Trade With Russia Hits $538 Million, Driven By Imports, Says Taliban
The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce says trade between Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and Russia has reached $538 million annually.
Afghanistan
Pakistani Border Post Targeted, Destroyed In Kunar, Says Taliban
The Taliban said their forces destroyed a Pakistani army border post near the Durand Line in Dangam district of Kunar province.
TAPI Pipeline Advances 25 Km In Afghanistan, Says Taliban
The Taliban say construction of the TAPI gas pipeline inside Afghanistan has progressed by 25 kilometres, with work on a further 120 kilometres prepared to begin.
Taliban & Pakistan Hold Talks To Reopen Torkham Crossing
Informed sources told Afghanistan International on Monday that Taliban and Pakistani officials held a meeting in Torkham to discuss resuming movement through the crossing.
At Least 28 Dead As Floods & Heavy Rain Hit Afghanistan
The Taliban’s disaster management authority says at least 28 people have died and 49 were injured in flooding and heavy rain over the past four days, with 567 homes destroyed across several provinces.
China Backs Pakistan Efforts To Ease Regional Tensions
Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said on X that Beijing supports Islamabad’s efforts to ease tensions in the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Iran Executes Two Over Alleged Ties To Exiled Opposition Group
The Islamic Republic of Iran has executed two political prisoners, Akbar Daneshvar-Kar and Mohammad Taghavi, at Ghezel Hesar prison in Karaj.
Afghanistan Freedom Front Resumes Operations, Reports Deadly Attack In Badakhshan
The Afghanistan Freedom Front has announced it has resumed attacks against the Taliban after halting operations during Ramadan.
Taliban Seeks Annual Purchase Of 2 Million Tonnes Of Russian Fuel
Russia’s trade centre in Afghanistan said the Taliban are seeking to purchase two million tonnes of fuel annually from Russia.
Four Children Killed In Landmine Explosion In Ghazni
Local Taliban officials in Ghazni said four children were killed after a landmine exploded in a village, blaming the incident on children handling unexploded ordnance.
Taliban Detains Activists For Urging Girls’ School Reopening
Local sources in Herat told Afghanistan International that Taliban intelligence arrested two civil activists early on Saturday after they called for girls’ schools to reopen.
Taliban Organise Armed Rally Against Pakistan In Khost
Taliban-linked media reported on Saturday that an armed march against Pakistan was held in Khost, with participants carrying weapons and chanting anti-Pakistan slogans.
Uzbekistan & Taliban Establish Joint Trade Council
A joint Uzbekistan-Taliban business council has been established at Uzbekistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aiming to expand trade and industrial cooperation between the two sides.
Several Terrorist Groups Operating In Afghanistan, Says Russia
Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan has urged the Taliban and Pakistan to cooperate in tackling terrorism, saying the presence of militant groups in Afghanistan is a real problem.
Former Afghan FM Calls On Taliban & Rivals To Unite For Afghanistan’s Defence
Former Afghan foreign minister Hanif Atmar has urged the Taliban and political opposition to mobilise to defend the country following civilian casualties in a Pakistani strike on Kabul.
Taliban Deputy Army Chief Visits Border Areas In Paktika
The Taliban Defence Ministry said its deputy army chief, Mali Khan Siddiq, visited border areas in Paktika, rejecting Pakistan’s claims of territorial control as false propaganda.
Taliban Lift Visa Requirement For Iranian Lorry Drivers
The Taliban governor’s office in Herat said on Friday that Iranian lorry drivers will no longer need visas to enter Afghanistan, in a move aimed at easing cross-border trade.
Pakistan Strike On Rehab Centre likely War Crime, Says Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch says Pakistan’s strike on a drug treatment center in Kabul, which killed civilians, was unlawful and likely a war crime, calling for an immediate, impartial investigation and accountability.
Russia, Taliban In Talks On Recruiting Afghan Workers
Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, said Moscow is in talks with Taliban officials about recruiting Afghan workers.
Torkham Crossing Closed Again After Pakistani Guard Wounded
Pakistani media reported on Friday that the Torkham border crossing was once again closed to the deportation of undocumented Afghan migrants after a Pakistani border guard was wounded.
Malaysia Reviewing Recognition Of Taliban Administration, Says PM Ibrahim
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his country is reviewing whether to recognise the Taliban administration in co-ordination with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Malaysian PM Holds Separate Talks With Pakistan & Taliban Prime Ministers
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s prime minister on Thursday held separate phone calls with his Pakistani counterpart and the Taliban’s prime minister.