Ex-Pakistan captain says Rashid is greater than legendary cricketer Wasim Akram

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Rashid Khan

Ariana: Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has boldly stated that Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan is a greater cricketer than legendary bowler Wasim Akram. Akram is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time and is often referred to as The Sultan of Swing. He was part of the Pakistani squad which won the 1992 Cricket World Cup and he was instrumental in shaping Pakistan’s pace attack for over a decade. Click here to read more (external link).

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Resistance Fronts Wage Attacks On Taliban In Kunduz & Takhar

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Afghan Resistance Leaders: Zia (left) and Massoud (right)

Afghanistan International: The National Resistance Front (NRF) and the Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) have claimed responsibility for coordinated attacks against Taliban forces in Kunduz and Takhar provinces on Saturday evening. On Sunday, the NRF released a statement announcing that its fighters had attacked a Taliban base in the seventh security district of Kunduz city the previous evening. The group claimed that three Taliban fighters were killed and two others were wounded in the assault. Click here to read more (external link).

Iranian delegation, including IRGC members, meets with Afghan opposition group in Turkey

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Mohammad Hanif Atmar

Amu: A delegation from Iran, including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), met with representatives of the National Movement for Peace and Justice, an opposition group led by Mohammad Hanif Atmar, in Istanbul, according to a source within the movement. Click here to read more (external link).

Mujeeb Ur Rahman replaces injured Ghazanfar in Mumbai Indians’ squad for IPL 2025

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Ariana: Afghanistan offspinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has replaced his countryman AM Ghazanfar in Mumbai Indians’ (MI) squad for IPL 2025 after an injured Ghazanfar was ruled out of the Champions Trophy, and the IPL that follows. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said recently that Ghazanfar had been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy due to a fractured vertebra sustained during Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe last month. Click here to read more (external link).

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Taliban foreign minister cautiously criticizes power monopolization within leadership

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Muttaqi

Amu: The Taliban’s foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has indirectly criticized the concentration of power within the group’s leadership, stressing the need for internal coordination and warning against policies that drive people to flee the country. Speaking at a religious school, Muttaqi suggested that the leadership should be more inclusive and avoid alienating its own ranks. “You should bring everyone together, and no one should be upset with you. No one should flee from you. Why should people flee? Those who are your own, why should they be forced to escape?” he said. Click here to read more (external link).

Hidden Conflicts within the Taliban: From Internal Attacks to External Threats

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Taliban militants (file photo)

8am: One day after the UN Security Council meeting on the ISIS threat from Afghanistan, a suicide attack at the Kabul Bank branch in Kunduz province killed around seven Taliban fighters and seven civilians. Although the exact number of casualties is still unknown, the Taliban have confirmed and described the attack as a suicide bombing. Previously, the group referred to its suicide attacks as “martyrdom operations.” Security analysts believe the Taliban are unable to control suicide attacks within their ranks. They note the presence of over 20 terrorist groups within the Taliban regime, each with its tactics and ideologies, which will continue their attacks on the group. Analysts also highlight the existence of training centers in Kunduz that provide instruction to foreign fighters and terrorists. According to security experts, there are numerous facilitators within the Taliban apparatus who prepare suicide attacks against this group, enabling them to carry out attacks in sensitive locations.  Click here to read more (external link).

Russia Maintains Taliban Terrorist Designation Amid Ongoing Security Concerns

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Afghanistan International: Despite earlier indications that the Taliban might be removed from its list of terrorist organisations, Russia has so far kept the group on its list, citing unresolved security concerns. In late December 2024, President Vladimir Putin signed a law permitting the temporary suspension of terrorist groups’ activities. This legislation allows Russian courts to conditionally remove organisations such as the Taliban from the terrorist list. However, no such action has been taken regarding the Taliban to date. Click here to read more (external link).

Russian FM: Situation in Afghanistan poses serious threat to neighboring countries

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Lavrov

Ariana: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed concern over the situation in Afghanistan, saying it poses a serious threat to neighboring countries. During a meeting with Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister, Lavrov emphasized the need for cooperation to address security threats in the Central Asian region, particularly in Afghanistan. He specifically mentioned Russia and Tajikistan as countries that could be affected by the instability in Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).

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