Afghan Taliban Launching Cross-Border Campaign to Eliminate Key Opposition Figures
Taliban accused of launching international operations to eliminate opposition figures, raising concerns over regional security.
Pakistan Sees Drop in Terror Attacks After Afghan Border Closure in October: CRSS Report 2025
Pakistan records a decline in terror attacks after the Afghan border closure, though 2025 remains the deadliest year in a decade.
Sharia Nor Shura But Hibatullah’s Monarchy
Afghanistan under the Taliban has transformed into a rigid one-man system centered entirely around Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada. Governance through institutions has been replaced by personal decrees issued from Kandahar, marginalizing both the cabinet and the shura. This concentration of power has deepened internal fractures and poses serious risks to regional stability.
Sirajuddin Haqqani Welcomes Pakistan’s Positive Diplomatic Signals, Praises Dialogue Efforts
Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani praises Pakistan’s positive diplomatic signals and supports dialogue for regional peace and stability.
Zalmay Khalilzad Talks with Taliban Highlight Limited Engagement, Not Recognition
Zalmay Khalilzad met Taliban FM in Kabul, but the US maintains sanctions, non-recognition and concerns over terrorism and governance.
Senior Taliban Intelligence Aide Killed in Kabul Amid Conflicting Claims
A senior Taliban intelligence official has been killed in Kabul, with reports citing a gas blast or possible internal power struggle.
Facts Contradict Taliban Claim Over Arrest of Senior Daesh Operative
Verified intelligence timelines contradict Taliban claims over the arrest of a senior Daesh operative linked to Türkiye attacks.
Several Afghan Migrants Die from Extreme Cold While Crossing Iran–Afghanistan Border
Several Afghan migrants died from extreme cold while crossing the Iran–Afghanistan border as winter conditions worsen.
Afghan Asylum Seeker Sentenced to Nine Years for Rape in Scotland
Afghan asylum seeker Rafiullah Ahmadzai receives a nine-year prison sentence for the violent rape of a teenager in a Scottish park.
Former Afghan Police Chief and Anti-Taliban Figure Ikramuddin Sari Shot Dead in Tehran
Former Afghan police chief and anti-Taliban figure Ikramuddin Sari was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Tehran, sources say.