Afghanistan Times

KABUL – In a startling revelation, Asif Ali Durrani, Pakistan’s former special envoy to Afghanistan, has claimed that the Taliban are issuing weapons permits to members of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), allowing them to operate freely within Afghanistan. Durrani, speaking at the Ambassadors’ Lounge, suggested that while the Taliban publicly denies …

KABUL – Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice has vowed to gradually enforce a law banning the media from publishing images of living beings, according to a statement made by a Taliban official on Monday. The newly announced law is part of a broader …

Manzoor Pashteen, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), delivered a compelling address at the “Pashtun Justice Jirga,” urging immediate action to reopen girls’ schools in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Addressing a gathering representing nearly 50 million Pashtuns, Pashteen emphasized the critical need for unified efforts to confront the Taliban’s …

Kabul – The leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) stated that 77,584 Pashtuns have been killed, 230,000 injured, and 5.7 million displaced due to bombings and targeted attacks in Pakistan. Manzoor Pashteen said that the Pakistani military has disappeared 6,700 Pashtuns in recent years. Late on Saturday, October 12, …

KABUL – Afghanistan has dropped to 116th place out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index, with a grim score of 30.8, signaling a worsening food insecurity crisis under Taliban rule. Last year, the country ranked 114th with a score of 30.6, reflecting a continued decline. The report …

KABUL – An explosion was reported in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Saturday evening, sparking concerns across the city. Eyewitnesses claim the blast occurred on Darul Aman Street, near the Russian Embassy. Local sources suggest that a roadside mine, placed in a waterway, caused the explosion. Residents described the blast as …

KABUL – The Taliban have solidified their role as steadfast allies of al-Qaeda and various other radical jihadist organizations, excluding ISIS, according to recent analyses of their relationships. These ties are rooted in shared ideological beliefs and pragmatic needs, fostering a dangerous collaboration that poses a significant threat to global …

KABUL – In a major legal development, a U.S. Army soldier, Cole Bridges, also known as Cole Gonzales, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempting to assist the Islamic State (ISIS) in planning attacks on fellow American troops, the Department of Justice announced. Bridges, 24, will also …

KABUL – Thousands have converged in the Jamrud area for the “Pashtun Justice Jirga,” a powerful three-day gathering organized by the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM). Under the leadership of Manzoor Pashteen, the Jirga is addressing critical issues such as forced disappearances, rising violence, and discrimination against Pashtuns. The assembly, originally …

In a significant escalation of tensions, Pakistani and Afghan border forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday at the Nushki border, a crucial point linking Pakistan’s Balochistan province with Afghanistan. The confrontation reportedly ignited during repair work on the border fence conducted by Pakistani forces, as reported by state-run Pakistan Television. According …