Brutal Deportation from Pakistan: Sabera’s Journey with her 13-day-old baby at Torkham
Khaama: Sabera, a young mother, was brutally deported from Pakistan with her 13-day-old baby, now stranded helplessly at Torkham border. Sabera recounted how Pakistani authorities forced her family out without warning. “Because of these heartless people, I had to leave Pakistan with my newborn,” she said, referring to the police who evicted them from their home and sent them toward the border. Her husband, the family’s sole breadwinner, had made a living scavenging for recyclables—a meager but vital source of income. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan International: Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, announced that the suspension of the Taliban’s designation as a terrorist organisation eliminates legal barriers to establishing formal relations between Moscow and the Taliban. He stated that this move would facilitate enhanced political and economic cooperation between the two sides. Speaking to Russia’s TASS news agency on Thursday, Kabulov confirmed that joint efforts are underway to normalise bilateral ties comprehensively. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan’s U-19 team to face Nepal in decisive World Cup Qualifier
Amu: Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team took to the nets early Friday morning, fine-tuning preparations for a decisive match against Nepal that will determine a place in the 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup. The much-anticipated game, set for Saturday, April 19, is a pivotal contest in the regional qualifying tournament. Both Afghanistan and Nepal remain undefeated, and the winner will secure a coveted berth in the next global championship. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Kill Teen In Ghazni Province, Detain 12 Relatives After Alleged Attack
Afghanistan International: According to sources speaking to Afghanistan International, the teenager, identified as Mahdi, was shot dead by Taliban forces last Wednesday near the Jaghori district centre. His body was later handed over to his family with instructions to bury him quietly and without funeral prayers. Contrary to these claims, several local sources maintain that Mahdi was merely riding past the district office on a motorcycle when he failed to stop at a Taliban checkpoint. He was shot and killed on the spot, according to eyewitnesses. Photographs seen by Afghanistan International show visible gunshot wounds on his body. Click here to read more (external link).
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister To Visit Kabul In Push To Normalise Ties
Afghanistan International: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, announced on Thursday that he will soon travel to Kabul as part of Islamabad’s efforts to normalise relations with neighbouring countries. Speaking at a joint press conference with Hungary’s Foreign Minister in Islamabad, Dar said his upcoming trip to Afghanistan would aim to strengthen diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Pakistani media have reported that the visit is expected to take place on Saturday, 19 April. Click here to read more (external link).
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Russia Removes Taliban from Terrorist List
Khaama: Russia has officially lifted its two-decade-long ban on the Afghan Taliban, removing the group from its list of designated terrorist organizations. The move, confirmed by Russian state media on Thursday, marks a significant shift in Moscow’s diplomatic posture toward the de facto rulers of Afghanistan. The Russian Supreme Court’s decision to lift the ban, imposed in 2003, takes immediate effect and paves the way for broader engagement between the Kremlin and the Taliban. Although no country has formally recognized the Taliban-led government since it seized power in August 2021 following the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces, Moscow has gradually deepened its ties with the group in recent years. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan A defeats Ireland by 7 wickets in tri-nation series
Amu: Afghanistan A secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the Ireland Wolves in the third match of the Explore Afghanistan Tri-Nation Series in the UAE on Thursday. The Tri-Nation Series features Afghanistan A, Sri Lanka A, and Ireland A, with matches played in Abu Dhabi. Click here to read more (external link).
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Khalilzad Says Pakistan May Be Using Afghan Deportations To Transfer ISIS Fighters
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Afghanistan International: Zalmay Khalilzad, former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, has expressed concern that Pakistani institutions may be using the ongoing deportation of Afghan refugees as a cover to transfer Islamic State (ISIS) militants into Afghanistan. In a post published on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Khalilzad wrote: “Knowledgeable people tell me that they are concerned that the Pakistan establishment might well be using the expulsion of Afghan refugees as a cover to send ISIS terrorist to Afghanistan. I share this concern.” Click here to read more (external link).
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