2 alleged armed robbers killed in clash with security forces in Herat
Two alleged armed robbers were killed in a clash with security forces in the Injil district of western Herat province on Thursday, an official said.
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79 Afghans released from Pakistani prisons, return home
At least 79 Afghans were released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan during the current week, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) said on Thursday.
Weapons, ammunition seized in Paktia
A quantity of weapons and ammunition has been discovered and seized in the Dand Patan district of southeastern Paktia province, police said on Thursday.
1 killed by tourist gunfire in Nuristan
A man has been killed after several tourists opened fire in eastern Nuristan province, local authorities said on Sunday.
Afghan territory, airspace not source of threat against Iran: Defence Minister
Minister of Defence Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid says Afghanistan’s territory, airspace and borders have not been and will not pose a threat to Iran, a media report said on Thursday.
US, NATO military infrastructure in Afghanistan unacceptable: Shoigu
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu says the deployment of US and NATO military infrastructure in Afghanistan or neighbouring countries is unacceptable, a media report said on Thursday.
Over 1,100 prisoners freed across Afghanistan for Eid al-Adha
The Prisons Administration Affairs says that 1,191 prisoners, detainees, and other held individuals have been released from prisons across the country following approval by the Supreme Court. In a statement, the administration said the release process was carried…
Marriage of 6-year-old girl to end family feud prevented in Herat
The Department for Promotion of Virtue, Prevention of Vice and Hearing Complaints in western Herat says it has prevented the marriage of a six-year-old girl that was intended to settle a dispute between two families in the…
3 killed, 2 injured over land dispute in Nangarhar
At least three people were killed and two others injured in a land dispute between two brothers in the Pachiragam district of eastern Nangarhar province on Monday, an official said.
4 killed, including ex-MP Allah Gul Mujahid’s son, in Kabul shooting
At least four people, including Ehsanullah, the son of former Wolesi Jirga member Allah Gul Mujahid, were killed in a shooting incident in the Sara-i-Shahzada area of Kabul city on Sunday, police said. Khalid Zadran told Pajhwok Afghan…
Smuggled medicines, food from Pakistan seized in Nimroz
Customs officials in southwestern Nimroz say they have seized nearly three tonnes of medicines and food items smuggled from Pakistan.
Indian envoy says Pakistan ignored civilian protection obligations
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations said at a UN Security Council meeting that Pakistani forces caused hundreds of civilian casualties in Afghanistan during the first three months of this year and also ignored the UN Secretary-General’s call to protect civilians.
2 children killed, mother injured in Helmand explosion
Two children were killed and their mother injured in an explosion of an unexploded shell in Khanshin district of southern Helmand province on Wednesday, a police official said.
Unknown gunmen kill tribal elder in Kandahar
Unidentified gunmen have killed a tribal elder in the Dand district of southern Kandahar province, a security source said on Tuesday.
3 arrested over motorcycle thefts in Parwan
Three people have been arrested in connection with motorcycle thefts in central Parwan province, an official said on Tuesday.
3 ‘armed robbers’ killed in clash with security forces in Helmand
Three “armed robbers” who had stolen money from a money exchange shop were killed in a clash with security forces in Greshk district of southern Helmand province on Sunday, a security source said.
2 suspected theft gangs arrested in Herat, Balkh
Two groups suspected of theft have been arrested in western Herat and northern Balkh provinces, security officials said on Saturday.
28 smuggled weapons seized in Paktia
Security forces have recovered and seized 28 different weapons along with 900 rounds of ammunition in southeastern Paktia Province; according to officials, the weapons were being smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan. According to a statement released by the…
561 Afghans freed from Pakistani prisons, return home: MoRR
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) has said that 561 Afghan nationals were released from prisons in Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan during the ongoing week. In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry said 481 of…
Herat police seize 15 pistols, suspect detained
Security forces have recovered and seized 15 pistols during a search operation in western Herat province.
IEA denies Pakistan’s allegations over Bannu attack
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has rejected claims by Pakistani officials that an attack on a police station in Bannu was planned from Afghanistan, calling the allegations baseless and unfounded.
UNAMA reports over 750 civilian casualties in Pakistani attacks on Afghanistan
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says more than 750 civilian casualties were recorded as a result of Pakistani military attacks on Afghanistan during the first three months of 2026, with the majority caused by airstrikes.
Helmand rehabilitation centre restores mobility for thousands of landmine victims
An artificial limb rehabilitation centre in southern Helmand province, which provided services to nearly 20,000 people last year, is helping disabled individuals return to normal life through prosthetic limbs, physiotherapy and counselling services.
Nangarhar brick kiln union head arrested over price list violations
The head of the brick kiln union has been arrested in eastern Nangarhar province for violating the official price list and selling bricks at inflated rates. In a statement, the governor’s office said the action followed an inspection…
