Political

Leadership or Rule by Force? The Thin Line Between Guidance and Coercion. Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, in his Eid al-Fitr speech at the Eidgah Mosque in Kandahar, declared that he is responsible for guiding Muslims and considers the enforcement of his directives essential for reforming society. He stated: “I am obliged; I

Taliban Arrest Shia Clerics in Herat Over Opposition to Mandatory Eid Declaration. Local sources in Herat have reported that the Taliban arrested several Shia clerics for refusing to sign a commitment requiring them to align with the group in announcing Eid. Among those detained are Khodadad Ehsani, representative of Ayatollah Mohaqiq Kabuli and Friday prayer

Ahmad Massoud Warns the World; Urges Immediate European Support Against the Taliban. Ahmad Massoud, speaking at a controversial meeting in Paris, once again warned about the growth of international terrorism under Taliban support in Afghanistan and called on European countries to back resistance efforts against the group. Ali Maisam Nazary announced that the meeting was

Strong Reactions from Afghan Political Figures to Pakistan’s Airstrike in Kabul. Pakistan’s airstrike in Kabul, which the Taliban claim targeted a drug treatment center and resulted in “hundreds” of deaths, has drawn widespread reactions from Afghan political figures. Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf, a prominent jihadi leader, described the bombing as “hostility toward the Afghan nation

Controversy Over Appointments and Removal of Professional Staff in the Passport Directorate. Reports indicate growing criticism regarding administrative management within the Ministry of Interior. According to some sources, these criticisms are particularly directed at the Passport Directorate. It is said that the working environment has become increasingly tense, with rising dissatisfaction among employees and growing

Ambiguity Surrounds a Deadly Attack; 650 Reported Killed and Wounded. The Taliban Ministry of Interior has announced that more than 400 people were killed and at least 250 others injured in last night’s bombardment, which the ministry claims was carried out by Pakistani fighter jets. Taliban officials state that a drug rehabilitation camp was set

Taliban Counterstrike After Kandahar Bombing; South Waziristan Reportedly in Security Shock. The Taliban Ministry of Defense has announced that it carried out a drone strike on a Pakistani military installation in the Wana area of South Waziristan, describing it as a direct response to Pakistan’s air bombardments the previous night in Kandahar Province. The statement,

General Mobeen: Taliban Leaders Are Confronting Pakistan — So Why Am I Still in Prison? General Mobeen, a former Taliban commander who is currently detained at Pul-e-Charkhi Prison in Kabul, has stated that he does not know the reason for his arrest, describing his remarks as “sharper and more shocking.” He said: “I do not

Pakistan Issues Strong Warning to the Taliban: You Have Crossed a Red Line — Expect the Consequences. Border tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban have reportedly entered an unprecedented phase. Pakistan’s President, Asif Ali Zardari, strongly condemned drone strikes on what he described as the country’s “civilian areas,” warning that the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan

Abdul Hamid Khorasani Threatens to Carry Out Suicide Operation? In videos circulated on social media platforms, Abdul Hamid Khorasani — described as a dissatisfied Tajik-origin Taliban commander — has reportedly declared his readiness to conduct a suicide operation in support of the Taliban system. This position marks a notable shift, as he had previously criticized