Pakistan Talks Ended In ‘Constructive’ Atmosphere, Says Taliban
The Taliban Foreign Ministry says talks with Pakistan in Urumqi have ended, describing discussions as “constructive” and covering bilateral ties, security issues and regional stability.
Afghanistan
Floods & Heavy Rain Leave 15 Dead In 24 Hours
The Taliban’s disaster management authority says heavy rain and flooding over the past 24 hours have killed at least 15 people and injured 18 across 21 provinces, with one person missing.
New Polio Vaccination Campaign Begins On Monday
A new nationwide polio vaccination campaign will begin in Afghanistan on Monday, April 13, with health authorities urging families to vaccinate all children under five.
Afghan Soil Won’t Be Used Against Neighbours, Says Taliban FM
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said the group will not allow any groups to use Afghan soil to threaten neighbouring countries, stressing a commitment to regional security.
Taliban-Pakistan Urumqi Talks End Without Clear Outcome
Sources told Afghanistan International that talks between Pakistani officials and the Taliban in Urumqi ended without a clear outcome, with both delegations returning home, while China said progress was made.
Floods Worsen Humanitarian Crisis In Afghanistan, Says UN
UN-Habitat says around 4.2 million people in Afghanistan will need emergency non-food assistance and shelter in 2026, with recent floods further worsening conditions.
Pakistan Army Chief Vows To Continue Operations Against Afghan Taliban
Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, said the military operation “Ghazab-Lil-Haq” against Afghan Taliban targets is ongoing and will continue until militant safe havens are eliminated.
Over 90,000 Displaced By Taliban-Pakistan Conflict, Says UN
The UN’s humanitarian agency says attacks continued in eastern Afghanistan despite an Eid ceasefire, displacing more than 94,000 people, including about 13,400 families.
Taliban Signal Positive Progress In Talks With Pakistan
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met China’s ambassador in Kabul to discuss talks with Pakistan, saying negotiations with Islamabad have so far been positive.
Pakistan Sets 3 Key Conditions For Talks With Taliban In Urumqi
Pakistani media report Islamabad set three conditions in Urumqi talks with the Taliban, including designating Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan a terrorist group and eliminating its sanctuaries in Afghanistan.
Heavy Rain & Flooding Close 6 Highways & Multiple Routes Across 11 Districts
The Taliban’s Public Works Ministry says snow, heavy rain, flooding and landslides have forced the closure of several key highways, including the Salang Pass and the Kabul–Jalalabad Road.
Former Afghan President Calls UN To Condemn Pakistan Strikes
Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai has urged UN chief António Guterres to condemn Pakistan’s attacks on Afghanistan, calling them a violation of international law and Afghan sovereignty.
Afghan Women Face Major Barriers To Healthcare, Says UN Rapporteur
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett says women and girls in Afghanistan still face major barriers to healthcare; warning Taliban restrictions are weakening the country’s health system.
Border Closures Failed To Pressure Afghanistan, Says Pakistani Cleric
Pakistani cleric Maulana Fazl ur Rehman has criticised the government’s border closures with Afghanistan and its handling of the economy, saying the policy has failed and officials are not being transparent with parliament.
Around 100,000 In Nuristan Struggle To Access Aid, Says UN
Despite reduced clashes between Pakistan and the Taliban, the UN says about 100,000 people in Nuristan’s Barg-e Matal and Kamdesh districts lack access to humanitarian aid due to insecurity and blocked routes.
Taliban Leader Urges Clerics To Guide Public Thinking
Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader, urged Hajj guides to educate people on Islamic rulings and “correct their thinking”, calling for continuous guidance and advice to pilgrims.
Taliban Abandons Border Posts In Kunar & Nuristan
Tribal elders and local residents told Afghanistan International that the Taliban have abandoned several border posts in Nuristan and Kunar, leaving them unoccupied following recent clashes with Pakistani forces.
Heavy Rainfall Expected In Central & Eastern Afghanistan, Says UN
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says widespread rainfall continues across Afghanistan, with heavy downpours expected in central, eastern and south-eastern regions over the next week.
Pakistan Detains Suspected Taliban Fighter Over Border Troop Killings
Pakistan’s Balochistan interior minister says security forces have arrested an Afghan Taliban terrorist accused of killing two border troops.
Uzbek & Afghan Private Sectors Sign 10 Trade Agreements
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment say Afghan and Uzbek private sectors signed 10 trade agreements worth more than $65 million at a meeting in Fergana.
Afghans Must Unite Beyond Ethnic & Language Differences, Says NRF Leader
Ahmad Massoud has called on opponents of the Taliban to unite beyond ethnic and linguistic differences, emphasising that Afghanistan needs shared understanding and collective resolve now more than ever.
Taliban Publicly Flogs Eight People In Two Provinces
The Taliban Supreme Court says eight people, including one woman, were publicly flogged in Sar-e Pol and Zabul provinces on charges including extramarital relations and theft.