The Taliban's new criminal code in Afghanistan bans non-Islamic teachings and imposes harsh penalties like two years in jail for mocking religious rulings, with punishments scaled by social status, igniting global outrage.



Afghan Criminal Code Sparks Fury Over Sharia Crackdown

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has approved a new Criminal Procedure Code for courts, sparking an outrage. It has not only legitimised slavery but also granted prosecution immunity to clerics.


Taliban Legitimises Slavery & Shields Clerics With New Criminal Code |

#Gravitas The Taliban has reportedly announced new measures that threaten Afghan barbers with jail terms of up to 15 months if they shave men’s beards. Barbers who offer what officials call 'western-style' haircuts will also face punishment. 


Taliban orders barbers to stop shaving beards or face jail 

The Taliban sent the men to a rehabilitation centre for behavioural correction, saying the move was aimed at bringing them in line with Islamic values and Afghan culture.



Taliban arrest four men for dressing up as Peaky Blinders characters

A scene from eastern Afghanistan is drawing stark parallels to the most feared days of Taliban rule in the 1990s. According to several media reports, the Taliban last week oversaw a public execution in Khost province inside a packed sports stadium, with as many as eighty thousand people in attendance. The incident has raised global concern over human rights, use of minors, and the resurgence of harsh punitive practices under Taliban governance.

Reports: 13-Year-Old Boy Made To Carry Out Public Execution

The United Nations has urged the Taliban to end the ban on Afghan women working in its offices. The restrictions are putting vital humanitarian services at risk and violating human rights principles.


UN urges Taliban to lift ban on female staff, warns of growing risks to aid delivery

The United Nations has urged the Taliban to end the ban on Afghan women working in its offices. The restrictions are putting vital humanitarian services at risk and violating human rights principles.

UN Urges Taliban To Lift Women Work Ban, Says Ban Puts Critical Services in Danger

Russia President Vladimir Putin defends Taliban's counter-terrorism efforts, challenges Pakistan’s narrative

The Taliban has assured Tajikistan of strengthened border cooperation and improved security measures. This development comes amid regional concerns over border management and stability in Central Asia.

Taliban Assures Tajikistan on Strengthened Border Security Cooperation

The Taliban carried out a public execution in Khost Sports Stadium, putting to death a man convicted of murdering 13 members of a family, including nine children and their mother. The execution, attended by tens of thousands, was ordered after a death sentence was upheld by Afghan courts and approved by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. 


Taliban Executes Murderer in Packed Khost Stadium 

At least 10 civilians, including nine children, were killed after Pakistan launched overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Khost province, according to the Taliban. Kabul condemned the attack as an “invasion,” warning of rising tensions between the two neighbors.


Breaking: Afghanistan claims at least 10 killed in Pakistan strikes 

A Taliban military officer has issued a stark warning to Pakistan, threatening a potential "martyrdom" attack. Rising tensions in the region have put authorities on high alert, with security forces monitoring possible cross-border threats.

Pakistan: Taliban Issues Chilling Threat to Islamabad | Tensions at Breaking Point

Pakistan: Taliban Issues Chilling Threat to Pakistan’s Capital, Islamabad

Taliban Military Officer Warns Pakistan of 'Martyrdom' Attack

The Pakistan Taliban (TTP) has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack in Islamabad, raising concerns over security in the capital. Authorities are investigating the blast, while security forces have been deployed to secure the area.

Pakistan Taliban Claims Suicide Attack in Islamabad

The Taliban government has triggered fresh tensions with Pakistan by releasing a controversial “Greater Afghanistan” map depicting parts of Pakistani territory as Afghan land.
The move comes days before peace talks in Istanbul, aimed at easing recent border clashes.
In a separate speech, Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani issued a sharp warning to Islamabad, saying Afghanistan would deliver a “crushing response” if its patience was tested again.
Analysts fear the dispute over the historic Durand Line could derail ongoing efforts to stabilise fragile ties between the two neighbours.

Taliban's 'Greater Afghanistan' Map Sparks Puts Pakistan On Edge

Our story begins with a question: Can Pakistan break free from the cycle of violence along its western border, or is it trapped in a storm of its own making? Afghanistan’s interior minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani delivered a stark warning to Pakistan. The warning comes with a message
Watch this story.

Afghan interior minister: Seek peace, but will defend with force

In a stark and forceful warning, Pakistan’s Defence Minister has publicly threatened to “obliterate” the Taliban regime, signaling a dramatic escalation in rhetoric that could have major regional security implications. The statement raises urgent questions about Islamabad’s intent, possible conditions that would trigger military action, and how neighbouring countries and international partners might react.
This report examines what was said, the political and military context, likely scenarios, and the potential impact on Afghanistan-Pakistan relations, counterterrorism cooperation, and wider regional stability. Tune in for expert analysis and reaction from diplomatic and defence circles.

Pak Defence Minister Threatens To Obliterate Taliban Regime

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Pakistani Taliban Taunts Gen Asim Munir to Come for a Battle 'If He is a Man?'

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has ordered the immediate construction of dams on the Kunar River, a key water source flowing into Pakistan. This move aims to assert Afghanistan’s sovereignty over its water resources and restrict water supply to Pakistan, escalating tensions in the region. 

Water Wars: Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate Over Kunar River Dam Plans 

Pakistan has signaled that the fragile truce with Afghanistan depends heavily on the Taliban’s commitment to stop cross-border incursions. A Pakistani minister has publicly linked continued peace to Taliban cooperation, raising questions about the durability of the ceasefire amid growing security concerns.

Pak-Afghan War: How Long Will Pak-Afghan Truce Last? | Minister Warns Taliban on Incursions | WION 

Afghanistan-Pakistan Clash: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to escalate as fragile ceasefires collapse and border skirmishes intensify. With unrest on multiple fronts, Pakistan faces the growing threat of a multi-front conflict.


Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan: Afghan Cricket Community Mourns Loss Of 3 Players Killed

Afghan-Pak War: Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan As 48-Hour Ceasefire Ends

Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 others injured in a 'coordinated suicide attack' on a military camp in North Waziristan on Friday, Pakistani security officials said. The assault occurred hours before Islamabad and Kabul were set to hold peace talks in Doha.


Suicide Attack Near Pak-Afghanistan Kills 7: Doha To Host Pak-Afghan Truce Talks? 

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