Reliability Updates
Pakistan vows immediate strong response to any Taliban provocations along Afghan border
UN Special Rapporteur Bennett: Taliban Restrictions on Women's Medical Education Could Constitute 'Femicide'
Iran-US delegations return to capitals after third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva
Taliban spokesperson claims attacks on Pakistani military posts along eastern border
Pakistan's Special Representative Discusses Human Rights in Afghanistan with EU Envoy
Taliban, Uzbekistan Aim to Increase Bilateral Trade to $5 Billion
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ReliableIslamic Emirate Conducts Airstrikes on Pakistani Military Targets in Response to Prior Attacks
Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense claimed successful airstrikes on Pakistani military targets, killing dozens and capturing sites, in response to prior Pakistani attacks amid resident solidarity and international calls for restraint. Kabul remains calm with normal activities.
UnconfirmedPakistani and Turkish foreign ministers discuss escalating clashes between Islamabad and Taliban
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told his Turkish counterpart that Pakistan conducted airstrikes inside Afghanistan in response to provocative Taliban actions, amid escalating border clashes. Both sides agreed to stay in touch on regional stability.
UnconfirmedUS Urges Citizens to Leave Afghanistan Immediately
The US Embassy in Qatar urged American citizens to immediately leave Afghanistan and avoid Pakistan border areas amid escalating Taliban-Pakistan clashes, including reported Pakistani bombings and airstrikes on Afghan provinces.
Pakistan contacts Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar for mediation to prevent Afghan Defense Forces attacks on Pakistani militias
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister spoke with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister about recent events and reducing violence, while also contacting Oman and Qatar for mediation against Afghan Defense Forces strikes on Pakistani militias.
UnconfirmedPakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif Describes Taliban as Unreliable, Declares Open War Begun
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif accused the Taliban of serving as India's proxy and fostering terrorism, declaring open war and claiming Pakistani strikes on Taliban targets in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia killed dozens.
UnconfirmedIslamic Emirate Defense Ministry says objectives of revenge operation against Pakistan achieved according to plan
Afghanistan's Defense Ministry claimed success in a revenge operation against Pakistani posts across the Durand Line, reporting 55 enemy soldiers killed and multiple sites captured, in response to prior Pakistani airstrikes.
ReliableAdministrative Commission Meeting Held Under Deputy PM Hanafi
Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi chaired an Administrative Commission meeting, where committees reported on activities and discussions focused on the Ministries of Interior and Education, with tasks assigned for further agenda items.
ReliableUN Secretary-General Voices Concern Over Escalating Taliban-Pakistan Clashes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over escalating clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistan, urging dialogue and civilian protection amid mutual accusations of aggression. He called for continued regional mediation to avert instability.
ReliableRussian spokesperson: US, NATO never reported to UN Security Council on Afghanistan during 20-year presence
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized the US and NATO for failing to report to the UN Security Council on their Afghanistan operations over 20 years, urging that the same not happen with Gaza peace efforts.