On Aug 15, 2025, Taliban chief Haibatullah Akhundzada ordered dropping ‘interim’ from Afghan cabinet titles, signaling a governance shift in year four.
Mufti Fazl ur Rehman and his son were shot in North Waziristan amid ongoing security operations in Bajaur, reflecting continued challenges in the region.
Former Punjab minister Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan accuses ex-PM Imran Khan of serious corruption, alleging misuse of a gifted gold vessel from Kartarpur Corridor inauguration.
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