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Hibatullah Akhundzada Issues Eid al-Fitr Message Emphasizing Unity and Non-Interference in Afghan Affairs
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5 sources·Islamic Emirate deputy spokesman reports 4 civilians killed in Pakistani attacks on Afghan border provinces
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Pakistani Shelling in Afghanistan's Khost Province Causes Civilian Casualties, Taliban Officials Say
Kabul Family Faces Poverty Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
Over 4,000 Drought-Affected Families in Herat Receive Food Packages and Agricultural Kits
Detailed plan for Parcel 2.2 of phase one of New Kabul City approved and signed
Afghan, Turkmen officials discuss land acquisition for TAPI project route
Iran Internet Shutdown Enters Third Week Amid US-Israel Tensions
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ReliableTaliban Opponents' Meeting Begins in European Parliament
A meeting of Taliban political and military opponents began in the European Parliament on March 16, its first official engagement on the Afghan crisis. Meanwhile, the WHO highlighted rising health issues among Afghan returnees, and Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada issued an Eid message urging unity without addressing border clashes or women's rights.
ReliableAfghan Refugee Dies After ICE Detention in Texas; CAIR Texas Calls for Investigation
An Afghan refugee and former U.S. forces collaborator died after ICE detention outside his Dallas home, prompting CAIR Texas to demand a transparent investigation into the incident. The case underscores concerns over the treatment of Afghan evacuees amid rising immigration enforcement.
ReliableAfghanistan Sees Slight Fuel Price Drop Amid Global Surge from Middle East Conflicts
Fuel prices in Afghanistan have dipped by 5 Afghanis for diesel, petrol and LPG after an initial surge, bucking a global rise triggered by Middle East conflicts. Economic expert Sair Qureshi cites low import taxes and Central Asian sourcing, while drivers seek deeper cuts and fuel officials monitor markets.
ReliableCommemoration Ceremony for Abdul Ali Mazari Held in Rome
A ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of former jihad leader Abdul Ali Mazari was held in Rome by the Hazara Cultural Center, with speakers stressing ethnic unity, social justice and rejection of extremism. An Italian researcher described the persecution of Hazaras as a slow but steady genocide.
ReliableLebanese Health Ministry Reports 850 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon Since March 2
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported 850 people killed, including women, children and health workers, in Israeli airstrikes since March 2, following Hezbollah missile fire toward Israel. Over 2,100 were injured, with officials condemning attacks on medical teams and displaced residents facing shelter shortages.
ReliableRising Residential Rents and Housing Shortage Raise Concerns Among Kabul Residents
Kabul residents are complaining about sharp increases in residential rents and a housing shortage, which real estate agents link to the return of Afghan migrants from neighboring countries. The Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan reports closing 55 illegal real estate offices in the capital over the past three months.
ReliableCrimea's Agriculture Minister Says Afghanistan, Azerbaijan Replacing Part of Iran's Products in Russian Market
Crimea's Minister of Agriculture Denis Kratiuk said Afghanistan and Azerbaijan are replacing Iranian agricultural products, especially winter supplies, in the Russian market. The shift could happen quickly and affect regional trade.
ReliableAfghan Youth Boxer Mojtaba Haidari Continues Intensive Training for International Events
Seventeen-year-old Afghan national youth boxer Mojtaba Haidari, a multiple medal winner, is self-funding intensive training for future international events after missing Thailand qualifiers due to insufficient budget from the Sports Administration. The athlete remains committed to securing world medals and representing Afghanistan.
ReliablePakistan's UN Deputy Representative Urges UNAMA to Report Afghanistan Security Objectively
Pakistan's Deputy UN Representative Mohammad Osman Iqbal Jadoon urged UNAMA to objectively report Afghanistan's security situation amid concerns over terrorism, while supporting a three-month extension of its mandate approved unanimously by the Security Council. He accused some Taliban elements of aiding groups like TTP, ISIS and Al-Qaeda that launch attacks into Pakistan from Afghanistan.
ReliablePakistani political figures call for end to clashes with Taliban
Pakistani politicians Mahmoud Khan Achakzai, Mohsen Dawar and Khushhal Khan Kakar issued a joint statement calling for an end to clashes between the Taliban and Pakistan, citing civilian casualties from Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan. They described the tensions as an 'undeclared war' affecting Pashtuns and urged policy changes to promote peace.
ReliableAfghan Wireless Distributes 500 Iftar Packages to Needy, Disabled in Herat
Afghan Wireless distributed 500 iftar packages in Herat to needy residents, disabled individuals, and municipal workers during Ramadan. The Islamic Emirate's spokesperson condemned the UN Security Council's renewal of sanctions against senior officials as a rights violation.