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Latest News
Taliban: Weapons Smuggling in Torkham is Not Our Responsibility
Tarz Press: The Taliban have stated that the smuggling of weapons through the Torkham border is not their responsibility and that these weapons were likely purchased through black markets in other countries and then smuggled into neighboring nations.
China and Pakistan: Taliban Must Adopt a Moderate Policy
Tarz Press: In a joint statement, China and Pakistan have called on the Taliban to adopt a moderate policy in Afghanistan.
Taliban: Afghan Refugees Should Not Participate in Pakistan Protests
Tarz Press: The Taliban have urged Afghan refugees to refrain from participating in protests held in Pakistan and to maintain their neutrality.
Hamid Karzai: I Fully Support the Jirga Resolution
Tarz Press: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has expressed his full support for the Jirga held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling it a significant step towards resolving the region’s issues.
Double Betrayal: The Painful Fate of Afghan Policewomen Between a Bitter Past and an Uncertain Future
Tarz Press: In its recent report titled “Double Betrayal: Past and Present Abuses of Afghan Policewomen,” Human Rights Watch delivers a powerful and shocking account of the plight of Afghan women in the police force. The report calls on the international community, especially countries that supported Afghanistan’s former police force, to provide asylum and effective support to these women.
Manzoor Pashteen on the First Day of the Jirga: The Time for Accountability Has Come
Tarz Press: Manzoor Pashteen, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), emphasized Pashtun unity in his opening statement at the Jirga, while hinting at Pakistan’s leadership, stating that they cannot rest easy, fearing this assembly.
Shakira: Enjoying Single Life
Tarz Press: Shakira’s latest song, “Soltera” (Single Woman), has gained unprecedented attention and has become hugely popular among listeners.
Two Pakistani Soldiers Killed, Three Injured in Armed Clash in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tarz Press: Two Pakistani soldiers were killed and four others injured in an attack on a military base in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by armed assailants.
Urban Challenges in Afghanistan: Lack of Effective Policies and the Absence of Urban Culture
Tarz Press: Over the past two decades, particularly following the fall of the Taliban in 2001, Afghanistan’s cities have rapidly developed and witnessed a significant population surge. Kabul, the capital, now home to an estimated seven to eight million people, faces a severe infrastructure crisis. However, this rapid growth has not been accompanied by corresponding improvements in urban infrastructure or the promotion of urban culture.
Atmar: Pakistan Fears the Pashtun Movement’s Grand Jirga
Tarz Press: Mohammad Haneef Atmar, former Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, has stated that Pakistan fears the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement’s (PTM) plans to hold a Loya Jirga (Grand Council).