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The U.S. Department of State announced on Thursday that sanctions have been imposed on five entities and one individual involved in supporting Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. The sanctions target a research institute, three companies, a Chinese national, and a Pakistani entity. According to the U.S. Department of State, the Beijing Research Institute of Automation for […]

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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan announced on Friday that two members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed during an operation in the Dera Ghazi Khan area of Punjab province. A spokesperson for the department stated that the TTP members were killed as a result of “gunfire from their accomplices.” Militant attacks on Pakistani […]

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The U.S. Embassy for Afghanistan, operating from Doha, has stated that Washington will not cease its efforts to reopen girls’ schools in Afghanistan. On Thursday, September 12, the U.S. Embassy for Afghanistan posted on its X account that it supports girls’ education in Afghanistan. The embassy added, “As students around the world return to school, […]

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The government, supported by the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, announced at a press conference that, starting in 2026, migrants who voluntarily return to their home countries can receive up to 350,000 Swedish kronor (US$34,000). Officials stated that this new plan will be implemented starting in 2026. According to an AFP report on Thursday, September 12, Sweden’s […]

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In an unprecedented move, North Korea, on Friday, September 13, revealed photos of the centrifuges that produce fuel for the country’s nuclear bombs for the first time. These photos were released during a visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to a uranium enrichment facility, where he called for the production of more weapons-grade […]

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A day after announcing plans to send a delegation to Afghanistan for peace talks, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur urged the federal government to send a jirga to Kabul to achieve lasting peace. The Foreign Office and political opponents criticized CM Gandapur for his unilateral bid to lead peace talks, accusing him of overstepping his […]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that if Western countries allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory, it would result in direct conflict between the West and Moscow. In an interview with Russian state television, Putin said such actions would change the “nature and scope” of the current conflict, implying NATO, […]

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On Thursday, ISIS claimed responsibility for the killing of at least 14 Hazara civilians on the road between Daikundi and Ghor provinces. ISIS alleged that 15 civilians were killed and 6 others were injured in the attack. According to ISIS, the target of the attack was the Shia community. The group stated that they opened […]

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Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister’s plan to send a delegation to Afghanistan to address security concerns, calling the proposal “poisonous.” Speaking in parliament, Asif emphasized that provinces are not allowed to negotiate with foreign countries, as it undermines the federal government’s authority. “The statement by Chief Minister Khyber […]

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In August 2024, Pakistan experienced an unprecedented surge in violence, marking the deadliest month in recent history. The fragile security situation, particularly in the province of Balochistan, has raised concerns about the country’s ability to maintain stability and protect its citizens. A report from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reveals a […]

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Recent political developments in Bangladesh have attracted significant international attention, with some observers suggesting that Western nations, particularly the United States, played a role in the transition of power that led to Sheikh Hasina’s exit from leadership. There has been speculation that the U.S. was involved in supporting Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, as […]

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A member of Iran’s National Security Committee commented on the Taliban’s plans to build a dam in Zabul, stating that the Taliban’s actions reflect an endless agenda to control water resources. He added that the Taliban had blocked even the minimal amount of water that could have flowed into Iran as floodwater. Iranian officials have […]

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The World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan announced on Thursday, September 12, that it has distributed food to one million students this year. In a social media post, the organisation emphasised that no child should have an empty stomach during their education. Since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, humanitarian aid to the country […]

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that food insecurity has turned into an escalating crisis in Afghanistan, with 2.9 million children under the age of five facing severe malnutrition. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, stated in a message posted on X/Twitter on Thursday, September 12, that 850,000 of these children are suffering from […]

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The Advisory Council on Women of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly criticized the current government’s severe restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan, labeling the denial of education for Afghan girls as a serious challenge for Islamic countries. Amina Al-Hajri, Director General of the OIC’s Department of Cultural Affairs, based in Jeddah, […]

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that the United Kingdom has contributed £6 million to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund. The organization noted that since its establishment in 2014, the UK has contributed a total of £304 million to the fund. Furthermore, in 2023 and 2024, the UK distributed […]

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The U.S. Secret Service announced that the Department of Homeland Security has designated the January 6th Congressional session to certify election results as a “National Special Security Event.” This measure aims to prevent a repeat of the January 2021 attack by Trump supporters on the Capitol. Designating this date as a “National Special Security Event” […]

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On September 11, 269 families were repatriated to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan, as reported by the Taliban-run Bakhtar News Agency. The families crossed into Afghanistan through various border points. The families entered Afghanistan via the Nangarhar, Kandahar, Nimroz, and Herat provinces. Specifically, 18 families returned through the Torkham crossing, 39 through the Spin Boldak […]

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The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats. This commitment came as Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas for Western-provided missiles to target deeper inside Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced over $700 million in humanitarian aid, […]

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The UN Secretary-General called the lack of accountability for the deaths of UN staff in Gaza unacceptable and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. On Wednesday, Guterres told Reuters, “We have courts, but we see that court decisions are not respected, and this kind of impunity is entirely unacceptable and requires serious contemplation.” He […]

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