Matiul Haq Khalis
AP: The Taliban’s top environment official [Matiul Haq Khalis, the head of the National Environmental Protection Agency] on Monday called for Afghanistan’s inclusion in U.N. climate talks, saying extreme weather and water scarcity are having a “profound impact” on people’s lives and the economy. A Taliban delegation attended last year’s COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan, but as observers. Click here to read more (external link).
Pezeshkian
Amu: Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Monday that it has not received any formal instructions regarding a visit by President Masoud Pezeshkian to Afghanistan, despite the president himself expressing interest in opening a new chapter in ties with the Taliban-led administration in Kabul. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, “There is currently no official plan communicated to us for a presidential visit to Afghanistan.” He emphasized that the government’s recent statements reflected Iran’s ongoing commitment to “good-neighborly relations and brotherhood” with Afghanistan. The clarification came after Pezeshkian publicly stated during a recent meeting with senior Foreign Ministry officials that he is ready to visit Kabul. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: An Afghan-led team has secured first place in the Qualcomm Edge AI Consumer Utility Track at RAISE Your Hack 2025, the world’s largest AI hackathon, held at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. The event hosted over 6,200 participants, 923 teams, and 220 AI projects from across the globe. The team behind SignBridge includes developers Ahmad Zia Yousufi, Ahmad Zamir Yousufi, Carlo Fritz, Alina Aliaskerova, and Benjamin Salon (Lartifroid). The project was submitted through Lablab.ai, a platform dedicated to AI innovation and the official host of the hackathon. Click here to read more (external link).
8am: In Nangarhar’s Khogyani district, a tragic incident occurred when a vehicle belonging to the Taliban intelligence service ran over and killed two women, according to local sources. The incident took place on the evening of Saturday, 26 July 2025, in the Chamtali area. A local source reported that the Hilux vehicle was traveling at high speed when it collided with the two women, resulting in their deaths. Sayed Tayeb Hammad, spokesperson for the Taliban police command in Nangarhar, confirmed the incident, stating that it was caused by “the driver’s negligence and excessive speed.” Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: The 2025 edition of the Men’s Asia Cup will take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced. With the T20 World Cup scheduled for next year, the tournament serves as a key preparation ground for participating nations. Afghanistan has been placed in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong. Click here to read more (external link).
Muttaqi
Afghanistan International: The comments were made during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to a statement from the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued Sunday. Muttaqi urged Iranian authorities to carry out deportations in a phased manner while ensuring humane treatment. In response, Araghchi reportedly assured that future deportations would be conducted gradually and with respect for human dignity. Click here to read more (external link).
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Amu: Afghan women who fled Taliban rule for neighboring Tajikistan are now facing the risk of arrest and forced deportation, according to multiple migrants and rights advocates. Several women told Amu TV that Tajik authorities have begun conducting sweeps and detentions targeting Afghan nationals in various parts of the country. Fearing arrest, many migrants say they are now sheltering indoors and avoiding public spaces. Click here to read more (external link).
8am: Sources confirmed to the Hasht-e Subh Daily that on Sunday, July 27, Pakistani police intensified their crackdown, even conducting searches for asylum seekers while wearing civilian clothes. According to these sources, the arrests have accelerated, particularly in the F-17 and B-17 sectors of Islamabad. They further emphasized that the Pakistani government has suspended the extension of visas for asylum seekers for the past month. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan International: Afghan residents told Afghanistan International on Saturday that police conducted a raid in the area and detained multiple individuals. One resident shared a video, stating he had entered Pakistan legally but now lives in fear of arrest due to the suspension of visa renewals. He said he witnessed police vehicles transporting Afghan migrants from the area early that morning. Click here to read more (external link).
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