Taliban Government: The Withdrawal of Soviet Forces Was the Result of Afghans’ Long Struggle
The Taliban government, in a statement it released, said that the withdrawal of Soviet forces was the result of the Afghan people’s long
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February 13 is observed as World Radio Day.
Today marks World Radio Day. On this occasion, the Afghanistan Journalists Association says that there are currently 394 active radio stations in Afghanistan,
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Art & Culture
The Taliban have demolished a key historical site in Kandahar that once served as an important center of the state treasury and financial system during the era of Ahmad Shah Durrani.
Historians say the site, which functioned as a bank of its time, has raised serious concerns about the fate of Afghanistan’s historical heritage.
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Sports
Afghanistan will play their second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 today against South Africa.
The Afghanistan national cricket team will face South Africa at 10:00 a.m. Afghanistan time in their second group-stage match of the tournament. This
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Politics
Rahmatullah Nabil: Do Not Take Khawaja Asif Seriously; His Statements on Afghanistan’s Wars Are Contradictory
Afghanistan’s former National Directorate of Security (NDS) chief, Rahmatullah Nabil, wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account in response to remarks by Pakistan’s
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Azizi Group to Sign Agreement Tomorrow to Launch 845 MW Power Projects
The implementation agreements for 845 megawatts of power projects between Azizi Group and the Afghanistan Electricity Company, under the control of the Taliban,
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Afghanistan: 3.7 Million Children and 1.2 Million Women Suffer from Severe Malnutrition
The World Food Programme (WFP) has reported that across Afghanistan, 3.7 million children and 1.2 million women are affected by severe malnutrition. The
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Mia Iftikhar: Under the Pretext of Counterterrorism, a Drama Is Being Played Against Pashtuns
Mia Iftikhar Hussain, the provincial leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), has criticized the policies of the Pakistani government, stating that under
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World
Federal Court Orders Resumption of SIV Visa Processing for Afghan Allies in the U.S.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has reported that a U.S. federal court has ordered the Trump administration to immediately resume processing Special Immigrant
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Basant Kite Festival in Lahore: Colorful Celebrations Amid Displacement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and BalochistanLead: While residents of Lahore enjoyed the three-day Basant kite festival, the military continues a campaign of displacement, detentions, and killings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, highlighting the government’s dual approach. Body: This year, the three-day Basant kite festival in Lahore, Punjab, resumed after a 19-year ban with strict safety measures in place. Residents gathered on rooftops, parks, and streets to fly colorful kites under a vibrant sky, while police ensured the security of participants. At the same time, the Pakistani military has been carrying out harsh operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Thousands of families have been displaced, many people detained, and some killed, reflecting the government’s inconsistent and discriminatory approach. According to rights activists, while the festival in Lahore is allowed to proceed under protection and cultural regulations, in other regions the state uses security measures as a pretext for exercising coercive power over civilians. Activists say this situation illustrates the government’s uneven policies across Pakistan and represents a clear violation of human rights, affecting the daily lives and cultural activities of the population.
While residents of Lahore enjoyed the three-day Basant kite festival, the military continues a campaign of displacement, detentions, and killings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa