8am: Contrary to previous expectations, the Taliban’s control over Afghanistan did not bring happiness to Pakistan. This is due to an increase in terrorist activities carried out by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) against Pakistan’s interests from Afghanistan. On July 20, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the Pakistani Minister of Defense, acknowledged that Pakistan had initially expressed appreciation to
Ayaz Gul VOA News August 6, 2023 ISLAMABAD — The supreme leader of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban has labeled cross-border attacks, including those on Pakistan, as “haram” or forbidden under Islam. Senior Taliban leaders communicated the “diktat” or decree from Hibatullah Akhundzada to Pakistani officials during recent bilateral talks to underscore their determination not to allow anyone
8am: The citizens of the country have been severely affected by increased poverty under the control of the Taliban. About two years ago, Herati traditional clothes enjoyed a thriving market, and citizens, particularly young people, would purchase them for special occasions such as Eid. However, traditional cloth sellers, this year are witnessing a decline in
Ayaz Gul VOA News June 25, 2023 ISLAMABAD — The supreme leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban declared Sunday that their campaign against illicit drug production in the country had eradicated the cultivation of opium poppies, which are used to make morphine or heroin. Hibatullah Akhundzada’s declaration follows recent media reports and satellite images backed by the United
8am: In his book, Haqqani has devoted a chapter to women’s education, asserting that women have the right to education, but with conditions based on Taliban regulations. Firstly, he states that women should be educated at home by family members and not leave home for education. Secondly, they should never be taught alongside men. Thirdly,
Al Jazeera: The Qatari prime minister held talks with the Taliban earlier this month, signalling a new effort by the Taliban to end its international isolation since they took over Afghanistan nearly two years ago. The talks took place on May 12, which included a meeting between the Taliban’s supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhunzada, and Qatari
Ayaz Gul VOA News April 21, 2023 ISLAMABAD — The reclusive Taliban chief said Friday that he would not allow foreign interference in his Islamic governance in Afghanistan, come what may. Hibatullah Akhundzada spoke to worshippers in a mosque in the southern city of Kandahar at the start of the three-day Eid al-Fitr festival to mark
8am: It has been almost two years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, yet Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, has remained hidden and has not appeared in the media. Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, has made appearances, but Hibatullah has not agreed to do so. This is significant as Haqqani is
By Ikramullah Ikram and Abubakar Siddique Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty April 18, 2023 Afghanistan’s southern city of Kandahar is the historical birthplace and the political base of the Taliban. Now, the country’s second-largest city appears to be becoming the de facto capital under the militant group’s rule. Several officials have recently been transferred from the
Khaama: The de facto regime of Afghanistan’s supreme leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhudzada on Tuesday released an Eid-ul Fitr message and asked the people of Afghanistan to be thankful for “peace and Islamic Sharia System.” Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada said, “Significant reform measures have been taken in culture, education, economy, media and other fields, and the bad