The New Front: Bangladeshi Youth Joining Pakistan’s Militant Networks
Bangladeshi youths are being lured through online networks and false job promises to join militant groups in Pakistan. Authorities warn of a growing cross-border threat.
Nine children killed in Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan: Taliban
The Taliban government of Afghanistan has said that at least nine children and one woman were killed in an airstrike by Pakistani forces in the country’s Khost province.
Suicide Attack in Islamabad Kills 12, Pakistan Taliban Claims Responsibility
A powerful explosion shook the area outside a lower court complex in Islamabad on Tuesday morning, injuring at least eight people, local authorities reported. The blast, which occurred during peak court hours, caused widespread panic among residents, court staff, and passersby. Windows of nearby buildings were shattered, vehicles damaged, and debris littered the streets as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
How Afghan Women Are Thriving Despite Changing Rules
Since 2021, the Taliban has imposed strict limits on women’s employment. Women are prohibited from holding government positions, working with domestic and international NGOs, and occupying administrative roles. For instance, a 2024 decree ordered that female university staff be replaced by male relatives.
Six Pakistani Soldiers, Including Captain, Killed in Clash with Militants Near Afghan Border
Six Pakistani soldiers, including an army captain, were killed in a clash with militants in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, near the Afghan border.
Taliban Crush Media Freedom in Afghanistan as Journalists Face Torture and Censorship
Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the country’s media landscape has been decimated. Independent outlets have been subjected to surveillance, censorship, and punishment of journalists — including detention, torture, and threats — for any perceived criticism.
Afghanistan Says 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Border Clashes; Crossings Shut Down
Pakistan shut down several major border crossings with Afghanistan on Sunday, according to Pakistani officials, after overnight clashes between the two countries’ forces. Kabul claimed it had killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in the exchange.
TTP Chief Noor Wali Mehsud Killed in Drone Strike in Kabul
There are rumors that Noor Wali Mehsud, the chief of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has been killed in a targeted drone strike in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Multiple sources suggest that the strike may have also killed his potential successor Saifullah Mehsud and Khalid Mehsud.
Bangladeshi Youth Killed in Pakistan Was Missing for Over a Year, Says Family
The Bangladeshi youth reportedly killed by security forces in Pakistan had left the country about a year and a half ago, saying he was going to Dubai, according to his family.
Can Afghan Women Ever Dance Among the Red Tulips?
Despite passage of ten centuries since the assassination of Rabia, writing poems has again been banned in Afghanistan since the Taliban gained control of the land in August 2021. Poems? Women cannot now even walk without being accompanied by a mahram or a male member of her family. Writing poems by women is considered as something to be ashamed of and it may result in public beating or even to death.