Taliban–Pakistan talks in Riyadh end without progress: Report

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Amu: A new round of direct talks between delegations from Pakistan and the Taliban, hosted by Saudi Arabia, ended without progress late Sunday, Pakistan’s Dawn News reported, citing two sources familiar with the discussions. Sources have confirmed to Amu TV that a delegation of the Taliban had travelled to Saudi Arabia for the talks. The sources told the outlet that the confidential meeting in Riyadh concluded with both sides holding to their previous positions and showing no sign of compromise. Despite the stalemate, another round of talks in Saudi Arabia remains possible, Dawn reported. Click here to read more (external link).

Afghanistan Records 300 New HIV Cases as Concerns Grow Over Rising Public-Health Risks

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Khaama: Afghanistan’s Health Ministry says 300 new HIV cases have been recorded this year, heightening concern among health officials and aid agencies as the country marks World AIDS Day. Officials cite low public awareness and limited access to diagnostic and treatment centres as key drivers of the rise, noting that many patients remain unaware of their infection during early stages. Click here to read more (external link).

Shaheen: Pakistani ISI Trying to Link D.C. Shooting to Islamic Emirate

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Taliban Sohail Shaheen

Tolo News: Suhail Shaheen, the acting ambassador of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar, says Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is trying to link the recent shooting incident in Washington to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. In an interview with an Indian media outlet, Shaheen said the aim of this effort is to tarnish the image of the Afghan government and portray Afghans as a security threat. Click here to read more (external link).

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Afghanistan and India A share U-19 triangular series title after rain abandons final

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Amu: The final match of the Youth Triangular Series between Afghanistan U-19 and India A U-19 was abandoned on Sunday due to persistent rain in Bengaluru, leading both teams to share the tournament trophy. The highly anticipated final saw a promising start for the Afghan side, with bowlers delivering early breakthroughs before the weather forced play to a halt. Click here to read more (external link).

Pakistan cancelled military action against Afghanistan at Qatar’s request: DPM Dar

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Ishaq Dar

PTI: “The Afghan Taliban will have to reconsider their policy since they are in power. We don’t want anything from them; we are ready to do anything, but since their government came to power, our 4,000 officers and soldiers have been killed, and over 20,000 injured. So how can I say that ‘let us close our eyes (towards Afghanistan)’?” He also warned that Pakistan has the power and capability to fix the issues of militancy emanating from Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).

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US halts visa issuance for Afghan passport holders

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Amu: The US Department of State announced on Saturday that it has immediately paused the issuance of visas to individuals traveling on Afghan passports, citing national security concerns after last week’s shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. Human rights groups and international organizations, including the United Nations, have expressed concern over the sweeping nature of the measures. Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, warned that an isolated incident should not be used to justify punitive action against an entire community. “The act of one individual must not be used to stigmatize or penalize a whole population,” he said in a statement. Click here to read more (external link).