Tolo News in Dari – April 12, 2026
8am: Pakistani media outlets have reported that four members of the Shia Hazara community were killed by unknown gunmen in the country. The Khorasan Diary reported that the incident occurred on Sunday, April 12, in the Hazarganji area of Quetta, Balochistan province. According to the report, the attackers fled the scene after opening fire. Click
8am: Several residents of Ghazni province have expressed concern over the Taliban’s neglect of the province’s historical sites. They say this neglect has allowed recent rains to damage several of the province’s historical monuments, placing some of them at serious risk of collapse. They add that the rainfall has caused the most damage to the
Afghanistan International: Speaking at an online memorial on Saturday, April 11, for members of Afghanistan’s Freedom Front, Massoud said: “The only way to make proper use of opportunities is coordination.” He rejected claims that the Taliban have no alternative, saying such narratives are part of a strategy to suggest that without them, there would be
8am: Sources told Hasht-e-Subh Daily on Saturday, April 11, that the cleric was named “Sheikh Azimi” and had previously been arrested twice by the Taliban. According to sources, the exact reason for his arrest is still unclear, but in the past, he was once arrested for holding a Muharram ceremony and another time for organizing
Amu: Sources say 12 people were killed and 20 others wounded in a shooting in western Afghanistan’s Herat province on Friday, April 10, in an attack that appeared to target civilians visiting a religious site. The assault took place in the Deh Miri area of Injil district in Herat, where a shrine draws visitors, many
Ariana: Richard Pybus, newly appointed head coach of the Afghanistan National Cricket Team, has arrived in Kabul to oversee the team’s upcoming skill development and training camp, the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday. Click here to read more (external link). Other Afghan Sports News Afghanistan U-17 football team ends CAFA campaign with 3–2 loss
Afghanistan International: A report says the United States has accepted only three Afghan refugees since October 2025, highlighting a sharp shift in US refugee admission policies. Last year, Donald Trump introduced sweeping changes to immigration policy, significantly restricting or halting refugee admissions, including applicants from conflict zones such as Afghanistan. However, he prioritised white South
Amu: An Afghan boxer, Fereshta Khani, has won a gold medal at Pakistan’s national boxing championships, marking a notable achievement for Afghanistan’s athletes competing abroad. The tournament, held in Hyderabad in Pakistan’s Sindh Province, brought together athletes from more than 20 regions, including Sindh, Punjab and Islamabad, and lasted nearly a week. Click here to
