Khaama: Political analyst Salim Paigar was shot and critically wounded in an armed attack near his home in Kabul on Thursday, according to sources close to his family. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital, where doctors said his condition remains serious. Paigar, a well-known commentator in Kabul, had publicly supported some Taliban policies but
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi October 8, 2025 Internet watchdog NetBlocks has confirmed reports from inside Afghanistan that several major social media sites have been “intentionally restricted.” “Metrics show social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat are now restricted on multiple providers in Afghanistan; the incident follows last week’s telecoms blackout and is the latest in
Afghanistan International: Locals in Kabul, Parwan, Balkh, Samangan, and Faryab said the social media disruption began recently. Some users also reported being unable to log into Snapchat. Click here to read more (external link). Related Internet Connectivity for Families in Southern Afghanistan Severely Limited
Amu: New recruits in Taliban police in Panjshir province have been asked to procure their own weapons or risk dismissal, four sources from the Taliban police told Amu. The sources said the order specifically targets local recruits from Panjshir, while Taliban members brought in from other provinces are exempt. Click here to read more (external
Amu: Afghan Muay Thai fighter Nawidullah Saadi is set to make his debut in ONE Championship, the world’s largest professional martial arts organization, on Friday, October 10, in Bangkok, Thailand. Saadi, originally from Dasht-e-Barchi in Kabul, began training in 2016 at the Kabul Shahans Gym in western Kabul. After years of dedicated practice and participation
Khaama: Pakistani authorities have intensified their campaign to deport Afghan refugees, with multiple reports of police raids, harassment, and arbitrary arrests in Islamabad and other cities. Refugees say visa renewals have been suspended, leaving thousands vulnerable to detention and forced return. Residents of the B-17 neighborhood in Islamabad told reporters that police raided homes on
Amu: Internet users in Kandahar say Wi-Fi services provided by several local companies have been cut off again, sources told Amu on Tuesday. According to the sources, at present, only Afghan Telecom’s Wi-Fi network remains operational in the province. However, they warned that its services might also be suspended soon. The outage comes as residents