PoliticsTaliban Kabul Mayor Arrested on Corruption Charges
Abdul Rashid Baloch was detained more than 20 days ago while traveling to Kandahar to pursue corruption cases against dismissed municipal officials. He had served nearly five years as mayor following the Taliban takeover.
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Tamadon TV Head Says Raid Conducted Before Final Court Ruling
Mohammad Jawad Mohseni said forces linked to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's Ministry of Justice halted broadcasts at the Kabul office even as the ownership dispute remained under review by a special court.
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Jamiat Member Says Jum'a Fateh Has Golden Opportunity to Return to the People
The remarks follow the dismissal of Jum'a Fateh as deputy governor of Zabul by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and the creation of a commission to address problems in Badakhshan.
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Taliban Leader Forms High-Level Commission to Examine Badakhshan Problems
The commission met with Badakhshan Governor Ismail Ghaznavi in Faizabad this week and is due to report its findings to Kandahar. The move follows reports of dissatisfaction among local Taliban members over resource management and the reduced influence of provincial commanders.
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Jumah Fateh Rejects Taliban Offer to Head Kabul Intelligence Branch
The rejection follows his dismissal as deputy governor of Zabul and failed talks with senior Taliban figures, prompting leader Hibatullah Akhundzada to form a commission including Abdul Haq Wasiq and Fasihuddin Fitrat to address rising tensions in Badakhshan.
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Former Zabul Deputy Governor Rejects Rumors of Disobeying Islamic Emirate Orders
Mullah Jumah Khan Fateh described the rumors as baseless and affirmed his continued obedience to the Islamic Emirate leadership after being replaced by Mullah Faizullah Tamim.
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Panjshir Governor Calls Support for Orphans Religious Duty of Every Official
Governor Hafiz Mohammad Agha Hakim made the statement during a visit with a Ministry of Interior official, who together distributed school supplies at a facility serving hundreds of children.
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Qatar Embassy in Kabul Holds Meeting on Afghanistan's Relations with the International Community
UNAMA officials Georgette Gagnon and Scott Smith joined Afghan Foreign Ministry representatives to explore ways to bolster ties.
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Former Afghan Justice Minister Says Taliban Smartphone Ban Lacks Religious Basis
Mawlawi argued the prohibition is a political and security measure that will harm society, education, and the economy.
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Taliban Raids Tamadon TV Office in Kabul
Tamadon TV had resumed its operations after an earlier order to stop broadcasting in June 2024 over alleged party affiliations and property disputes. The Taliban have not commented on the reasons behind the current raid.
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan approves master plan for Herat city
Completed after nearly two years of technical studies and assessments, the master plan covers land-use zoning and the development of a new city on 50,000 jeribs of land among other infrastructure projects.
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Taliban Mayor of Kabul Reportedly Detained in Kandahar for 20 Days
The detention reportedly followed his protest against the removal of 42 department heads on corruption charges tied to major construction projects, though the municipality spokesman rejected both the detention and the allegations.
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Taliban order male humanitarian staff to grow long beards at Herat center
The directive was issued at the Islam Qala migrant reception center in Herat and gives male staff one month to comply or face restricted access. It follows the detention of 17 male aid workers for beard violations two days earlier.
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Pakistani Party Leader Attributes Insecurity to Domestic Policies
The remarks were made during a memorial marking five years since Uthman Kakar's death, alongside calls to ease trade with Central Asian countries.
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Anti-Taliban protests reach 29 cities worldwide
Participants in the global demonstrations called for non-recognition of the Taliban regime and highlighted the recent arrests of women in Herat along with the deadly suppression of earlier protests there.
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Public Health Minister of Islamic Emirate Meets International Federation President
Discussions centered on health sector financing and expansion of vaccine services, with both sides affirming commitment to ministry policies.
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Ministry Spokesman Says Afghanistan Has Right to Islamic System Like Other Countries
Maulvi Saif-ul-Islam Khyber posted the remarks on his X account and said any misbehavior by ministry officials or inspectors should be corrected.
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Taliban Ministry of Vice and Virtue Spokesman Describes Hijab as National Sovereignty Issue
Arrests of at least 30 women in Herat for not wearing required hijab prompted protests that security forces dispersed with gunfire, killing one person as confirmed by the United Nations. The developments have led to demonstrations in the United States and several European countries, with activists labeling the policy gender apartheid.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Resign
The announcement follows pressure from over 100 Labour MPs after local election losses and Andy Burnham's by-election win in Mirfield, though one cabinet member maintains that Starmer's tenure is not ending.
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Germany Accepts Six More Taliban Diplomats
The agreement follows technical talks in Istanbul and supports Germany's plans to increase deportation flights to Kabul to three per month.
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