40% of Herat’s historical sites in need of repairs: IEA

Around 40 percent of historical sites and monuments in western Herat province need to be restored to prevent further damage, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) officials said on Saturday.

16 People Killed in Herat Clashes: Sources

At least 16 people including seven children and three women were killed in clashes that erupted between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and a group of armed men in the western province of Herat, sources claimed on Monday.

Local comedian lynched in Kandahar province

A local comedian-Khasha- was taken from his home to a desert, tied, and was then shot dead by the Taliban gunmen in Dand district of Kandahar province last week.

Female Police Officer Assassinated In Kapisa

Security sources in Kapisa province confirm that unidentified individuals assassinated a female police officer in Hese Dowom-e Kohistan district of the province. The incident took place at at 9pm on Sunday in the village of Shirak Pirak of the district, Abdul Shayeq Shoresh Kohistani, a spokesman for the Kapisa police, told the Etilaat Roz daily.

We will issue 6,000 passports daily: Taliban officials

Officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan resumed the issuance of passports on Tuesday, October 5, and promised that the previous government was issuing three thousand passports but they intend to issue six thousand passports per day.

Taliban to begin issuing passports in seven other provinces

Officials of the Passport Directorate said that they will start the issuance of passports in Balkh, Paktia, Kandahar, Kunduz, Herat, Nangarhar, and Khost provinces on Sunday, November 14.

Health Centers in Parwan Face Supply Shortages as Demand Surges

A doctor at Parwan's 100-bed hospital, who speaks on the condition of anonymity, said: some health personnel and doctors in the province are facing financial stress. He warned that if this continues, they will be forced to leave their posts.

Taliban asks UN’s cooperation in recognition, lifting sanctions

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan asked the UN to help them in recognition of their government, removing names of the Taliban leaders from the black list, and lifting all other sanctions imposed by the international community.

Processing of passports suspended due to ‘technical problem’

Alam Gul Haqqani, head of the General Directorate of Passports, said late Monday in a video message that processing of passports at the office in Kabul has been suspended until further notice.

Afghanistan Needs Truth Before It Can Have Reconciliation

Politicians and warlords have benefited from decades of violence. The victims of the country’s endless wars could provide the key to a lasting peace.

Afghanistan Accuses Haqqani of Backing Kabul University Attack

Afghanistan arrested a man it claims was the mastermind behind the attack on the country’s largest university, which killed as many as 22 students.

NDS Prevented Assassination of Journalist in Khost

The National Directorate of Security (NDS) says its operatives have prevented the assassination of a journalist in Khost province.

As US prepared exit, Taliban protected foreign bases, but killed Afghans

Taliban fighters have protected western military bases in Afghanistan from attacks by rival, or rogue Islamist groups for over a year under a secret annex to a pact for the withdrawal of all U.S. forces by May 1, three Western officials with knowledge of the agreement told Reuters.

Taliban Attack On Jowzjan Center Failed

: Shah Jahan, the commander of second company of MoI’s 888th unit, said that the Taliban group had gathered forces in the village of Shakarak in the city of Sheberghan, the center of Jowzjan, to attack the city, but their plan failed.

With Kabul airport closed, fearful Afghans rush for the border

Crowds looking to flee Afghanistan flocked to its borders while long queues formed at banks on Wednesday, as an administrativevacuum after the Taliban's takeover left foreign donors unsure of how to respond to a looming humanitarian crisis.

Taliban ask investors to invest in Afghanistan, increase trade

A key member of the leadership of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and head of the Haqqani network, Khalilurahman Haqqani asked the investors and businessmen to further increase their business activities in Afghanistan.

Taliban pledges to form inclusive and accountable govt

The Taliban on Sunday vowed to form an “inclusive and accountable” government in Afghanistan.

US concerned at all-male Taliban cabinet

The United States voiced its concern soon after the Taliban announced a 33-man new caretaker government on Tuesday evening.

Universities to resume in a week, new curriculum will be discussed upon: Taliban

Ministry of higher education of Afghanistan said that they have been busy discussing issues with the educational association and will resume all universities across the country as soon as they come over the problems.

Qatar’s foreign minister visits Islamic Emirate’s premier in Kabul

Qatar’s foreign minister held talks with the prime minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on Sunday, in the highest-level foreign visit to Kabul since the Islamic Emirate took control last month.

Pakistan wants to host Afghanistan for limited over series next year

Pakistan wants to host Afghanistan for limited over series next year, Pakistan Cricket Board’s CEO Wasim Khan has said.

Peace negotiators meet following stalled talks in Doha, Qatar

In a report, Tolonews indicated that the Taliban and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan held a meeting in Doha on Sunday, the second meeting since stalled peace efforts after May 13. The meeting was about the resumption of peace negotiations and talks.

Taliban Expected to Announce New Govt Soon

The Taliban said that the discussions held on forming a new government have been finalized and they will soon make an announcement.

Passport Distribution Process to Be Resumed in Ten Provinces Tomorrow

The passport distribution process will be resumed in Badakhshan, Parwan, Kapisa, Logar, Maidan Wardak Ghazni, Daikundi, Faryab, Ghor, and Nuristan provinces.

Taliban to take military actions if talks between TTP and Pakistani government fail

Pakistani ambassador to Kabul Mansoor Ahmad Khan has said that the Taliban have promised to be taking military actions against TTP or other militant groups if talks between them and the Pakistani government fail.

Passport Distribution Process Starts in Parwan

The priority of distributing passports is for those who are patients, senior citizens, and people residing in foreign countries.

US again denies unfreezing assets of Afghanistan

United States is still holding its previous stance on the Taliban and said that they will not release nearly ten billion dollars of Afghanistan now frozen in US banks.

Kunduz IDPs get essential foodstuffs in Bayat Foundation’s ongoing campaign

The Bayat Foundation continues to support Afghans in desperate need of essential supplies and this week handed out much-needed food supplies in Kunduz province.

Al-Qaeda Presence Can Be Seen in Northern Afghanistan

Former Vice President Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum has said that Al-Qaeda group’s presence can be seen in northern provinces of Afghanistan.

Taliban promise to support cricket

The Taliban say Afghans started playing cricket when they ruled previously and that they will support the sport going forward.