scale and a shift in Pakistan's rules of engagement are drawing attention despite competing narratives from Kabul and Islamabad.
India and the Taliban are reportedly deepening their ties as the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan intensifies.

According to ARD research, a Taliban member has been appointed head of the Afghan embassy in Berlin without the German government's notification, making Germany the first EU state where Islamists effectively lead an embassy.

An editorial analyzes Iran's strategy of leveraging President Trump against his allies, focusing on economic pressure rather than conventional warfare, similar to past tactics by North Vietnamese communists and the Taliban.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is facing criticism for his use of terms like "Taliban" to describe students and "Red Khmers," with commentators suggesting he has overplayed his hand.
Both parties stated that the ceasefire is in order to celebrate the festival of Eid al-Fitr over the coming days.

Cross-border fighting between Pakistan and the Taliban in Afghanistan is set to pause for the end of Ramadan.
Pakistan says military operations in Afghanistan to continue until Taliban government ‘changes behavior’ Arab News

Iranian families weep as war dead are buried in Tehran cemetery The Straits Times

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing civilians in Kabul strike The Straits Times
An analysis examines the military capabilities of Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban as tensions between the two entities continue to escalate, highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Dozens of people are feared dead or injured at a drug treatment centre in Afghanistan’s capital after an air strike that the Taliban government blamed on Pakistan. The centre in Kabul was hit on Monday evening, killing some people and injuring others, the government’s spokesman said on X. Pakistan denied striking any health facility, saying […]
Afganistan oskarżył Pakistan o śmierć co najmniej 400 osób w nalocie na szpital rehabilitacyjny w stolicy Afganistanu, przeprowadzonym w poniedziałek 16 marca późnym wieczorem.

Islamabad says it precisely targeted terrorist ammunition depots, Taliban used 2023 image to allege 400 dead
Pakistan has reportedly carried out strikes that hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, according to statements from the Taliban.
Pakistan has reportedly bombed Kabul, causing casualties in a hospital, according to the Taliban. This incident marks an escalation in the conflict, with at least 75 civilians dead and 193 injured in Afghanistan over the past three weeks.
An article from Danas mentions a letter addressed to the President concerning 'Taliban', without further details.

Information minister says befitting and aggressive response being given to Afghan Taliban regime positions

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has issued a stern warning to the Afghan Taliban government, stating that their drone attacks on civilians have 'crossed a red line' and will bring severe consequences.

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a military center in Islamabad, marking the first time drones have reached Pakistan's capital amid escalating conflict.

Pakistan's president warned the Afghan Taliban government that its drone attacks on civilian areas in Pakistan had "crossed a red line" and would lead to "grave consequences."

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić controversially compared the student movement to the Pol Pot regime and Red Khmers, who sought to destroy urban areas and establish a peasant state, during an SNS campaign rally, drawing parallels between their recruitment of children and the meaning of 'Taliban' as 'students'. Critics question if Vučić is ignorant or a liar in making such comparisons.
Security sources said airspace around the capital was temporarily closed as a precautionary measure when the drones were detected

President says regime has 'brought grave consequences upon itself' after drones injure four

De Afghaanse Talibanregering beschuldigt Pakistan van luchtaanvallen op woonwijken in Kabul en in de zuidelijke provincie Kandahar.

Pakistan will das Regime in Kabul zwingen, seine Verbindungen zu den pakistanischen Taliban zu kappen.

Chinese mediation efforts, including a message from President Xi Jinping, have helped ease the worst fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, three Pakistani government officials said.
Pakistan announced that 641 Afghan Taliban members have been killed and over 855 injured in an ongoing conflict.
Afghanistan's Taliban government has rejected allegations from the United States that it is engaging in 'hostage diplomacy', denying claims of detaining US citizens for political leverage.
From singing to going up into the mountains to scream, five Afghan women talked about how they cope with their lives tightly controlled by Taliban government rules.

The Taliban has released a video of an interrogation of a girl who passed as a boy. It's an age-old practice in this patriarchal society but now appears to be happening with some frequency.

Cultural guest, documentary filmmaker Shakiba Adil, experienced the Taliban's reign of terror as a youth. Now she wants to give a voice to the women of Afghanistan so they are not forgotten.

An article criticizes the Afghan Taliban for allegedly using a 'victim card' narrative.

Pakistani security forces have launched 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq' targeting terrorist posts along the Waziristan border, reportedly hitting Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij positions.

Aerial operations reportedly targeted 62 locations across Afghanistan, causing the Taliban to reel under the 'Ghazab Lil Haq' campaign.
Pakistan's escalating conflict with the Taliban in Afghanistan is turning deadly, diverting attention from the US-Israel-Iran war.

Security officials claim the Afghan Taliban regime has become a 'proxy master', with a report indicating that there will be 'No halt to Ghazab Lil Haq without guarantees'.

Pakistan's military operation 'Op Ghazal Lil Haq' will continue until Kabul provides credible guarantees to halt terrorist support, state media reported. Security sources also confirmed an Afghan Taliban Brigade Headquarters was destroyed in a Kandahar airstrike.

Islamabad says its airstrikes, which have at times targeted the Taliban government, aim to stop militants using Afghan territory to attack Pakistan.

Tarar says 198 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery guns have also been destroyed during the operation
Pakistani and Afghan forces have continued cross-border attacks, with the UN mission in Afghanistan reporting 42 deaths in the past week.
Pakistan carried out airstrikes on Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, confirming the military's intent to destroy equipment and supplies, citing alleged Taliban support for Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.

Journalists and activists who fled Taliban rule are living in fear as Pakistani police hunt and deport refugees after escalating cross-border clashes At midnight on Saturday, Alma* stood at the…

Defence minister says ‘Zionist agenda’ risks regional realignment threatening Pakistan’s security as conflict widens

Pakistan and Afghanistan are experiencing a rupture across the Durand Line, marked by intense military clashes driven by differences over Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and collapsing strategic trust.

Taliban forces continue their border offensive against Pakistan, leading to Pakistan shutting down its airspace in response to the escalating conflict.

Explosions rattled Kabul before sunrise Sunday as tensions along the Afghan-Pakistani border spiraled into one of the region’s heaviest confrontations in years. The Taliban govern...

The fragile ceasefire between the Taliban and Pakistan has collapsed, escalating into open warfare in South Asia. This follows a dangerous escalation, including Pakistan's series of air strikes on suspected militant targets.

Pakistan, once a backer of the Taliban, is now turning against the group as violence spreads from border regions to cities, testing Islamabad's patience.

Pakistan accuses Afghanistan's Taliban government of harbouring militant factions that launch attacks against its territory
A potential agreement between Kabul and Islamabad is crucial to prevent widespread conflict across the region, from Turkey to India.

Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of Afghan forces targeting Pakistani aircraft over the capital

Pakistan has launched new attacks against Afghanistan, leading to the preventive closure of educational centers and a country-wide high alert. Pakistani Taliban have threatened massive retaliatory attacks.

KARACHI: Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, police on Saturday issued a public safety advisory which stated that Karachi had been placed on “high alert”. The advisory issued by the office of the Karachi additional inspector general of police, a copy of which is available with Dawn, said, “Karachi has been placed on high alert following increased military tensions between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces near the Pak-Afghan border.” “Police and other law enforcement a...