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Global inaction has emboldened Taliban to enforce misogynistic, violent an
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has stated that the international community has failed to take meaningful action to stop ongoing human rights abuses in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in 2021, Khaama Press reported.
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KP assembly asks Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan to return to Afghanistan
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Residents of Pakistan's Bajaur district have convened a jirga calling on Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters to leave the area and return to Afghanistan, a move that underscores growing public frustration over violence and insecurity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as per Khaama Press.
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Afghanistan harbours major terror groups despite Taliban's Doha pledge, wa
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan remains a hub for terror groups like ISIS-K, TTP, and Al-Qaeda despite the Doha Agreement, says SIGAR. The Taliban's support for militants and harsh policies have worsened insecurity, stalled diplomacy, and deepened the humanitarian crisis, leaving the country and region at risk,
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Taliban stripped Afghan women of rights, says US Report
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The report addresses issues such as US aid to Afghanistan, the situation of women and girls, security, the economy, counter-narcotics efforts, recent developments, SIGAR's monitoring process, the conclusion of its mission, and the role of other US government agencies in overseeing Afghani
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ISIS-K growth in Afghanistan poses "serious threat" to US, Europe: UN
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UN experts told the Security Council that ISIS-K poses the most serious threat to the US, Europe, and regional stability, warning of its growing online recruitment and global reach. They linked recent terror plots to ISIS propaganda and cautioned about Afghanistan becoming a terrorist hub ag
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No official plans for President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Afghanistan: Ir
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Iran clarified there are no official plans for President Pezeshkian to visit Afghanistan, calling his earlier remarks a personal gesture. The Foreign Ministry said Tehran hasn't decided on recognizing the Taliban, despite Russia doing so, Khaama Press reported.
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Three terrorists behind attack on Chinese nationals killed in Karachi oper
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Counter Terrorism Department have eliminated three terrorists behind the attack on Chinese nationals, affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a raid in Karachi's Manghopir area, ARY News reported, citing CTD.
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Pakistan: Three Tehreek-e-Taliban terrorists killed in Counter Terrorism O
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Three terrorists linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in an intelligence-based operation conducted by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Swat's Barikot of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, Geo News reported, citing a CTD spokesperson.
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EU, Japan express concern over rights situation in Afghanistan; analysts c
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The EU and Japan raised concerns over Afghanistan's worsening human rights situation. Afghan analysts urged dialogue, saying issues should be resolved through engagement. The Taliban has not officially responded but has previously rejected such criticism, stating it upholds rights under Isla
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"Undermines Germany's legal and moral credibility": Frankfurt researcher o
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Germany's recent deportation of Afghan nationals has sparked criticism from rights advocates, with experts warning it undermines legal and humanitarian credibility. Critics say sending people back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan violates international standards and endangers lives, even as
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Afghanistan to send 2,000 workers to Qatar amid rising joblessness, refuge
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan plans to send 2,000 workers to Qatar for legal jobs amid rising unemployment and returning refugees. The Taliban-led Labor Ministry says coordination with Qatar is complete, and registration details will follow. The move aims to ease economic pressure as thousands struggle with p
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Afghanistan sends diplomats to Germany, resumes passport services
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan's caretaker government has sent two diplomats to its embassy in Germany to resume consular services, including passport issuance, after four years. As reported by Tolo News, this move signals possible progress in ties with Germany, with Qatar playing a key role in facilitating th
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