Khawaja Muhammad Asif
Amu: Pakistan’s defense minister said the country’s military operations against Taliban in Afghanistan would continue until Islamabad achieves its stated security objectives, signaling no immediate de-escalation in cross-border tensions. Pakistani officials have not publicly detailed what they describe as their final objectives in Afghanistan. Taliban have not responded to Asif’s latest comments, though they have previously warned that they would retaliate against any cross-border attacks. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan International: Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan has urged the Taliban and Pakistan to cooperate in tackling terrorism, saying the presence of militant groups in Afghanistan is a real problem. 
Ariana: The Balkh Mountaineering Federation announced that 13 members of the Alborz Central team, led by Reza Rezaei, the federation’s Technical and Professional Deputy, with coordination from the Olympic and Physical Education Directorate and the provincial Mountaineering Federation, successfully climbed Mount Alborz during their first training program. 
Afghanistan International: In a statement on Friday, the group said international humanitarian law requires all parties to take constant care to protect civilians and ensure that targets are lawful military objectives. Patricia Gossman, associate Asia director at Human Rights Watch, said available evidence indicates the Pakistani airstrike on the rehabilitation facility was unlawful. She added that Pakistani authorities should conduct an impartial investigation to determine why a center full of civilians was targeted and who should be held accountable. 
Ariana: Millions of Afghans living in Iran are facing increasing uncertainty and hardship as the war in the country enters its second month, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). In a statement, NRC Secretary General Jan Egeland warned that more than four million Afghans residing in Iran are among the most vulnerable groups affected by the ongoing conflict. Many Afghan families have lost their only sources of income as informal work has collapsed amid continuous airstrikes and economic disruption. 
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.