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Special Afghan security personnel, right, and Pakistani border policemen stand guard at the Torkham border crossing. video

Tensions rise after Afghan, Pakistani forces trade fire at vital border crossing

  • 1 Taliban officer was killed in the incident, according to Afghan interior ministry
  • Torkham border key for transit of travelers, goods for landlocked Afghanistan
By MODASER ISLAMI ·
In this photo taken on August 9, 2022, Afghan men watch television in a restaurant in Kabul. (AFP)

Afghan TV station reopens after closure by Taliban authorities

By AFP ·
Trump cutoff of humanitarian parole for immigrants from Ukraine, 6 other countries challenged

Trump cutoff of humanitarian parole for immigrants from Ukraine, 6 other countries challenged

By AP ·
Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game

Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game

By AP ·
Over 500,000 Afghans displaced due to climate disasters in 2024: IOM

Over 500,000 Afghans displaced due to climate disasters in 2024: IOM

By AFP ·
Barbie and Peter Reynolds, 75 and 79, were detained by the Taliban’s interior ministry on February 1.

Daughter calls for UK to help British couple in their 70s detained by Taliban

By Reuters ·
British couple in their 70s detained by Taliban in Afghanistan

British couple in their 70s detained by Taliban in Afghanistan

By Arab News ·
Afghanistan’s only women-led radio station to resume broadcasts after Taliban suspension 

Afghanistan’s only women-led radio station to resume broadcasts after Taliban suspension 

By Modaser Islami  ·
Rickelton hits century as South Africa rout Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

Rickelton hits century as South Africa rout Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

By AFP ·
Special With formal education banned, Afghan sisters find empowerment in art

With formal education banned, Afghan sisters find empowerment in art

By MODASER ISLAMI ·
UK Special Forces vetoed asylum applications of Afghan ex-commando allies

UK Special Forces vetoed asylum applications of Afghan ex-commando allies

By Arab News ·
Taliban delegation visits Japan in rare trip outside region

Taliban delegation visits Japan in rare trip outside region

By AFP ·
Daesh group claim bombing of Taliban ministry

Daesh group claim bombing of Taliban ministry

By AFP ·

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