Afghanistan International: Pakistani customs officials announced the discovery and seizure of a shipment of weapons left behind by US forces in Afghanistan at the Torkham crossing. American media outlet The Media Line wrote that Pakistani officials believe the weapons were supposed to be delivered to militant groups in Pakistan. Click here to read more (external
Afghanistan International: A spokesman for the Taliban’s Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice called the Pashtun Jirga of Pakistan the work of “ISI contractors and mercenaries” and a “conspiracy” of the organisation. Without naming anyone, Saif Khyber said that these people were taking advantage of the “compulsions of the Pashtun people”. The
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty October 12, 2024 By Abubakar Siddique Pakistan’s decision to ban a prominent civil rights organization will further alienate the country’s large Pashtun ethnic minority, experts say. The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), a grassroots movement that advocates for the rights of Pakistan’s estimated 40 million Pashtuns, was designated a “proscribed organization” on
Khaama: Radio Pakistan has reported that several Afghans participated in protests organized by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in exchange for promises of financial rewards. The state radio claimed that the arrested Afghans damaged public property during the demonstrations. During these protests, Pakistani police arrested 412 individuals, including 60 Afghans. So far, the PTI party
Afghanistan International: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry called on the Taliban to respond to the needs and demands of the Afghan people, including the reopening of girls’ schools, instead of interfering in the country’s internal affairs. The Taliban had previously asked Islamabad to hold talks with the protesters. In a statement on Monday, October 7, Pakistan’s Foreign
Khaama: Officials in Kandahar province report that 60 families were expelled from Pakistan and have entered Afghanistan through the Spin Boldak border. The registration and refugee identification committee at the Anjargi camp in Kandahar stated that 60 families, consisting of 323 individuals, returned to the country through Spin Boldak over the past two days. Click
Afghanistan International: The federal government of Pakistan announced on Sunday that it has officially designated the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) as a ‘proscribed organisation,’ effectively banning its activities across the country. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said on Sunday that tensions between Pakistan’s government and the opposition have reached a worrying level and could have a negative impact on the entire region. Supporters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have rallied in Islamabad to push for Khan’s release as the police blocked roads,
Afghanistan International: Abbas Stanikzai, the Taliban’s deputy foreign minister, expressed concern regarding the problems in exporting Afghan traders’ products and threatened Pakistan that it will close the Central Asian route for Pakistani goods. Stanikzai said at a meeting in Logar province on Wednesday that they face problems at the borders when Afghanistan’s crops come to
By Ayaz Gul VOA News September 30, 2024 Islamabad — The Taliban said Monday that their security forces had killed and captured several “key members” of a regional Islamic State affiliate for plotting recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, alleging that the suspects had crossed over from Pakistan. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, listed the claims and so-called