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Kabul Hosts Aug 20 Trilateral as Pakistan, China and Taliban Eye CPEC Expansion 
Pakistan, China and the Taliban meet in Kabul on Aug 20 to discuss counterterrorism, CPEC expansion and regional ties.
The Afghan Taliban to drop flowers over Kabul from helicopters to mark the anniversary of their takeover. [Associated Press].
Afghan Taliban marks 4th year in power amid Russia recognition, Pakistan-Afghanistan TTP tensions, and upcoming trilateral meet in Kabul.
Taliban mark four years in power with vows to govern under Sharia, foil Daesh plot in Parwan, and face mounting global isolation. [IC: The Washington Post].
Taliban say they foiled a Daesh plot in Parwan as they mark four years in power, amid global isolation, TTP tensions, and new cabinet orders.
Afghan karate champion Maqbool Shah Gardiwal at Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day event in Landikotal near the Afghan border. [HTN Correspondent/HTN Creatives].
Afghan Kyokushin Karate champion Maqbool Shah Gardiwal showcases kata at Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day event in Landi Kotal.
Haibatullah Orders Dropping ‘Interim’ Tag as Taliban Marks Fourth Year in Power
On Aug 15, 2025, Taliban chief Haibatullah Akhundzada ordered dropping ‘interim’ from Afghan cabinet titles, signaling a governance shift in year four.
Residents of Dar-e-Suf Payin, Samangan, Afghanistan, collecting water from a small reservoir amid worsening drought. [IC: FAO/Hashim Azizi].
WFP warns Afghanistan’s worsening drought is driving severe food insecurity across Northern provinces.
Workers are working on the railway track.
A new railway network connects Afghanistan to 8 nations, transforming its economic landscape and boosting regional trade.
Afghanistan-China Trade Exceeds $540 Million in Seven Months
Trade between Afghanistan and China soars, with Afghanistan importing textiles, solar panels, and electronics, while exporting agricultural products.
Afghan Minister Acknowledges TTP Presence, Accuses Pakistan of Undermining a Strong Central Government
Taliban minister admits TTP presence in Shamshad TV interview, accuses Pakistan of destabilizing Afghanistan.
Taliban-Appointed Diplomats Assume Control of Afghan Consulates in India
India hands Afghan consulates in Hyderabad, Mumbai to Taliban diplomats, signaling a pragmatic shift in policy.
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