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Afghanistan International: Ahmad Massoud has called on opponents of the Taliban to unite beyond ethnic and linguistic differences, emphasising that Afghanistan needs shared understanding and collective resolve now more than ever. Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, wrote on X on Sunday that Afghans are experiencing unprecedented levels of division, distrust and pressure. He added: “Those who share a path, ideals and pain must stand together.” Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Taliban said on Monday that they had seized a Pakistani border post in eastern Afghanistan after a clash with Pakistani troops, as the cross-border clashes continue for the sixth week. Quoting local Taliban officials in Khost, the Taliban-run national broadcaster, RTA, reported that the confrontation occurred in a border area where Taliban and Pakistani troops exchanged fire. They claimed that the outpost was captured during the fighting and that Pakistani forces suffered casualties, with at least one body left at the scene. 
Afghanistan International: The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says widespread rainfall continues across Afghanistan, with heavy downpours expected in central, eastern and south-eastern regions over the next week. FAO said that while rainfall benefits crop growth, heavy downpours increase the risk of flooding in urban and rural areas, potentially damaging farms, infrastructure and vulnerable livelihoods. 
Khaama: Afghanistan has once again been ranked the world’s unhappiest country, according to the latest World Happiness Report published on Saturday. Finland topped the global ranking again, while Afghanistan remained at the very bottom of the list. Afghanistan had also been ranked the world’s saddest country in last year’s report, underlining the country’s continued struggle with low life satisfaction and worsening social conditions. 
Amu: The Public Health Ministry is one of Afghanistan’s most aid-dependent institutions, relying heavily on international funding to sustain basic services. The case also highlights broader questions about governance under the Taliban, who have repeatedly claimed to have eliminated corruption. The latest allegations, if substantiated, suggest that patronage networks and internal rivalries may continue to shape key institutions. 
8am: Some Kabul residents told the Hasht-e Subh Daily that the Taliban have created conditions in which the process of handling theft cases is marked by delays and negligence. According to them, even to follow up on a simple theft case, people must wait for hours, wander between various Taliban institutions, and ultimately face standard responses such as “we will investigate” or “there is not enough evidence.” They stress that this situation has increased the sense of insecurity among the public. 
Amu: In a statement posted on social media, Hamdullah Fitrat, the Taliban deputy spokesman, said that from Feb. 22 to April 3, at least 761 civilians were killed and 626 others injured in Pakistani attacks across multiple provinces. The strikes, he said, targeted areas in Kabul as well as the provinces of Kandahar, Paktia, Paktika, Nangarhar, Khost, Kunar, Laghman and Nuristan. Alongside casualty figures, Taliban said the attacks caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure.