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Islamic Emirate Spokesperson: Path to Dialogue Open but Revenge for Pakistan Attacks CertainReliable

Islamic Emirate Spokesperson: Path to Dialogue Open but Revenge for Pakistan Attacks Certain

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, vowed revenge for Pakistan's attacks on Afghan soil while expressing openness to dialogue. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned a March 16 airstrike on a Kabul medical center that killed over 400 and wounded more than 250, urging an independent probe.

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Eid al-Fitr Prayers Held in Mosques and Eidgahs Across Afghanistan's ProvincesReliable

Eid al-Fitr Prayers Held in Mosques and Eidgahs Across Afghanistan's Provinces

Eid al-Fitr prayers took place across Afghan provinces, attended by officials, scholars and locals who heard the Islamic Emirate leader's message and condemned recent Pakistani attacks on Afghan territory. Enhanced security measures were in effect nationwide.

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Abdul Kabir Leads Eid Prayer at Sapar Palace, Condemns Recent Pakistani AttacksReliable

Abdul Kabir Leads Eid Prayer at Sapar Palace, Condemns Recent Pakistani Attacks

Abdul Kabir led Eid prayers at Sapar Palace, attended by Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Islamic diplomats, and used the occasion to condemn recent Pakistani attacks as sovereignty violations. He stressed openness to dialogue while affirming readiness to defend Afghanistan.

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Security Sources Report Pakistani Military Regime Forces Fire on Vehicle in Kunar, Killing Female DoctorDeveloping

Security Sources Report Pakistani Military Regime Forces Fire on Vehicle in Kunar, Killing Female Doctor

Security sources reported that Pakistani military regime forces fired on a vehicle in Kunar province, causing it to plunge into the Kunar River and killing a female doctor, with one wounded and five missing. Separate shelling wounded another person in Kunar, while a road between Kamdesh and Bargmatal districts in Nuristan remains closed despite a Pakistani ceasefire announcement.

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Taliban Holds Eid al-Fitr Prayers a Day Earlier Than Many Islamic CountriesReliable

Taliban Holds Eid al-Fitr Prayers a Day Earlier Than Many Islamic Countries

The Taliban observed Eid al-Fitr on Thursday, earlier than many Islamic countries, with leader Mullah Hibatullah declaring himself the leader of Muslims in a speech in Kandahar. Reports indicate forced attendance at prayers and detention of opposing Shia clerics in Herat.

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Pakistani Forces Fire Artillery on Kunar Districts, Taliban Official SaysReliable

Pakistani Forces Fire Artillery on Kunar Districts, Taliban Official Says

Pakistani forces shelled Nari and Marawara districts in Kunar province, firing 72 artillery rounds and violating a temporary Eid al-Fitr ceasefire, a Taliban official in Kunar said. No casualties were reported, though shelling continues in Nari.

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Islamic Emirate Minister Defends Territorial Integrity, Condemns Pakistani AttacksReliable

Islamic Emirate Minister Defends Territorial Integrity, Condemns Pakistani Attacks

Mullah Abdul Kabir, Islamic Emirate minister of refugees and repatriates, affirmed defense of Afghanistan's sovereignty at an Eid al-Fitr ceremony while condemning recent Pakistani attacks and US-Israeli strikes on Iran. He emphasized priorities like Sharia implementation, national unity and economic development as a regional bridge, and expressed openness to talks with Pakistan but readiness to respond to aggression.

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Taliban Enforce Early Eid al-Fitr Prayers in Multiple ProvincesReliable

Taliban Enforce Early Eid al-Fitr Prayers in Multiple Provinces

The Taliban declared Eid al-Fitr on Thursday, earlier than most Islamic countries including Saudi Arabia, and forced residents in Daykundi, Takhar, Badakhshan and Herat provinces to perform prayers despite plans to observe it on Friday. Local sources reported coercion including forcing funeral attendees to break their fast and complaints over restricted mosque access.

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Guardianless Women in Kabul Face Severe Poverty and Economic ChallengesReliable

Guardianless Women in Kabul Face Severe Poverty and Economic Challenges

Guardianless women in Kabul, like Sadiqua who sells vegetables despite illness to feed her children, face severe poverty and rely on sporadic aid. Economic experts urge the Islamic Emirate and aid groups for sustainable support, while the Ministry of Economy highlights ongoing assistance programs.

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