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UN report highlights civilian toll of Afghanistan war from 2009 to 2021

A new United Nations report has highlighted the devastating human cost of the Afghan conflict during the period in which US and NATO forces were deployed in the country, documenting tens of thousands of civilian deaths and injuries between 2009 and 2021. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission......

UN demands answers after Taliban detain Afghan journalists

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has voiced strong concern over the detention of at least three Afghan journalists by Taliban authorities, urging officials to clarify the legal basis for the arrests and guarantee due process protections for the detainees. The arrests add to mounting......

Pakistani army reports 15 militants killed in security operations in Balochistan

The armed forces of Pakistan announced that at least 15 militants were killed during two separate security operations carried out in the southwestern province of Balochistan, a region that has experienced persistent insurgent activity in recent years. According to a statement released by the military’s......

Pakistan and Afghanistan locked in fourth day of open war

Afghan authorities said on March 1 that their forces repelled an attempted Pakistani airstrike near Bagram Air Base, as intense cross-border clashes stretched into a fourth straight day of open conflict between the two neighbours during Ramadan. Taliban officials reported that several Pakistani jets......

Taliban penal code legalizes domestic violence in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban authorities have adopted a new penal code that effectively legalizes certain forms of domestic violence, marking a significant rollback of women’s rights and drawing condemnation from international organizations. Signed in January 2026, the revised code reshapes......

Explosion in northwestern Pakistan kills 2, injures 17

A powerful explosion near a police station in northwestern Pakistan on Monday killed at least two people, including a child, and injured 17 others, local authorities reported. The blast occurred in the Bannu district, a region known for frequent militant activity, particularly linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban......

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse amid growing tensions

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed after a week of tense negotiations in Turkey, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown. The failure of the discussions raises fears of a renewed conflict after a fragile, month-long ceasefire between the two countries. According......

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks end without agreement, Pakistan says

ISLAMABAD — Peace talks aimed at securing a long-term truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan concluded in Istanbul without a “workable solution,” Pakistan’s information minister said on Wednesday, marking a setback for regional stability after deadly border......

Pakistan and Afghanistan declare 48-hour ceasefire following deadly clashes

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, effective today at 1:00 p.m. (GMT), following a series of deadly confrontations along their border. Pakistan’s foreign ministry announced the truce, which aims to pave the way for dialogue between the two nations. The ministry stated,......