Strong Warning from Mullah Baradar to Pakistan: “Do Not Test the Patience of Afghans”. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Taliban, issued a stern warning, stating: “I strongly tell the cowardly enemy not to disrespect our airspace and land, and not to target innocent women, children, and Afghans contrary
Sources: Mullah Hafiz Seen as Possible Replacement for Fasihuddin in Badakhshan. Local sources report that the Taliban are making structural changes in Badakhshan aimed at strengthening the influence of Pashtun-aligned figures while reducing the role of non-Pashtun commanders. Badakhshan’s strategic location and ethnic sensitivities have long kept it under close scrutiny by Taliban leadership, and
Zardad Faryadi Strongly Criticizes Taliban’s Harassment. Zardad Faryadi, a commander of Hezb-e-Islami led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, has strongly criticized the Taliban for persistently pressuring and harassing him and his colleagues in recent months. He said these actions have caused serious dissatisfaction among commanders of the party. Faryadi stated, “I and other commanders of Hezb-e-Islami have
National Resistance Front Condemns Zalmay Khalilzad’s Role in Afghanistan Crisis. The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF), led by Ahmad Massoud, has sharply criticized Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, describing him as one of the individuals who has caused “the greatest harm to the people of Afghanistan and the United
Trump: Not All Afghans Are to Blame, But the U.S. Has Faced Serious Challenges. U.S. President Donald Trump, reacting to a recent attack by an Afghan national on members of the National Guard in Washington, stated that “not all Afghans are to blame,” but the United States has faced “serious problems” with Afghans. He made
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry: Recent Attacks Show the Ceasefire Is Not Sustainable. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the current ceasefire between Islamabad and the Taliban is not a “traditional” truce and remains valid only if no militant attacks are carried out from Afghan soil against Pakistan. The statement comes at a time when
Haji Asad: The Power Broker Behind Badakhshan’s Administration and Tensions. Reliable sources in Badakhshan say that Haji Asad, the chief of staff to the Taliban-appointed governor, is the central decision-maker and key figure behind informal operations within the local Taliban structure. According to the report, provincial governors in Badakhshan hold little real authority, while major
Pakistan warns: Global isolation of the Afghan Taliban could lead to its collapse. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan’s Defense Minister, warned that recent tensions between the Afghan Taliban and Islamabad could push the Taliban into complete global isolation, ultimately leading to the group’s collapse. He stated that regional countries seeking stability may intervene if the crisis
Conflicting Accounts Between Taliban and Pakistani Military Over Khost, Kunar, and Paktika. The Pakistani military has denied reports of airstrikes on the provinces of Khost, Kunar, and Paktika. Ahmed Sharif Choudhry, spokesperson for the Pakistani army, stated on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, that “no attacks have taken place,” adding that the military would take responsibility
Mujahid: 9 Children and 1 Woman Killed in Pakistan’s Airstrikes in Khost Official and local sources in Afghanistan report ongoing Pakistani airstrikes in the provinces of Khost, Paktika, and Kunar. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban, confirmed that in last night’s attack on the Gerbez district of Khost, nine children and one woman were killed.
