By Frud Bezhan Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty October 24, 2025 A militant group notorious for its extreme interpretation of Islam, the Taliban faced a steep battle to gain international recognition when it toppled the Western-backed Afghan government and seized power in 2021. But over the past four years the Taliban has won the de facto acceptance
Amu: Major border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan remained closed for a 13th consecutive day, disrupting trade and leaving hundreds of travelers stranded on both sides of the border, amid rising tensions between the two sides. According to Khan Jan Alokozai, a senior official at the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, five key commercial
Ariana: In an interview with Deutsche Welle Pashto, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said Afghanistan sees no reason to continue facilitating dialogue between Pakistan and the TTP. “This is Pakistan’s internal problem, and it is their responsibility to address it,” Mujahid stated. He confirmed that delegations from Afghanistan and Pakistan are scheduled to
Ariana: India has officially restored its full diplomatic presence in Afghanistan, upgrading its Technical Mission in Kabul to the level of an embassy, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. The decision follows recent discussions during the visit of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister to New Delhi, marking a renewed phase in India-Afghanistan relations. The
Afghanistan International: The Taliban’s defence minister, Mullah Yaqub Mujahid, said the group does not consider armed groups such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to be terrorists, in contrast to Islamabad’s position. In an interview with Al Jazeera on Sunday, Mujahid said Pakistan and other countries use the label of “terrorism” for political purposes against their opponents.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty October 19, 2025 Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire during talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Doha, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry announced early October 19 on X. “During the negotiations, the two sides agreed to an immediate cease-fire and the establishment of mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability
By RFE/RL’s Radio Mashaal and RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi October 18, 2025 Afghanistan and Pakistan will begin peace talks on October 18 in the Qatari capital of Doha after border clashes and attacks raised fears of an all-out war between the two countries. Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to extend their 48-hour truce late on October 17
Al Jazeera: Tensions are mounting between Pakistan and Afghanistan amid reports of a brutal border attack on the former’s troops as a fragile temporary truce between the neighbours, and once allies, has expired. As the end of the truce approached, Pakistani police official Irfan Ali said a suicide car bomber backed by Pakistan Taliban, known
Afghanistan International: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the Taliban were originally a creation of Pakistan, developed during its alliance with the United States, but have now become “untrustworthy.” Click here to read more (external link). More Amir Khan Muttaqi: All of Afghanistan’s Neighbors Except Pakistan Are Satisfied with Us Taliban, Pakistani Border
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