Afghanistan International: The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) said its fighters killed two Taliban members in an attack on the group’s base in Taleqan, the capital of Takhar province, on Saturday evening. Local residents told Afghanistan International that an explosion was heard in Taleqan around the same time. Click here to read more (external link).
Why Should Taliban Opponents Be Cautious About Pakistan?
8am: Why is drawing closer to Pakistan a poor idea for Taliban opponents at this moment, and why could trusting this process trap them in a game of double standards? Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – August 24, 2025
Taliban Transfer Bodies Of 50 Afghan Fighters Linked To TTP To Paktika Hospital
Afghanistan International: The Taliban have transferred the bodies of 50 Afghan fighters affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to a hospital in eastern Afghanistan after they were killed in clashes with the Pakistani military, security sources said. The bodies were taken on Saturday to the central hospital of Paktika province in the city of Sharan, escorted by Taliban fighters in military vehicles. Images obtained by Afghanistan International showed ambulances carrying the bodies. Click here to read more (external link).
Retirees Receive First Pensions In Four Years After Taliban Suspension
Afghanistan International: The Taliban say they have begun paying pensions to retired workers for the first time since returning to power in 2021. Retirees have repeatedly staged protests in recent years over the Taliban’s failure to pay pensions, which were suspended after the group seized power. Under the former Afghan government, more than 160,000 retired workers received regular pensions. Click here to read more (external link).
Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan squad in Asia Cup
Rashid Khan
Ariana: Afghanistan have unveiled a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, with star spinner Rashid Khan set to lead the side once again. The team blends seasoned campaigners with emerging talents, aiming to make an impact in the tournament that begins on September 9 with a clash against Hong Kong and China. Click here to read more (external link).
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Arrests of Afghan refugees increase in Pakistan: UNHCR
Ariana: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced that the arrest of Afghan refugees in Pakistan increased during August this year. The agency added that from the beginning of April until August 21, a total of 53,200 Afghan migrants were arrested and imprisoned in Pakistan. Click here to read more (external link).
Swiss Say Kabul Delegation Helped Verify Afghan Offenders for Deportation
Khaama: Swiss officials confirmed four Taliban diplomats visited Geneva to identify Afghan convicts, calling the move “sensitive but necessary” to issue valid Kabul-approved travel documents. Swiss state television has reported that four Taliban diplomats recently traveled to Geneva on a discreet mission to identify Afghan nationals convicted of crimes in Switzerland. Officials described the visit as “sensitive but necessary.” Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Opposition Meeting In Islamabad Delayed Over Visa Issues
Afghanistan International:.One participant said the meeting is now expected to take place in the last week of September. The two-day event, organised by Pakistan’s South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI), is set to bring together representatives of Afghan political groups, civil society, women’s rights activists and media, alongside Pakistani academics and policymakers. Organisers say the goal is to define common principles for stability, rule of law and a representative government in Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).