Political

Massive Explosions in Kandahar; Was the Taliban Leader Targeted? Local sources in Kandahar report hearing several powerful and successive explosions in parts of the city. Witnesses say the blasts closely resembled aerial bombardment. The atmosphere in the city has reportedly shifted to anxiety and uncertainty. The explosions occurred within a short time span. As of

Pakistan Claims Heavy Damage; Taliban Claim Fighter Jet Downed — Which Narrative Is Closer to Reality? Local sources report airstrikes in multiple parts of the country. They say areas in Kabul’s Darulaman district, including the Ministry of Justice building and facilities affiliated with the Taliban, were targeted. Parts of the Rishkhor military area were also

Taliban Claim Seizure of Seven Border Posts After Launching Offensive Against Pakistan. The Taliban have claimed that in a rare offensive move, they have seized seven Pakistani border posts. Zabihullah Mujahid announced that two checkpoints in Macheenaw, Dor Baba district of Nangarhar province; three checkpoints in Anargi, Goshta district; and two checkpoints in Dokalam, Nari

Absence of a Legitimate Government and Economic Pressure Drive Increased Pakistani Drone Patrols After Heavy Attacks. Pakistani drones have once again dominated the skies over Kabul and eastern provinces, with recent images showing continuous flights over Khost, Paktika, and Nangarhar following heavy strikes in these regions. The increased presence of drones indicates Islamabad’s heightened readiness

Malik Tatar Moves to Dushanbe Following Increased Targeted Killings in Iran. Informed sources confirm that Malik Tatar, a highly controversial figure who opposed the Taliban during Afghanistan’s republican era, has traveled to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, in response to a recent surge in targeted killings and serious security threats in Iran. According to the

Mohsin Dawar: Taliban Have Not Yet Broken Free from the Influence of Pakistan’s Military. Despite recent tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, Mohsin Dawar maintains that the disagreements are more apparent and tactical than substantive. He claims that the Taliban’s structure remains influenced by Pakistan’s military establishment and that major decisions by the group continue to

Islamabad Reports Deployment of Thousands of Uzbek Opposition Fighters in Afghanistan. Islamabad has reported the presence of thousands of Uzbek opposition fighters inside Afghanistan. Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, stated that more than 2,500 armed opponents of the Government of Uzbekistan are currently based on Afghan soil. Speaking on Tuesday, 24 February 2026,

Taliban Warning؛ Ready for a Surprise Attack on Pakistan. Taliban announce they are prepared for a surprise and bloody attack against Pakistan. Jumahullah Mujahid, the group’s spokesperson, stated on Monday, 4 Hoot, in an interview with Taliban-controlled television, that Pakistan is engaged in destabilization projects in the region and warned, “Pakistan will once again see

Pakistan’s game of death and politics; invitation to Taliban opponents simultaneous with bombing of eastern Afghanistan. Credible sources say Pakistani officials have officially invited a number of anti‑Taliban figures to come to Islamabad to hold talks about Afghanistan’s political future. According to these sources, if accepted, the meeting would be held within less than a

Mysterious drone patrol in the skies of Kunduz. Local sources in Kunduz province report a drone patrolling over the city. According to eyewitnesses, the drone was moving over parts of the city for a significant time, and its sound could be clearly heard. Sources indicate that the drone changed its path several times and suspiciously