Criticism Over High Costs and Pashto-Language Sign at the Entrance Gate of Bamiyan. Local sources in Bamiyan have reported that the renovation and repainting of the entrance gate of the city has been carried out at a considerable cost. The Bamiyan municipality announced that this action was taken to improve the city’s appearance and to
Armed Attack on a Gold Shop in Andkhoy; Head of Goldsmiths’ Union Killed. Local sources in Andkhoy district of Faryab province say that on Monday (March 23, 2026), at around 2:15 p.m., armed individuals wearing Taliban uniforms entered a gold shop. According to witnesses, these افراد suddenly opened fire on two gold sellers and then
Fear in Bibi Mahru; Families Say the Taliban Have Issued Warnings. Local sources in Kabul say the Taliban have ordered residents of part of the Bibi Mahru area to evacuate their homes. According to these sources, the warning covers approximately 207 residential houses in the area stretching from behind Waziri Akbar Khan Hill to near
Controversial Taliban Claim: Weapons and Drone Production Facilities Established in Afghanistan. Taliban officials have claimed that the group has set up weapons and drone manufacturing facilities in Afghanistan and has also reactivated parts of its air-defence system. Ahmadullah Muttaqi, the Taliban’s Head of Information and Culture in Herat, said in a published report that the
The Controversial Case of Juma Khan Fateh Leads to His Removal from Badakhshan and Transfer to Zabul; According to an official letter issued by the Taliban, Juma Khan Fateh has been removed from his previous position in Badakhshan Province and appointed as Deputy Governor of Zabul. This decision was made following a wave of media
Bitter Ramadan in Afghanistan; Hunger Strikes as Thousands Hunt for a Single Loaf of Bread. This year, the nights of Ramadan in Afghanistan have been marked by scenes of shocking desperation. Over the past several days, thousands of people, ranging from children to women and elderly citizens, have wandered the streets of Kabul for hours
Taloqan in the Grip of Thieves; the City is Looted Every Night. Residents of Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province, have reported a significant and unprecedented rise in urban and intercity thefts, noting that the wave of burglaries affecting homes and vehicles has reached a level that many describe as alarming and deeply concerning. They
Taliban’s Opaque Contracts: While People Struggle for Bread, a $38,000 Laptop Purchase Raises Questions. In a controversial move, the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior has announced the purchase of a laptop for its Criminal Investigation Department at a cost exceeding $38,000 a figure several times higher than the price of even the most expensive laptops currently
Raid on Mazar-i-Sharif Moneychangers’ Union؛ Chairman and Eight Members Arrested. Haji Abdul Qayum, head of the Moneychangers’ Union, along with eight other members, has been detained by the Taliban. The arrests come amid heightened tensions over relocating moneychanger markets in Mazar-i-Sharif, inflaming the local market. Sources say the crisis started after moneychangers opposed the local
New scandal in Samangan; Taliban police commander arrested while transferring stolen goods. Local sources in Samangan province report that Mawlavi Matiullah, police commander of the lower Dara-e-Suf district, was arrested while transporting stolen property in the Tashqurghan branch. According to sources, he was identified during the transfer and apprehended by the responsible forces. Based on
