Ariana: A ski competition was held in Bamyan province with financial backing from Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC), bringing together 230 athletes on the snowy slopes of Chapdara Shah Foladi. With its snow-covered mountains, Bamyan is widely regarded as one of Afghanistan’s premier destinations for winter sports and has previously hosted both national and international ski competitions. Click here to read more (external link).
Pakistan vows to continue attacks against Taliban until ‘goals achieved’
Khawaja Muhammad Asif
Amu: Pakistan’s defense minister said the country’s military operations against Taliban in Afghanistan would continue until Islamabad achieves its stated security objectives, signaling no immediate de-escalation in cross-border tensions. Pakistani officials have not publicly detailed what they describe as their final objectives in Afghanistan. Taliban have not responded to Asif’s latest comments, though they have previously warned that they would retaliate against any cross-border attacks. Click here to read more (external link).
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Tolo News in Dari – March 28, 2026
Several Terrorist Groups Operating In Afghanistan, Says Russia
Afghanistan International: Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan has urged the Taliban and Pakistan to cooperate in tackling terrorism, saying the presence of militant groups in Afghanistan is a real problem. Click here to read more (external link).
13 mountaineers in Balkh summit Alborz at 1,650 meters
Ariana: The Balkh Mountaineering Federation announced that 13 members of the Alborz Central team, led by Reza Rezaei, the federation’s Technical and Professional Deputy, with coordination from the Olympic and Physical Education Directorate and the provincial Mountaineering Federation, successfully climbed Mount Alborz during their first training program. Click here to read more (external link).
Pakistan Strike On Rehab Centre likely War Crime, Says Human Rights Watch
Afghanistan International: In a statement on Friday, the group said international humanitarian law requires all parties to take constant care to protect civilians and ensure that targets are lawful military objectives. Patricia Gossman, associate Asia director at Human Rights Watch, said available evidence indicates the Pakistani airstrike on the rehabilitation facility was unlawful. She added that Pakistani authorities should conduct an impartial investigation to determine why a center full of civilians was targeted and who should be held accountable. Click here to read more (external link).
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Tolo News in Dari – March 27, 2026
Afghans in Iran face growing uncertainty as war enters second month
Ariana: Millions of Afghans living in Iran are facing increasing uncertainty and hardship as the war in the country enters its second month, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). In a statement, NRC Secretary General Jan Egeland warned that more than four million Afghans residing in Iran are among the most vulnerable groups affected by the ongoing conflict. Many Afghan families have lost their only sources of income as informal work has collapsed amid continuous airstrikes and economic disruption. Click here to read more (external link).
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Taliban’s Claimed Security: When People Fear Thieves and Are Afraid to Report Them
Taliban militants (file photo)
8am: Several citizens in various provinces have expressed concern over the rising number of thefts in the country. They say that despite the Taliban’s claims of ensuring security, they do not feel safe, and that most of these robberies are carried out by individuals wearing Taliban uniforms. According to these individuals, the continuation of the current situation is alarming, and armed robberies and theft of people’s property have increased. Citizens emphasize that many people refrain from reporting thefts due to threats from the Taliban and fear possible interrogation or punishment by the group. This comes as a video was recently circulated in the media showing armed robbers dressed in Taliban uniforms entering a jewelry shop and opening fire on the shopkeepers. Local sources confirm that the incident took place in Andkhoy district of Faryab province, in front of the public and Taliban forces. They also attribute the incident to the Taliban and hold the group responsible. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – March 26, 2026