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Escalating violence in Pashtun regions during Ramadan raises concerns
Ariana: Amid the holy month of Ramadan, violence has continued in several Pashtun areas, raising serious concerns among local communities. In a post in X, Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen, the founder and head of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, noted that in Tirah, four Pashtun civilians were reportedly killed and six others injured during operations carried out by
Pakistan Launches Fresh Attacks Inside Afghanistan Amid Rising Tensions
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty February 22, 2026 Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers said they are preparing “an appropriate and calculated response” to Pakistani air strikes that killed at least 18 people in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. Afghan officials said “dozens of people” were injured in the overnight attacks on February 22, “including women and children.” Pakistan said
Tolo News in Dari – February 22, 2026
Pakistan carries out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan
Amu: Pakistan carried out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday night, targeting what it described as militant camps near the border, as local sources reported strikes in several districts of Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. In a statement dated Feb. 21, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the strikes were a “retributive response” to a string of recent
José Antonio Nogueira Officially Appointed Afghanistan Head Coach
Tolo News: José Antonio Nogueira was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Afghanistan national football team. Officials of the Afghanistan Football Federation signed a one-year contract with the Brazilian coach and formally unveiled him during a press conference held this morning (Saturday). Click here to read more (external link).
International Mother Language Day: Concerns Over Unfair and Exclusionary Language Policies in Afghanistan
8am: The majority of Persian speakers and speakers of other commonly used languages in the country have expressed concern over what they describe as unfair and exclusionary language policies of past ruling authorities, as well as the language policies of the Taliban. Click here to read more (external link).
Moldova bans Afghan airlines over safety concerns
Ariana: Moldova’s government has included Afghan airlines in its updated list of carriers banned or restricted from operating in the country, effective 19 February 2026, in line with EU aviation safety rules. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – February 21, 2026
What is it like to travel Afghanistan?
Bradt Guides: To the first-time visitor, Afghanistan feels at once familiar and utterly alien. It is a place many people think they know, thanks to the nightly news, social media or the headlines of the last four decades. Names like Kabul, the Hindu Kush, the Khyber Pass, Kandahar, Bagram, the Taliban, the mujahideen – these