8am: A resident of Baghlan-e Markazi, the provincial center of Baghlan, whose home was robbed by thieves posing as Taliban intelligence forces conducting an inspection, says that nearly eight months have passed since he began pursuing his case through Taliban institutions, yet the suspects were released in exchange for money and through the use of intermediaries. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghan Fighters Dominate Pakistani Rivals at GFN Event in Peshawar
Tolo News: Afghan fighters delivered impressive performances at the Fight Night Global organization’s competitions, defeating their Pakistani opponents. In the event, held last night, Khabir Delawar competed in the 70 kg weight category and defeated Pakistan’s Ishtiaq Bhatti by knockout in the second round, claiming the championship belt. Click here to read more (external link).
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Tolo News in Dari – June 7, 2026
Taliban Detain Dozens Of Women In Herat Hijab Crackdown
Afghanistan International: Residents of Herat told Afghanistan International that Taliban authorities launched a large-scale operation on Saturday to detain women accused of violating the group’s mandatory dress code, with more than 20 women reportedly arrested in one area alone. Witnesses said Taliban officials also detained women at the Almas Sharq shopping centre and in the Qasr area of Herat. Click here to read more (external link).
What Afghanistan’s rotten apples tell us about its non-profit sector
Al Jazeera: In April, I accompanied a friend on a visit to villages in Daikundi province, central Afghanistan. The purpose of the trip was to speak to farmer beneficiaries of a project that an NGO operating in the agriculture sector had carried out and to follow up on its impact. The week I spent travelling with him was quite eye-opening regarding the state of the non-profit sector in the country. Click here to read more (external link).
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Allegations of $500 Bribery for Tazkira Verification: What Is Happening Inside the Taliban’s “Emirate Affairs” Office?
8am: Several citizens of Afghanistan who traveled to Kabul from various provinces to have their tazkiras (national ID card) obtained and translated have raised serious concerns about corruption and obstruction at the “Emirate Affairs” directorate of the Taliban’s Ministry of Justice. They say that after receiving their tazkiras from the Taliban-controlled General Directorate of Civil Registration, they are required to have them verified by this body for translation purposes. However, the head and staff of the department have used various pretexts to obstruct the processing of applicants’ documents and demanded money in exchange for completing their work. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – June 6, 2026
Iran Claims Six Terrorist Group Members Killed at Afghanistan Border
8am: Iranian security forces claimed that six members of a terrorist group were killed in a clash with Iranian border guards in the border region of Zabol, in Sistan and Baluchestan province. Military officials in Sistan and Baluchestan stated that a team of individuals affiliated with a terrorist group had intended to cross into Iranian territory and attack border posts. Click here to read more (external link).
Centuries put India on top against Afghanistan
Amu: India finished the opening day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan at 368 for 3, powered by unbeaten centuries from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. India will resume on the second day with a strong platform, while Afghanistan will look for early wickets to prevent the hosts from posting a massive first-innings total. Click here to read more (external link).
Blast Rocks Area Near Taliban Official’s Residence In Kabul
Afghanistan International: According to the sources, the blast took place outside Seyed al-Naseri Boys’ School and close to the home of Mawlawi Qudratullah Amini, the Taliban’s deputy governor for Kabul. A video obtained by Afghanistan International appears to show Taliban personnel transporting at least one injured person in a ranger vehicle following the incident. Click here to read more (external link).