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Pakistani soldier killed in shootout with TTP near Afghan border

AT News KABUL – A Pakistani soldier was killed in an overnight encounter with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan militants in the country’s northwestern region, near the border with Afghanistan, according to a Pakistani government military announcement. The incident unfolded in Mir Ali, a town in North Waziristan, long known as a sanctuary …

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Afghanistan is emerging as fastest-growing producer of methamphetamine, warns UN

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan has surged to become the world’s primary hub for methamphetamine production, according to a recent report released by the United Nations drug agency. This disturbing development comes in spite of the Taliban’s declared war on narcotics upon their return to power in August 2021. The …

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TTP chief appears in online footage commanding Chitral attack

AT News KABUL – In a recent video that has surfaced online, Noor Wali Mehsud, the leader of the banned terrorist organization Pakistani Taliban (TTP), is seen purportedly giving orders to militants involved in an attack on a Pakistani security checkpoint along the Afghan border in Chitral District. This video …

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ISKP rejects Taliban’s jihad fatwa, encourages defections

AT News KABUL – In a recent and significant development in Afghanistan, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) has stirred controversy by releasing a 59-page Pashto booklet. This document not only nullifies the Fatwa issued by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) but also extends an invitation to low-ranking Taliban …

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HRW accuses Taliban of gender-based crimes in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a damning report on Friday, accusing the Taliban administration of engineering a gender-based persecution against women and girls in Afghanistan. In the wake of this report, Elizabeth Evenson, the International Justice Director at HRW, urged the international community and the International …

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Travelers, trucks stranded at Torkham border amid Pakistan-Taliban standoff

AT News KABUL – In a protracted standoff between the Taliban and Pakistan, Torkham border crossing has remained shuttered leaving thousands of travelers and hundreds of trucks carrying goods marooned for four days. The crossing was closed after heavy clashes between the two nations’ security forces earlier this week. The …

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Pakistani Taliban militants launch attack on border security posts

AT News KABUL – Pakistani Taliban militants have carried out a bold assault on security posts along the Afghan border, claiming control of two checkpoints in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday. In the early hours of the morning, militants initiated the attack in the regions of Janjareet Koh, Ustaoi, …

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Tajikistan thwarts infiltration, kills three militants crossing Afghan border

AT News KABUL – Tajikistan on Wednesday reported the successful neutralization of three individuals belonging to a “terrorist group” attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan. This incident, the second of its kind this year in the Central Asian nation, was officially disclosed by the KDAM security service on September 6. According …

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Torkham closed after clashes break out between Taliban, Pakistani guards

AT News KABUL – Tensions flared at the Torkham checkpoint on Wednesday as clashes erupted between Afghan army personnel and Pakistani border guards. The sound of gunfire sent local residents on the Pakistani side scrambling for safety near the Khyber Pass border area. On Wednesday, the situation escalated at the …

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Shocking miscalculation, miscommunication leads to Afghanistan defeat vs SL in Asia Cup

AT News KABUL – Hindustan Times in an analytical article has blamed miscalculation and miscommunication for Afghanistan’s defeat against Sri Lanka on Tuesday night in the Asia Cup. It writes: “Afghanistan have grown from being a minnow to one of the most exciting teams in white-ball cricket. Over the last couple …

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