Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL – A bomb explosion targeted a minibus in western Kabul on Saturday evening, killing at least two civilians and leaving 14 others wounded. The incident unfolded in Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood, known for its Shiite Muslim population. Khalid Zadran, spokesperson for the Kabul police under Taliban leadership, confirmed the …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban have again called on the international community for flexibility in recognizing their interim administration as the legitimate ruling government of Afghanistan, despite a recent global backlash after arrests of several women over ‘bad hijab’. Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief spokesman for the Taliban, told a …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban are actively establishing jihadi madrassas, or seminaries, across Afghanistan. Last year, they pledged to open “three to 10” madrasas in each province. With a cloud of uncertainty about the system of these religious education hubs, this calculated move could radicalize and inject extremism into the minds …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban have arrested women in Kabul for what they deem as “bad hijab,” marking the first instance of such actions against Afghan women. This move is seen as a further effort by the group to restrict women’s rights and exclude them from public life, drawing …

AT News KABUL – US intelligence has confirmed that the Islamic State’s Afghanistan branch, ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), is responsible for the twin bombings in Iran, killing nearly 100 people, according to sources familiar with the matter. Communications intercepts, collected by the United States, provided clear-cut and indisputable evidence of ISIS-K’s involvement …

AT News KABUL – In an unprecedented move, the Taliban have arrested women in Kabul for not adhering to the prescribed dress code, particularly for wearing “bad hijab.” This marks the first instance of a crackdown on women’s attire since the Taliban regained power in 2021. Taliban’s vice and virtue …

AT News KABUL – The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the bombings in southern Iran that killed at least 84 people. The attack targeted a crowd commemorating the anniversary of the death of Qassem Suleimani, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander killed by a US drone strike in …

AT News KABUL – The U.S. House Democrats reveal that businesses associated with former President Donald Trump received a minimum of $7.8 million in payments from foreign governments, including $154,750 from Afghanistan, during his tenure. The findings, based on a 156-page report titled “White House for Sale: How Princes, Prime …

AT News KABUL – A high-profile delegation led by influential Taliban leader Mullah Shirin Akhund engaged in crucial discussions with Pakistani officials in Islamabad, focusing on escalating cross-border attacks attributed to terrorists operating from Afghanistan. The meeting, convened under the Joint Coordination Council, aimed to address border management and security …

AT News KABUL – In the midst of grappling with an alarming surge in lethal attacks orchestrated by Tehreek-e-Taliban militants, Pakistan now finds itself contending with another perilous threat – the ISIS. Pakistani interior ministry has told to the Senate that ISIS is actively seeking to expand its presence within …