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The Taliban regime is currently operating from Afghanistan.Well supported37 reports3 developments inside
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The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) has been blamed for attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting regional security tensions.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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Border disputes between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated into cross-border military strikes.Well supported71 reports4 developments inside
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Taliban operates in Badakhshan, which borders Tajikistan.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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The geopolitical challenges facing Pakistan and Balochistan due to terrorism originating in Afghanistan, alongside efforts to improve regional energy ties.Well supported24 reports19 developments inside
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A blast occurred in Dera Ismail Khan, a district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Taliban claimed responsibility.Well supported12 reports
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Pakistan conducted air strikes near Kabul while the Taliban was accused of harboring militants, with China attempting to mediate the conflict.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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Pakistan officially blames the Taliban for allowing militant proxies to operate in the region.Well supported24 reports
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Pakistan supports armed groups in Afghanistan, with ISI-trained units deployed to Nuristan to help Islamic Emirate forces suppress enemy plots.Some support1 report
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The Taliban is accused of harboring TTP leadership and fighters, coinciding with Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan.Well supported15 reports2 developments inside
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Jihadist infrastructure is reconstituting with sanctuary on Afghan soil amid policy failures.Some support2 reports
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The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility for a recent attack.Some support1 report
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Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan is cited as increasing terrorism in Pakistan, leading to the Prime Minister's condemnation of attacks.Some support2 reports
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India-backed terrorists are active in Balochistan, where provinces are facing insurgency and violence while the Taliban holds power in Pakistan.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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The Baloch Liberation Army is active in Balochistan, and the Taliban has claimed responsibility for an attack.Some support31 reports
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Pakistan demands concrete action against militant groups and extends bilateral and transit trade concessions with Afghanistan.Some support2 reports
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Alleged militant activities are underway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, involving the Taliban and concerns over cross-border security and drone incursions into Pakistan.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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Pakistan demands action against groups in Afghanistan amid ongoing border tensions and the Taliban's diplomatic outreach.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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A task force is combating deepfake scams and preventing fund access in Afghanistan.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Pakistan pursues dialogue with the Afghan Taliban, with Saudi Arabia welcomed as a mediator amid security concerns following a Kohat attack.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Australian War Memorial is hosting a permanent exhibition detailing the country's conflict in Afghanistan, which involved the rise of the Taliban and spanned from 2001 to 2021.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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An art installation documenting the aftermath of the war in Afghanistan, involving the Taliban, was finally displayed at the SculptureCenter.Some support1 report
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Pakistan conducted air strikes and operations in Kunar and Paktia provinces of Afghanistan targeting militant hideouts.Well supported75 reports1 development inside
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India has restored and strengthened ties with the Taliban government in Afghanistan, while exposing the realities of India-Pakistan-Afghanistan geopolitical history.Well supported9 reports
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Trump threatens the NATO alliance while Canada is simultaneously dealing with its defense commitments, including the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan.Some support10 reports1 development inside
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The situation involves intermittent conflict in Balochistan, the governance of Afghanistan by the Taliban, and Pakistan's role in international mediation between the U.S. and Israel regarding Iran.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Amnesty International and IRC highlighted humanitarian problems in Afghanistan, while the CIA trained Afghan strike forces and the Taliban returned to power.Some support1 report
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The Taliban successfully took control of Afghanistan in a major shift in power on October 6, 2021.Some support1 report
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Taliban drones have been launched into Pakistani airspace, leading to retaliatory intercepts by the Pakistan Air Force and terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Some support3 reports
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Ishaq Dar urges the Taliban to eliminate terrorism while Pakistan maintains a diplomatic stance regarding the situation in Afghanistan.Well supported4 reports
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The Taliban is accused of harboring TTP leadership and fighters, coinciding with Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan.Some support2 reports
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US forces faced Taliban control at Kabul airport during an evacuation in Afghanistan.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A lecture in Hampshire discussed the work of Afghanaid in Afghanistan and how the Taliban's return has stalled community progress.Some support1 report
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The international community, including the UN, is holding talks on inclusive governance in Afghanistan while assessing the country's status regarding human rights and detention.Some support1 report
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Taliban regime's policies in Afghanistan are criticized for causing oppression.Well supported10 reports5 developments inside
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Government manages resettlement after Taliban takeover, facing media scrutiny over failures and involving military forces.Some support1 report
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Helen McEntee and Malala Yousafzai criticized the European Union's welcome of the Taliban delegation hosted in Brussels.Some support1 report
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Cross-border military operations in Afghanistan are under scrutiny, with criticism regarding the attribution of strikes.Some support3 reports
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The supreme leader of the Taliban, who governs Afghanistan, has a preference for and imports Toyota trucks.Some support1 report
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Airstrikes and changes in governing administration are reported in disputed border provinces between Afghanistan and Pakistan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Security forces engaged India-sponsored militants in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.Some support1 report
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A ruling body in Afghanistan was mentioned on August 14, 2026.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi met with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to discuss border tensions, economic ties, and water treaty implementation with Taliban officials.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The General Directorate of Intelligence formalizes arrangements with militant groups BLA and TTP amid separatist violence in Balochistan.Some support1 report
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The Taliban has been blamed for attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while Saudi Arabia has condemned the violence occurring in Pakistan.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The new event details the current political and security status of Pakistan's provinces and the diplomatic stalemate between Islamabad and Kabul.Well supported13 reports9 developments inside
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Afghanistan condemned mosque attacks in Kohat and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while a governor called for raising the height of the Dahla Dam.Some support2 reports
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Taliban forces are subjected to attacks in Badakhshan, while maintaining a military hospital in Kabul, and Sattar was interviewed.Some support1 report
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The Taliban regime is currently operating from Afghanistan, and its rule is negatively impacting the country's recovery.Some support1 report
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US officials Mike Waltz and Rubio took action against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, including condemnation and designation.Some support1 report
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Afghanistan is seeking to expand bilateral cooperation and is currently governed by the Taliban.Well supported5 reports6 developments inside
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The Taliban is seeking formal diplomatic relations with the United States regarding Afghanistan.Some support1 report
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ISIS-K, a branch of ISIS, announced a capture during a joint session and admitted involvement in ISIS-K attacks.Some support23 reports
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Taliban imposes restrictions in Afghanistan, contributing to independent media challenges, following its return to power.Well supported29 reports1 development inside
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UNESCO condemns the Taliban's restrictions on education within Afghanistan.Some support1 report
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United Front targeted a Taliban member in Kandahar while the ICC sought a warrant for Hibatullah Akhundzada.Some support1 report
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UN assessments monitor the relationship between the Taliban and TTP, leading to tactical concessions based on strategic interests.Some support1 report1 development inside
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IEA rejects UN reports concerning militant groups.Some support1 report
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Deportations to Afghanistan have resumed since 2021, drawing criticism from human rights groups.Some support1 report
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International investors, including China, Qatar, and Türkiye, are securing investments in Afghanistan's mining sector as the Taliban centralizes control.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Around Taliban this week
News at the entities that move Taliban most-
Saudi Arabia TransactionalIshaq Dar attended an R-4 meeting in Cairo today, contributing to ongoing diplomatic efforts.Moves Taliban
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Pakistan OperationalUzbekistan and Pakistan discussed strengthening economic cooperation, focusing on leveraging railway connectivity and investment to link Central Asian markets to Pakistani ports.Moves Taliban
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Islamic State OperationalStrikes were conducted against Islamic State hideouts located in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/Balochistan.Moves Taliban
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supreme leader StructuralIranian leadership and regime media issued warnings while the president attended the UN General Assembly.Moves Taliban
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International Criminal Court StructuralMicrosoft lost access to services due to U.S. sanctions imposed on the company.Moves Taliban
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Joe Biden OperationalThe article links Iran's actions to US prices, Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the impact of the Iran war on Nebraska.Moves Taliban
Connections
The 40 strongest of 222, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Pakistan Operational
The relationship is defined by active, reciprocal cross-border conflict, mutual security threats, and accusations of militant group harboring.
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Afghanistan Structural
The Taliban functions as the de facto governing authority, controlling the civil administration and imposing laws across Afghanistan.
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Kabul Structural
The Taliban exercises comprehensive governing, military, and administrative control over the city of Kabul.
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Amir Khan Muttaqi Structural
Amir Khan Muttaqi holds the formal office of Foreign Minister within the Taliban's governing structure.
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Zabiullah Mujahid Structural
Zabiullah Mujahid serves as the official government spokesman for the Taliban.
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Taliban authorities control and operate the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operational
Taliban and affiliated groups conduct military operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while the province's political and security environment is implicated in the wider conflict.
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Pakistan Army Operational
The Pakistan Army and the Taliban are engaged in active, reciprocal military conflict involving targeting, aggression, and cross-border operations.
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Hibatullah Akhundzada Structural
Akhundzada functions as the supreme leader, issuing binding directives and governing the structure and operations of the Taliban organization.
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Islamic State Operational
The two groups are engaged in active, reciprocal conflict, involving clashes over shared operational territory and rivalries.
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Structural
The Taliban successfully overthrew the existing government structure of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
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Badakhshan Province Structural
The Taliban utilizes Badakhshan Province as a base for governance, military operations, and economic activity.
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Malala Yousafzai Operational
The relationship is defined by active ideological opposition and severe threats, including assassination attempts against Malala.
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Islamabad Operational
The relationship is characterized by ongoing, high-stakes geopolitical and security interactions, including dialogue, conflict, and policy maneuvering.
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Hafiz Gul Bahadur Structural
Hafiz Gul Bahadur serves as an allied commander within the organizational structure of the Taliban.
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Balkh Province Structural
The Taliban exercises active governance and policy control over Balkh Province, prioritizing industrial development.
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Reid Transactional
The relationship involved a specific, high-impact event where Reid was affected by a Taliban IED.
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supreme leader Structural
The supreme leader holds the functional role of guiding the religious and educational policies of the Taliban state.
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Abdul Salam Hanafi Structural
Abdul Salam Hanafi functions as a representative of the Islamic Emirate (Taliban).
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Mujahid Structural
Mujahid serves as the official spokesperson for the Taliban organization.
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Attaullah Tarar Structural
Attaullah Tarar serves as a functional spokesperson and official source for the Taliban government and its military actions.
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Sadat Operational
Sadat is actively leading an armed campaign and ordered attacks against the Taliban regime.
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information ministry Structural
The Taliban controls the information ministry, utilizing it as a controlled organ to issue official statements and manage propaganda.
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defence ministry Structural
The Defence Ministry functions as a state entity led by the Taliban.
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Sirajuddin Haqqani Structural
Sirajuddin Haqqani functions as a key leader and influential member within the Taliban organization.
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Ministry of Higher Education Structural
The Taliban (B) functions as the ultimate authority, overseeing the activities of the Ministry of Higher Education (A) in Afghanistan.
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United Nations Security Council Structural
The UNSC formally monitors and pressures the Taliban through sanctions and calls for action against terrorist groups.
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Herat Structural
The Taliban imposes its governance, security, and morality codes within the Herat province.
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Kandahar Structural
The Taliban operates from and exercises control over Kandahar, utilizing the city as a base for its directives and security operations.
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International Criminal Court Structural
The International Criminal Court is formally investigating and issuing warrants against the Taliban for alleged crimes.
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Amir Khan Structural
Amir Khan serves as the Foreign Minister for the Taliban government.
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Joe Biden Operational
Biden's administration policies, including military withdrawal and funding conduits, directly facilitated the Taliban's seizure and maintenance of control in Afghanistan.
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Logar Province Structural
The Taliban maintains operational bases and enforces rules within Logar Province.
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NATO Operational
The Taliban's rise to power and subsequent international isolation are linked to NATO's presence and withdrawal.
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Saudi Arabia Transactional
Saudi Arabia formally recognized the Taliban regime in a high-level political transaction.
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European Commission Operational
The European Commission is engaged in formal, high-stakes talks with Taliban representatives concerning migration, return, and repatriation policies.
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Donald Trump Transactional
The relationship involves episodic political negotiations, investment pitches, and conflict over geopolitical issues.
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Yasin Zia Operational
The Taliban is engaged in active armed conflict with Yasin Zia's resistance group.
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United Front Operational
The United Front is engaged in active military operations and armed resistance against the Taliban regime.
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UN Women Operational
UN Women monitors, reports on, and challenges the policies and actions of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
37 events- Border disputes between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated into cross-border military strikes.
- A blast occurred in Dera Ismail Khan, a district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Taliban claimed responsibility.
- Pakistan supports armed groups in Afghanistan, with ISI-trained units deployed to Nuristan to help Islamic Emirate forces suppress enemy plots.
- Jihadist infrastructure is reconstituting with sanctuary on Afghan soil amid policy failures.
- The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility for a recent attack.
- Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan is cited as increasing terrorism in Pakistan, leading to the Prime Minister's condemnation of attacks.
- India-backed terrorists are active in Balochistan, where provinces are facing insurgency and violence while the Taliban holds power in Pakistan.
- The Baloch Liberation Army is active in Balochistan, and the Taliban has claimed responsibility for an attack.
- Pakistan demands concrete action against militant groups and extends bilateral and transit trade concessions with Afghanistan.
- Pakistan demands action against groups in Afghanistan amid ongoing border tensions and the Taliban's diplomatic outreach.
- A task force is combating deepfake scams and preventing fund access in Afghanistan.
- Pakistan pursues dialogue with the Afghan Taliban, with Saudi Arabia welcomed as a mediator amid security concerns following a Kohat attack.
- An art installation documenting the aftermath of the war in Afghanistan, involving the Taliban, was finally displayed at the SculptureCenter.
- Trump threatens the NATO alliance while Canada is simultaneously dealing with its defense commitments, including the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan.
- Amnesty International and IRC highlighted humanitarian problems in Afghanistan, while the CIA trained Afghan strike forces and the Taliban returned to power.
- The Taliban successfully took control of Afghanistan in a major shift in power on October 6, 2021.
- Taliban drones have been launched into Pakistani airspace, leading to retaliatory intercepts by the Pakistan Air Force and terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Ishaq Dar urges the Taliban to eliminate terrorism while Pakistan maintains a diplomatic stance regarding the situation in Afghanistan.
- The Taliban is accused of harboring TTP leadership and fighters, coinciding with Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan.
- A lecture in Hampshire discussed the work of Afghanaid in Afghanistan and how the Taliban's return has stalled community progress.
- The international community, including the UN, is holding talks on inclusive governance in Afghanistan while assessing the country's status regarding human rights and detention.
- Government manages resettlement after Taliban takeover, facing media scrutiny over failures and involving military forces.
- Helen McEntee and Malala Yousafzai criticized the European Union's welcome of the Taliban delegation hosted in Brussels.
- The supreme leader of the Taliban, who governs Afghanistan, has a preference for and imports Toyota trucks.
- Airstrikes and changes in governing administration are reported in disputed border provinces between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Security forces engaged India-sponsored militants in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
- The General Directorate of Intelligence formalizes arrangements with militant groups BLA and TTP amid separatist violence in Balochistan.
- Afghanistan condemned mosque attacks in Kohat and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while a governor called for raising the height of the Dahla Dam.
- Taliban forces are subjected to attacks in Badakhshan, while maintaining a military hospital in Kabul, and Sattar was interviewed.
- The Taliban regime is currently operating from Afghanistan, and its rule is negatively impacting the country's recovery.
- US officials Mike Waltz and Rubio took action against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, including condemnation and designation.
- The Taliban is seeking formal diplomatic relations with the United States regarding Afghanistan.
- ISIS-K, a branch of ISIS, announced a capture during a joint session and admitted involvement in ISIS-K attacks.
- UNESCO condemns the Taliban's restrictions on education within Afghanistan.
- United Front targeted a Taliban member in Kandahar while the ICC sought a warrant for Hibatullah Akhundzada.
- IEA rejects UN reports concerning militant groups.
- Deportations to Afghanistan have resumed since 2021, drawing criticism from human rights groups.
August 2026
8 events- Taliban operates in Badakhshan, which borders Tajikistan.
- The Taliban is accused of harboring TTP leadership and fighters, coinciding with Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan.
- US forces faced Taliban control at Kabul airport during an evacuation in Afghanistan.
- Taliban regime's policies in Afghanistan are criticized for causing oppression.
- A ruling body in Afghanistan was mentioned on August 14, 2026.
- Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi met with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to discuss border tensions, economic ties, and water treaty implementation with Taliban officials.
- UN assessments monitor the relationship between the Taliban and TTP, leading to tactical concessions based on strategic interests.
- International investors, including China, Qatar, and Türkiye, are securing investments in Afghanistan's mining sector as the Taliban centralizes control.
July 2026
7 events- Pakistan officially blames the Taliban for allowing militant proxies to operate in the region.
- India has restored and strengthened ties with the Taliban government in Afghanistan, while exposing the realities of India-Pakistan-Afghanistan geopolitical history.
- The situation involves intermittent conflict in Balochistan, the governance of Afghanistan by the Taliban, and Pakistan's role in international mediation between the U.S. and Israel regarding Iran.
- The Taliban has been blamed for attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while Saudi Arabia has condemned the violence occurring in Pakistan.
- The new event details the current political and security status of Pakistan's provinces and the diplomatic stalemate between Islamabad and Kabul.
- Afghanistan is seeking to expand bilateral cooperation and is currently governed by the Taliban.
- Taliban imposes restrictions in Afghanistan, contributing to independent media challenges, following its return to power.
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June 2026
8 events- The Taliban regime is currently operating from Afghanistan.
- The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) has been blamed for attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting regional security tensions.
- The geopolitical challenges facing Pakistan and Balochistan due to terrorism originating in Afghanistan, alongside efforts to improve regional energy ties.
- Pakistan conducted air strikes near Kabul while the Taliban was accused of harboring militants, with China attempting to mediate the conflict.
- Alleged militant activities are underway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, involving the Taliban and concerns over cross-border security and drone incursions into Pakistan.
- The Australian War Memorial is hosting a permanent exhibition detailing the country's conflict in Afghanistan, which involved the rise of the Taliban and spanned from 2001 to 2021.
- Pakistan conducted air strikes and operations in Kunar and Paktia provinces of Afghanistan targeting militant hideouts.
- Cross-border military operations in Afghanistan are under scrutiny, with criticism regarding the attribution of strikes.