SecurityReligious Scholars from Afghanistan and Pakistan Urge Extension of Taliban-Pakistan Ceasefire
Religious scholars from Afghanistan and Pakistan issued a joint letter urging leaders to extend the Taliban-Pakistan ceasefire to ensure a safe environment for Hajj and foster lasting peace. The truce, mediated by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar, ended on March 23 amid reports of border attacks causing civilian casualties.
ReliablePakistani Shelling Displaces 8,000 Families, Destroys 600 Homes in Afghanistan's Kunar Province
Shelling by the Pakistani military regime in Afghanistan's Kunar province has destroyed nearly 600 homes and displaced about 8,000 families, with no casualties reported. Local officials confirmed 24 shells fired in the past 24 hours and are coordinating aid efforts.
ReliableUzbekistan Seizes Over 72 kg of Hashish Hidden in Fake Potatoes from Afghanistan
Uzbekistan authorities seized over 72 kilograms of hashish hidden in fake potatoes inside a truck from Afghanistan at a border crossing, likely destined for Russia. The discovery was reported by Uzbekistan's State Security Service press center via RIA Novosti.
ReliableKandahar Authorities Prevent Smuggling of 50 Cows from Pakistan
Authorities in Kandahar's Spin Boldak district foiled the smuggling of 50 cows from Pakistan across the Durand line, arresting several suspects. The incident follows the prevention of a similar smuggling of 43 cows 10 days earlier in the same province.
ReliablePakistan Uses 'Calculated Pressure' on Taliban in Escalating Clashes, Avoids Targeting Leaders
Pakistan has conducted airstrikes in Afghan cities amid escalating clashes with the Taliban, who have responded with attacks, causing significant civilian casualties according to UN figures. A former Pakistani general says the strikes apply 'calculated pressure' without targeting leaders to avoid regional instability.
ReliableSources Report Clash Between Taliban Forces and Pakistani Border Guards in Zabul
Sources reported a two-hour clash between Taliban forces and Pakistani border guards in Zabul's Shmalzay district after Pakistani shelling of residential areas, with no details on casualties. The incident follows the end of Pakistan's four-day ceasefire amid ongoing border conflicts now in their fourth week.
ReliablePakistan Reaffirms Anti-Terrorism Commitment as Ceasefire with Kabul Nears Deadline
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed commitments to anti-terrorism operations, including in Afghanistan, as a temporary Eid al-Fitr ceasefire with Kabul authorities nears its end without signs of extension. Tensions continue amid mutual accusations and recent deadly cross-border incidents.
DevelopingReports of Two Explosions at US Consulate in Erbil, Iraq
Regional media reported two explosions at the US Consulate in Erbil, Iraq, with no details on damage or casualties and no comment from US or Iraqi officials. The incident occurs amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Trump's ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz.
ReliableHundreds of Families Displaced by Pakistani Army Attacks in Nangarhar Face Harsh Conditions
Hundreds of families from border districts in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces have been displaced by recent Pakistani army attacks and are facing harsh conditions in Mohmand Dara district without shelter, food or aid. Victims report civilian casualties, injuries and home destruction from mortar strikes.
ReliableTaliban Claim Air Defenses Fired at Pakistani Drones over Balkh
Taliban officials in Balkh claimed their air defenses fired at Pakistani drones over the province, following local reports of a strike on a corps command in Dehdadi district. The incident occurred as a temporary ceasefire between the Taliban and Pakistan ended amid mutual accusations.
ReliableFormer Moldovan Police Official Details Shifting Heroin Routes from Afghanistan to Europe
A former Moldovan anti-narcotics police chief told Russian media Izvestia that heroin routes from Afghanistan to Europe have shifted to sea paths from Turkey due to tighter Bulgarian border controls, with networks involving Kurdish groups linked to the PKK. The Taliban say they have made major progress against drug production and trafficking since taking power.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Reports Pakistan Attacks on Kunar, Nuristan During Eid Ceasefire
The deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan reported that Pakistan violated an Eid ceasefire by attacking Kunar and Nuristan provinces, killing three people including a child. Experts attributed the attacks to broader regional tensions and called for stronger monitoring mechanisms.
ReliableSix-Member Gang Arrested for Credit Card Theft and Fraud in Parwan Province
Security forces in Parwan province arrested a six-member gang accused of credit card theft and fraud by impersonating telecom agents with fake prizes, seizing 40 SIM cards and 19 mobile phones. The case is under investigation, with officials vowing no leniency toward corruption.
ReliablePakistan Foreign Minister Defends Airstrikes in Afghanistan as Anti-Terrorism Effort
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar defended ongoing airstrikes in Afghanistan as part of the country's anti-terrorism commitment, targeting TTP and Baloch groups. Clashes with Taliban forces have lasted four weeks, with reported civilian casualties and a brief, violated ceasefire.
ReliableSaudi Air Defenses Intercept Four Drones and Two Missiles
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted four drones and one ballistic missile, with a second missile landing harmlessly outside populated areas, the Ministry of Defense said. The attacks come amid repeated strikes on the kingdom since U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran began on February 28.
Ministry of Interior Affairs Reports Public Security Police Ensured Safety During Eid Across All Provinces
Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior Affairs said the Public Security Police fully ensured security across all provinces during the three days of Eid through special measures, with Kabul residents expressing satisfaction. Public Security Police chief Mullah Abdul Rahim Zahir confirmed the success and pledged ongoing efforts for continuous security.
ReliableAfghan political figures submit protest letter to UNAMA over Pakistani military strikes
Afghan political figures, professors, activists and elders delivered a protest letter to UNAMA in Kabul protesting Pakistani military strikes, including a March 16 attack on a Kabul drug treatment center that allegedly killed 400 and injured 250. The letter demands UN condemnation, investigation, ICC referral for Asim Munir, compensation and respect for Afghan sovereignty.
ReliableAmnesty International Raises Concerns Over Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Drug Rehabilitation Center
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over a Pakistani airstrike on the 'Omid' drug rehabilitation center in east Kabul on March 16, 2026, citing potential violations of international humanitarian law and significant civilian casualties. The organization called for an independent investigation by Pakistani authorities.
ReliableMassive Explosions Reported in Tehran Amid Ongoing US-Israel Attacks on Iran
Iranian media reported massive explosions in Tehran amid the fourth week of joint U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, with no details on the blasts' locations or targets. The incident follows a U.S. ultimatum from President Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening strikes on Iranian energy plants.
ReliablePakistan Army Chief Warns Afghanistan Soil Must Not Be Used Against Pakistan
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir warned that Afghanistan must not be used as a base for attacks against Pakistan and that security forces would act against such threats. The statement comes amid heightened tensions, mutual accusations of cross-border militancy, and recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan that Taliban officials say targeted civilians.