Analysts: Signing a document respecting Pakistan’s territorial integrity is a political mistake by the Taliban. The new agreement between the Taliban and Pakistan in Doha, which emphasizes “respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty,” has sparked a wave of reactions and analysis among Afghan experts and writers. Critics say that this agreement could have
Explosion in the 15th District of Kabul. Local sources have reported an explosion in Kabul. According to sources, the incident occurred on Saturday evening, October 18, 2025, at around 6:30 PM in the vicinity of the capital’s 15th Security District. The nature of the explosion and the possible number of casualties are not yet known.
The first round of Doha talks between the Taliban and Pakistan has ended. The first round of talks between senior Afghan and Pakistani officials in Doha, the capital of Qatar, has ended. The meeting was led by Mullah Yaqub Mujahid, the Taliban’s acting defense minister, and Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the Pakistani defense minister. Media sources
Retirees’ salaries to start on October 27. The Ministry of Finance has announced that the process of paying retirees’ salaries will start on October 27, 2025. According to the ministry, in the first phase, the salaries of retirees from the Ministries of Frontier and Tribal Affairs, Rural Rehabilitation and Development, Hajj and Endowments, as well
One-hour gunfight in Waghaz district of Ghazni. Local sources have reported an armed clash in Waghaz district of Ghazni province. According to sources, the sound of light and heavy weapons was heard from the “Waziristanis’ town” area for about an hour last night. Following this incident, the road leading to the district center and several
Celebrating National Uzbek Language Day in Kabul. A number of cultural figures, poets, writers and journalists celebrated the “National Uzbek Language Day” in Kabul on Friday. The ceremony was held in the presence of the Uzbek ambassador to Afghanistan and a number of Taliban officials in one of the capital’s halls. In this program, speakers
27 killed and injured in Pakistani airstrike on Paktika; cricket players among victims. Reliable sources in Paktika province have confirmed that at least 27 people have been killed and injured following airstrikes by Pakistani forces on parts of the province on Friday evening. According to these sources, these attacks targeted the Argoon and Barmal districts,
Explosion in Kabul’s Kote Sangi; The Afghanistan Freedom Front claimed responsibility for the attack on the Taliban. The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) said its forces attacked a vehicle carrying Taliban fighters in Kabul’s Kota Sangi area. According to the Front, two Taliban members were killed and another wounded in the attack. The incident took place
Shamshad TV’s End; Taliban Closes Doors to Television. Local sources in Kabul say that the Taliban group has stopped broadcasting on Shamshad TV and closed the doors of the media outlet. According to the sources, this action was taken on the direct order of the Taliban leader and the group’s security forces have prevented the
Taliban’s quick response to Pakistani bombing; Taliban launch retaliatory attacks. Local sources confirm that the Taliban have launched retaliatory attacks against Pakistani targets. According to sources, this action was taken in response to the recent Pakistani bombing on Afghan soil. These attacks began after Pakistani drones targeted positions in Arghun and Barmal districts this evening
