Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Offensive launched against Taliban rule: armed group

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After initiating a broad military attack, an Afghan insurgent group commanded by the son of late anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud claimed Saturday to have captured three northern districts from hardline Islamists. The National Resistance Front (NRF), led by Ahmad Massoud, said the action in the Panjshir Valley was its first armed offensive against Taliban … Read more

FO told EU Pakistan not responsible for Ashraf Ghani’s failure

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Pakistan cannot be held accountable for the failure of the exiled Ashraf Ghani-led government in Afghanistan, the Foreign Office said in reply to a resolution of the European Parliament on the situation in Afghanistan. Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said “Pakistan cannot be held responsible for the failure of the Ghani government, and its … Read more

Taliban capture Panjshir, seeking complete control of Afghanistan

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ISLAMABAD: The Taliban on Monday announced a complete victory in Afghanistan by capturing the Panjsher valley. Chief spokesman for Taliban Zabihullah Mujahid has said that with this victory, Afghanistan was completely taken out of the quagmire of war. Pictures and videos on social media showed Taliban fighters in front of the gate of the provincial … Read more