US President Donald Trump demanded that Afghanistan return control of Bagram Air Base to Washington, warning the Taliban government that "bad things are going to happen" if they did not comply with his demand.
US President Donald Trump said that the US is trying to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which is currently under the control of the Taliban government after the US troops withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021
As winter begins in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), hundreds of families displaced by the August floods in Talidas, Ghizer district of PoGB, remain stranded in makeshift tents. With plummeting temperatures and inadequate facilities, flood victims are now appealing to the governme
This comes despite the Pakistan's increased diplomatic engagement with Kabul in 2025 after the heightened tensions and a prolonged hiatus in the high-level diplomatic exchanges held last year.
Afghanistan and the U.S. reportedly agreed on a prisoner exchange after a recent Kabul visit by a U.S. delegation. Officials and analysts said the talks signal improved engagement, reduced mistrust, and potential for stronger diplomatic, political, and economic relations, Tolo News reported.
UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.
The Taliban's "no skin contact with unrelated males" rule prohibits male rescuers from physically assisting women, even in life-threatening situations. This has led to delays or denial of medical care to women trapped under rubble.
A new United Nations survey has found that over 90 per cent of Afghans support girls' access to education, even as the Taliban continues to enforce a ban on female secondary and higher education, Khaama Press reported.
US President Donald Trump has cut funding for Afghan resettlement programs, leaving thousands who aided American forces vulnerable to Taliban retaliation. Critics told Khaama Press the move endangers Afghan allies, undermines U.S. credibility, and poses serious risks to women and girls if pr