Taliban militants (file photo)
8am: Several citizens in various provinces have expressed concern over the rising number of thefts in the country. They say that despite the Taliban’s claims of ensuring security, they do not feel safe, and that most of these robberies are carried out by individuals wearing Taliban uniforms. According to these individuals, the continuation of the current situation is alarming, and armed robberies and theft of people’s property have increased. Citizens emphasize that many people refrain from reporting thefts due to threats from the Taliban and fear possible interrogation or punishment by the group. This comes as a video was recently circulated in the media showing armed robbers dressed in Taliban uniforms entering a jewelry shop and opening fire on the shopkeepers. Local sources confirm that the incident took place in Andkhoy district of Faryab province, in front of the public and Taliban forces. They also attribute the incident to the Taliban and hold the group responsible. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Flooding across several provinces in Afghanistan has killed at least five people and injured six others over the past 24 hours, according to the Taliban-run disaster management agency. The agency said the floods affected provinces including Parwan, Paktia, Kandahar, Zabul and Helmand, causing both casualties and property damage. At least 16 homes were completely destroyed and 87 others were partially damaged, the agency said. Three families were displaced, and a total of 180 families were affected by the flooding. 
Ariana: The Afghanistan national football team lost 2–1 to Myanmar in the Asian Cup qualifiers in Yangon on Thursday afternoon. Afghanistan’s national team is scheduled to play its final match of the competition on March 31 against Syria in Saudi Arabia. 
Amu: A Taliban official said that Pakistani artillery fire killed one civilian and wounded three others in the eastern province of Kunar, as cross-border tensions between the two sides continue to rise. Faridullah Dehqan, a spokesman for the Taliban police command in Kunar, said in a statement that Pakistani forces fired artillery shells on Tuesday evening into the Pashingar area of Nari district. One of the shells, he said, struck a residential home, killing a civilian and injuring three others. The incident is the third reported exchange of fire along the border since the expiration of what Pakistan had described as a temporary unilateral ceasefire. During the ceasefire, Taliban reported three violation incidents by Pakistan and three civilian deaths. 
Khaama: Clashes have resumed along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border in Zabul Province after the end of a four-day unilateral ceasefire by Pakistan, according to local sources. The fighting began late in the Shamulzai district after Pakistani border forces carried out artillery shelling on residential areas, prompting a response from Afghan Taliban forces. The clashes lasted around two hours, with mortar shells hitting homes in border areas, although details about casualties and damage remain unclear. This is the first major clash reported after the ceasefire ended, despite earlier accusations from both sides that the truce had already been violated. 
Ariana: Khubaib Ghufran, spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Culture, announced on Tuesday that over Eid al-Fitr holidays approximately 2.3 million domestic and foreign tourists visited the country’s recreational areas and natural attractions. Ghufran said this level of tourist presence shows a significant increase compared to previous years and indicates growth and strengthening of the tourism sector. 
Ariana: Tuberculosis remains one of the most serious public health threats in Afghanistan, with thousands of new cases reported each year, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, marking World Tuberculosis Day. The United Nations said that with an estimated rate of 203 cases per 100,000 people in 2025, the disease continues to be a major health challenge in the country. The Taliban-run Public Health Ministry has previously said that about 75,000 people contract tuberculosis each year in Afghanistan, with around 10,000 deaths linked to the disease.