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KABUL – Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation’s Security Council, emphasized the strong bonds between Russia and China during a recent visit to Beijing, calling their partnership a cornerstone of global stability amid Western efforts to exploit divisions. Medvedev’s party and state visit to China on December 11-12, …

KABUL – Amid escalating violence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stern warning to the Taliban, vowing to “crush” the militant group to secure Pakistan’s stability and progress. His remarks, delivered during an address to the Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) apex committee in Islamabad, …

KABUL – The Islamic State (ISIS) is exploiting expanding power vacuums in the Middle East and South Asia, renewing concerns about the terrorist group’s global reach. This resurgence has been highlighted by recent events, including a tragic New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. On January 1, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a …

KABUL – Pakistan has approached Tajikistan with a proposal to establish a strategic partnership aimed at countering Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. This initiative, if realized, could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Afghanistan-Pakistan (Af-Pak) region. However, analysts suggest that while Tajikistan may be interested in mitigating Taliban influence, it is unlikely to …

KABUL – Pakistan witnessed a sharp escalation in militant violence in 2024, making it the deadliest year for its security forces in nearly a decade, according to a report released by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS). The report highlighted a 40% increase in militant attacks compared to …

KABUL – Afghanistan’s economy faced significant challenges throughout 2024, marked by slow growth and widespread food insecurity. United Nations data revealed that by December, three out of four Afghans struggled with reliable access to food, with 75 percent of households borrowing money to cover basic needs. Poverty and unemployment surged …

KABUL – The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to reverse their ban on Afghan women working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The decision, he warned, is a harmful step that undermines critical humanitarian efforts in the country. Since the Taliban’s return to power …

KABUL – Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated dramatically, raising fears of a potential all-out war. The Taliban has deployed troops to the border and launched devastating artillery strikes on Pakistani military checkpoints, further intensifying the already volatile situation. The Taliban claimed to have destroyed “several” Pakistani positions and …

KABUL – Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have deepened following Pakistani air strikes inside Afghan territory on December 24. While Islamabad claimed the strikes targeted militant hideouts, Taliban officials reported that the attacks killed around 50 civilians, primarily ethnic Pashtun refugees from Pakistan’s Waziristan region, in Barmal district …

KABUL – Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated into fierce border clashes, leaving at least eight people dead and 13 others, including civilians, injured on the Afghan side. The violence, which persisted late into Saturday night, underscores the deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries, which were once considered allies. …