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From Mountains to the Sea: The BLA’s Expanding Footprint and Strategic Vision

The BLA has evolved from a fragmented mountain insurgency into a structured movement projecting power across land, air, and sea — blending real capability with strategic perception to reshape the conflict in Balochistan.

By Dawood Safi —

From Mountains to the Sea: The BLA’s Expanding Footprint and Strategic Vision

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167 Afghan Prisoners Transferred from Iran to Afghanistan

International

167 Afghan Prisoners Transferred from Iran to Afghanistan

The prisoners were handed over to Taliban officials at the Milak border crossing in Helmand province to continue serving their sentences under bilateral agreements between the two countries.

Amu TV, — Reliable

Taliban Bans Smartphone Use in Panjshir Schools

Politics

Taliban Bans Smartphone Use in Panjshir Schools

The ban takes effect on the twenty sixth of Jawza and was notified to school principals via WhatsApp groups from district education directors.

Amu TV, — Developing

Siddiq Barmak's 'Postman' Secures International Sales Agent

Culture

Siddiq Barmak's 'Postman' Secures International Sales Agent

Paris-based Le Pacte has been named the international sales agent for the co-production involving German, French and Turkish companies. The film stars Iraqi Kurdish actor Hussein Hassan Ali and was shot partly in Dohuk, Iraq, and Berlin, Germany.

Amu TV, — Reliable

Afghanistan Expands Economic Ties with Central Asian Countries Through Trade and Projects

Economy

Afghanistan Expands Economic Ties with Central Asian Countries Through Trade and Projects

Trade with Uzbekistan has reached 1.5 billion dollars with a target of 5 billion dollars, supported by investments in gas and power, while similar volumes and infrastructure projects advance with Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.

ToloNews, — Reliable

Belgium Says Reviewing Invitations to Taliban Would Weaken Brussels' Position

International

Belgium Says Reviewing Invitations to Taliban Would Weaken Brussels' Position

A technical meeting is scheduled for June 22-23 in Brussels to discuss the return of Afghan migrants without legal residence in Europe, although no visa requests from Taliban members have been received yet.

Afghanistan International, — Reliable

Taliban military court orders punishment for government employees using smartphones

Politics

Taliban military court orders punishment for government employees using smartphones

The directive applies to both workplace and home use, with violators referred to military courts and devices to be destroyed.

Afghanistan International, — Reliable

Afghanistan's Shia Ulema Council Urges Taliban to Ensure Security for Ashura Ceremonies

Society

Afghanistan's Shia Ulema Council Urges Taliban to Ensure Security for Ashura Ceremonies

Issued on 25 Jawza, the statement also asked mourners to cooperate with security forces while the Taliban Central Corps Command 313 outlined plans for mobile patrols, security belts and checkpoints.

Afghanistan International, — Reliable

Iran Prohibits National Resistance Front from Attacking Taliban

International

Iran Prohibits National Resistance Front from Attacking Taliban

The warning equates any attacks on the Taliban with direct action against Iran itself, as Tehran deepens relations that could lead to formal recognition of the Taliban administration.

Afghanistan International, — Developing

UK Deputy Minister Says Threats from Afghanistan Have Regional Consequences

International

UK Deputy Minister Says Threats from Afghanistan Have Regional Consequences

Hamesh Falconer made the remarks in an interview with Dawn during his trip to Islamabad and urged cooperation to prevent border tensions from escalating.

Afghanistan International and 1 other, — Reliable

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