2 killed during tensions over poppy eradication in Badakhshan
Two people have been killed during tensions over the destruction of poppy fields in Argo district of northeastern Badakhshan province, police said on Saturday.
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Farah man arrested on charges of killing wife
Security forces in western Farah province say a man has been arrested on charges of killing his wife, who was allegedly brutally murdered about a week ago.
6 children injured in mortar blast in Maidan Wardak
At least six children were injured in a mortar shell explosion in central Maidan Wardak province, the Natural Disaster Preparedness Department said on Thursday.
491 Afghans released from Pakistani prisons, return home
Around 491 Afghans were repatriated this week after being released from prisons in Pakistan, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) said on Thursday.
Lal: Register Complaints Over Pakistan’s Attacks
The Afghanistan Human Rights Organization says it has launched efforts to seek justice for victims of Pakistan’s attacks and is urging Afghans to register their complaints regarding these attacks with the Office of the Prosecutor of the International…
4 detained for armed robbery in Parwan
Four men have been arrested on charges of armed robbery in central Parwan province, an official said on Wednesday.
1 killed, 3 children wounded in Parwan mortar shell blast
A young man has been killed and three children injured in an explosion caused by unexploded ordnance in central Parwan province, an official said on Wednesday.
1 child killed, another wounded in Nangarhar old mortar shell blast
An unexploded ordnance explosion in eastern Nangarhar province has killed one child and injured another, police said on Wednesday.
3 detained for alcohol sales, illegal weapons possession in Ghor
Three people have been arrested on charges of selling alcoholic beverages and possessing illegal weapons in the western Ghor province, police said on Wednesday.
Trump pauses ‘Freedom Project’ in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause in the “Freedom Project” operation aimed at ensuring the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, to allow room for the possible finalisation of a peace agreement with Iran, Reuters reported.
IEA condemns attack on religious scholar Mawlana Mohammad Idris
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has condemned the killing of Mawlana Mohammad Idris, a religious scholar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, describing it as the work of enemies of Islam and religious scholars.
Man detained over murder of Herat metalworkers’ union head
Security forces in western Herat province have arrested a man in connection with the killing of Arbab Mohammad Dawood Arbab, the head of the provincial Metalworkers’ Union.
4 individuals detained over murder in Jawzjan
Four individuals, including two men and two women, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a resident of Sheberghan, the capital of Jawzjan province, officials said.
64 military vehicles restored to service in Ghor
The 207 Al-Farooq Corps in western Ghor province says 64 military vehicles of various types repaired over the past year have been brought back into service during a special military exercise. In a statement, the corps said the…
UK envoy expresses concern over violence along Durand Line
The UK Special Envoy for Afghanistan has expressed concern over recent violence along the Durand Line, including Pakistani military attacks in eastern Kunar province. The Pakistani military carried out attacks on Monday afternoon this week, targeting parts of…
2 arrested over killing 4 family members in Logar
Two individuals involved in the killing of four members of a family have been arrested in central Logar province.
Virginia jury finds Sharifullah guilty in 2021 Kabul airport attack
A federal jury in Virginia has found Mohammad Sharifullah, an Afghan citizen, guilty in connection with the 2021 attack on Kabul airport. However, a final sentence has not yet been issued.
UNAMA confirms civilian casualties in Pakistani strikes on Kunar
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) confirms dozens of civilians have been martyred or wounded in recent Pakistani strikes in eastern Kunar province.
Robber killed in clash with police in Kabul
A suspected armed robber has been killed and another detained in a clash with police in the 11th police district of Kabul, an official said on Tuesday.
3 civilians martyred, 45 injured in Pakistani military regime’s strikes in Kunar
Three civilians were martyred and 45 others injured in attacks by Pakistani military regime on eastern Kunar province on Monday, the provincial information and culture department said.
Doctor killed, suspect arrested in Logar
A doctor has been killed in Mohammad Agha district of central Logar province, with one suspect arrested in connection with the murder, police official said on Monday. Police spokesman Mawlawi Mirwais Abadali told Pajhwok Afghan News that the…
2 detained for stealing 50 livestock in Badghis
Two men have been arrested on charges of stealing 50 livestock in western Badghis province, with the stolen animals later returned to their owner, an official said on Monday.
Flash floods in Ghazni unearth 24 ancient artefacts
The Information and Culture Department says 24 historical artefacts have been discovered in various parts of the capital of southern Ghazni province.
Farmer killed in Ghazni landmine blast
One individual has been killed after an old landmine exploded in Qarabagh district of southern Ghazni province, police said on Sunday.
