The final report from a government watchdog tasked with overseeing Afghanistan reconstruction efforts reveals impact of weapons and equipment left behind.

Australia on Saturday imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on four officials in the Taliban government of Afghanistan.

A federal lawsuit challenges Mohammad Ali Dadfar’s warrantless arrest and detention at the Greene County Jail.

In response, Pakistan carried out “precision strikes” deep inside Afghanistan, targeting terrorists in Kandahar province and Kabul. A temporary 48-hour ceasefire was later announced on October 15 at Afghanistan’s request, followed by an official ceasefire agreement on October 19 in Qatar, mediated by Doha and Turkiye.

Andrabi emphasised that while Pakistan was facilitating humanitarian relief for ordinary Afghans, the larger border closure remained firmly in place. "As for the utilization of border crossings for the resumption of trade and overall movement... will remain closed," he said.

People in Afghanistan are finding it harder to buy even basic medicine after the Taliban have shut off deliveries from Pakistan amid an ongoing border conflict.

Sources within the Taliban leadership confirmed to CNN-News18 that this was not a spontaneous tribute. They said it was a calculated move linked to the Taliban’s long-standing position on the Durand Line.

Isolated since 2021, the Islamist group is now rebuilding ties with many countries, despite a fierce dispute with former patron Pakistan