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Taliban detain Shia mourners during Muharram ceremonies in Kabul
Taliban authorities reportedly detained multiple Shia Muslims and removed Muharram flags from mosques in Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif, raising renewed concerns over religious freedom for Afghanistan’s Shia minority.
June 23, 2026
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Afghan Taliban unwilling to accept Pakistan’s demands: sources
Security official says no encouraging response from the Kabul administration on Pakistan’s demands; creating a deadlock; says 'some elements in Kabul are working on another agenda.'
October 27, 2025
Pakistan says Taliban government lacks constitutional legitimacy
Islamabad warned of Afghanistan’s worsening stability, calling it a breeding ground for global terrorism. Pakistan urged the establishment of a representative government in Kabul amid rising cross-border tensions and militant threats to regional stability.
October 18, 2025
Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad launches direct flights to Kabul
Etihad Airways will launch flights to Kabul, citing growing demand and strong UAE-Afghan ties. The move enhances trade and travel, despite Afghanistan’s political isolation under Taliban rule.
October 10, 2025
Explosions rock central Kabul, Taliban launch investigation
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said authorities are investigating the blasts, adding that no casualties have been reported so far.
October 9, 2025
Water crisis in Kabul sends children from classrooms to water queues
Eight-year-old Noorullah and his twin, Sanaullah, spend their days hauling yellow jerrycans on a wheelbarrow through Kabul's dusty alleys instead of going to school - an ordeal for one family that reflects Afghanistan's deepening water crisis.
September 30, 2025