PoliticsOpposition Figure Farida Kabul Alleges Increase in Taliban Political Arrests and Asset Seizures
Opposition figure Farida Kabul has accused the Taliban of increasing political arrests and confiscating the assets of domestic critics. Taliban sources confirmed a policy targeting the properties and residences of prominent opposition figures.
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Taliban Leader Lays Foundation for New Prayer Ground in Helmand
Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada visited Helmand province to lay the foundation stone for a large public prayer ground, marking his second trip to the region in two weeks. During the ceremony, he called for national unity and confirmed the facility will be built to standard specifications to accommodate thousands of worshippers.
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Islamic Emirate Minister Says Pamiri Communities Receive Services Comparable to Central Regions
Mullah Nurullah Noori met with elders in Badakhshan to review development progress, stating that Pamiri communities now receive services comparable to central regions. Local representatives acknowledged improvements in telecommunications, healthcare, education, and identification card distribution.
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Administrative Commission Reviews Interior Ministry and Statistics Department Affairs
The Administrative Commission, chaired by Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, convened on 17 Thawr to review Ministry of Interior and statistics department operations, assigning new follow-up tasks to working committees.
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Afghan Analysts and Former Officials Reject Pakistani Researcher’s Claims on Afghanistan’s Territorial Integrity
Afghan analyst Karim Khurram and former Foreign Minister Rangin Dadfar Spanta have dismissed claims by a Pakistani researcher that Afghanistan’s territorial integrity is at risk, labeling the remarks as propaganda. The statements have sparked renewed debate over regional narratives and historical sovereignty.
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Central Zone Provincial Officials Hold Coordination Meeting in Kabul
Provincial officials from Afghanistan’s central zone met in Kabul to coordinate on implementing leadership directives, focusing on narcotics control, urban management, security assessments, and traffic safety.
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Patman Amin, Widow of Former Afghan President Hafizullah Amin, Dies in Germany
Patman Amin, widow of former Afghan President Hafizullah Amin, has died in Germany, her family and the National Democratic Party of Afghanistan confirmed via social media. No cause of death has been disclosed.
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Former Afghan Officials Warn Against Threats to Territorial Integrity
Former Afghan officials Rangin Dadfar Spanta and Hamid Karzai have warned against threats to the country’s territorial integrity, while Taliban officials maintain they have prevented efforts to fragment the state.
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Central Zone Provincial Officials Hold Coordination Meeting in Kabul
Kabul Governor Mullah Aminullah Obaid chaired a coordination meeting on May 7 with senior officials from five Central Zone provinces to discuss security cooperation, narcotics enforcement, and public grievance resolution.
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Deputy Prime Minister Hanafi Meets Farah Governor to Discuss Security and Development Priorities
Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi met with Farah Governor Mohammad Hafez Mujahid to review provincial security and discuss requests for new health centers and development projects in remote areas.
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Afghan Refugee Commission Says It Is Ready to Process Returning Migrants
The High Commission for Addressing Refugee Issues has declared full readiness to receive returning Afghan nationals, while urging Pakistani authorities and international agencies to expedite border crossings at Torkham. Officials highlighted ongoing delays and called for coordinated efforts to ensure safe transit for families.
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Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Publishes Ratified Criminal Regulations for Courts
The Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has published the newly ratified Criminal Regulations for Courts, detailing sentencing guidelines and penalties for various offenses across 119 articles. The document is now available in print and digital formats for public and judicial reference.
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Labour Minister Says Workers' Rights Guaranteed Under Islamic Sharia Framework
Senior officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan marked International Workers’ Day in Kabul, asserting that Islamic Sharia provides the strongest framework for labor protections and announcing the revival of the National Union of Workers and Employees alongside new economic policies.
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Former Pakistani Envoy Says Afghan Stability Requires Inclusive Governance
Former Pakistani envoy Asif Durrani stated that Afghanistan's long-term stability requires an inclusive, Afghan-led government, warning that the Taliban's exclusionary rule risks prolonged instability and international isolation.
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Kabul Municipality Receives Land for Six Townships to Advance Urban Development
Kabul Municipality has received land for six townships across four districts following a signed transfer protocol with the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock. The plots will be legally separated from state property and registered under municipal control to facilitate urban development.
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Construction of Standard Central Prison Begins in Panjshir
Construction has begun on a new standard prison in Panjshir province, costing 116 million Afghanis and expected to be completed in two years. The facility will replace temporary detention centers and include rehabilitation programs for inmates.
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Fawzia Koofi Says Three Relatives Released After Week in Taliban Detention
Former Afghan MP Fawzia Koofi announced the release of three relatives detained by the Taliban for approximately one week, attributing their freedom to international and domestic advocacy efforts while highlighting growing restrictions on women's activism.
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Civil Service Administration Begins Evaluation of 1,555 University Graduates
The Civil Service Administration has launched an evaluation process for 1,555 university graduates following a directive from the Amir al-Mu'minin, with officials emphasizing merit-based recruitment and professional dedication.
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Ministry Denies Reports of Plans to Relocate Kabul Mandawi Market
The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has denied reports of plans to relocate Kabul Mandawi market, clarifying that a recent meeting only discussed underground parking for commercial buildings.
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State Media Reports Discussion on Twelve Provincial Development Projects
State media has reported discussions regarding the implementation of twelve development projects across multiple provinces, though specific details on scope and timelines were not provided.
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