Nearly 200,000kg of narcotics torched in Kabul
The Counter-Narcotics Department of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) burned nearly 200,000 kilogrammes of various types of narcotics in Kabul on Saturday that had been seized during the past year.
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2 arrested over brutally killing woman, girl in Logar
Security forces have arrested two individuals accused of killing a woman and a girl in the capital of central Logar province, an official said on Sunday.
Man killed as own explosives detonate in Kunduz
A man was killed when explosives he possessed went off in Kunduz city, the capital of northern Kunduz province, on early on Friday morning, police said.
319 vehicles sans legal documents impounded in Kabul
The Ministry of Interior says 319 vehicles lacking legal documents have been impounded in Kabul city.
UNODC: Opium cultivation in Afghanistan falls 20pc in 2025
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports a 20 percent decrease in opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan in 2025 compared to the previous year.
Woman rescued in Balkh after 16 years of violence
The Ministry of Vice, Virtue and Complaints (MoVVC) says a woman has been rescued after enduring 16 years of domestic violence and mistreatment at the hands of her husband and in-laws in northern Balkh province.
Zabul police chief visits security posts along Durand Line
Zabul police chief Mawlawi Abdul Halim Halimi has visited security posts along the Durand Line to assess the situation and review facilities available to security personnel stationed there, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said on Tuesday.
225 kilograms of opium seized in Ghazni
Security forces have seized about 225 kilograms of opium during a special operation in the Maqur district of southern Ghazni province, an official said on Tuesday.
3 persons arrested over attempted robberies in Ghor
Three people have been arrested after they tried to steal household animals and a motorcycle in western Ghor province, an official said on Sunday.
Khost families reconcile after 29 years
A 29-year-long feud between two families, which had claimed five lives, has been resolved in southeastern Khost province through the mediation of local authorities.
Women among 8arrested in Parwan on murder, theft charges
Eight individuals, including five women, have been arrested on murder and theft charges in central Parwan province, police said on Saturday.
63 cases related to women’s rights resolved in a week: MoVV
The Ministry of Vice and Virtue and Hearing Complaints (MoVV) resolved 63 cases related to women’s rights this week.
4 held for excavating Badghis heritage site
Four people have been arrested over unauthorized excavations at historical areas in western Badghis province, an official said on Wednesday.
Man killed as old mortar shell goes off in Wardak
A young man was killed when an old mortar shell explosion in the capital of central Maidan Wardak province.
Young man commits suicide in Samangan
A 25-year-old man has committed suicide in this capital city of northern Samangan province, an official said on Thursday.
Syed Ishaq Gailani Township land declared state property
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) says the land of “Syed Ishaq Gailani Township”, measuring nearly 3,320 acres, has been declared state property in Surkhrod district of eastern Nangarhar province following the examination of relevant documents and evidence.
7-member gang of thieves detained in Ghazni
A seven-member gang involved in thefts from homes and shops has been arrested in southern Ghazni province, an official said on Wednesday.
2 suspects arrested on murder charges in Herat
Two individuals have been arrested on murder charges in western Herat province, an official said on Tuesday.
9 injured in hand grenade explosion in Parwan
At least nine people were injured after a hand grenade accidentally exploded during night prayer in the Shinwari district of central Parwan province, police said on Monday.
Pashteen: Pakistan military regime commits severe, clear terrorism
The leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), commenting on Pakistan’s airstrikes in Paktika, said that any rational observer would recognize such actions as the clearest form of terrorism.
Omari warns Pakistan: Stop violence, exercise prudence
Deputy Minister of Interior Maulvi Mohammad Nabi Omari has warned Pakistan against continuing violent actions, urging Islamabad to act wisely and avoid escalating tensions with Afghanistan.
Muttaqi: Pakistan breached Afghan territory, initiated war
Minister of Foreign Affairs Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi has said Afghanistan do not seek war, adding that Pakistan triggered the recent clashes by violating Afghan territory.
Karzai tells Pakistan to stop aggression, rethink polices
Former President Hamid Karzai has strongly condemned a Pakistani airstrike that killed and injured several Afghan civilians, including domestic cricket players, urging Islamabad to reconsider its policies toward Afghanistan.
170 Afghans released from jails in Pakistan, Iraq return home
About 170 Afghan refugees have returned to the country after being released from jails in Pakistan and Iraq, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) said Saturday.
