Movement Condemns Taliban Ban on Yalda Night Celebrations
By: Zubaida
The Purple Saturdays Movement members convened Saturday night in the provinces of Takhar and Balkh to celebrate Yalda Night, an ancient cultural event...
Taliban Tightens Media Control 12 Outlets Shut Down in 2024
By: Zubaida
Afghanistan's press freedom has reached a critical low under the Taliban's intensified crackdown on media. In 2024 alone, at least 12 public and...
Hazara Pioneers: A Legacy of Resilience and Valor (1904-1933)
By: Ishaq Mohammadi
The Hazara Pioneers, or Lashkar Hazara, hold a unique place in military history. They embody resilience, discipline, and excellence. Formed in...
Taliban Intensify Crackdown on Activists and Journalists, Tighten Restrictions on Women
The CIVICUS Monitor has released a stark warning about escalating repression in Afghanistan, where the Taliban government is intensifying its crackdown on activists and...
Accidents on Kabul-Kandahar Highway Claim 52 Lives, Injure 65
Two devastating traffic accidents on the Kabul-Kandahar highway have claimed the lives of at least 52 people and left 65 others injured. The incidents,...
U.S. Sanctions Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program
The United States has imposed sanctions on four Pakistani entities accused of supporting the proliferation of long-range ballistic missiles, highlighting growing concerns over Pakistan’s...