A major explosion occurred in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 11, near a mosque, killing Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Afghan Taliban's acting Refugees Minister, along with six others. Haqqani was leaving the mosque after afternoon prayers when the blast happened. The Taliban spokesperson accused the Islamic State group of the attack, but ISIS did not claim responsibility. Haqqani was a senior leader of the Haqqani network, known for carrying out major attacks during the 20-year war. The U.S. had labeled him a "global terrorist" in 2011 and offered a $5 million reward for his capture. The Taliban had taken control of Afghanistan in 2021, but attacks in urban areas continue.
12 December,2024 04:33 PM IST
In another terror attack within Pakistan, 36 people lost their lives and 29 were left wounded in northwestern Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in a tribal area, claiming lives of several people, in which the death toll is likely to rise. Officials have confirmed that the gunmen targeted passenger vans travelling from Parachinar in Kurram in a convoy. Notably, no terror groups have claimed the responsibility of the major attack, that leaves the officials in despair. A recent surge has been observed in the violent and terror attacks in the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan. Earlier on November 19, 12 Pakistan soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing incident by Islamist militants. The attack occurred in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province when militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle on a wall of a military outpost. Notably, the province, which borders Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is critical to Chinese Belt and Road projects and has recently seen a spike in attacks.
22 November,2024 11:29 AM IST
On August 26, multiple attacks in Balochistan, Pakistan, resulted in 73 deaths, according to Reuters. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) took responsibility for these attacks and issued a statement after completing what they called 'Ops Herof'. Pak terror attack caused chaos, with people fleeing as separatist militants targeted police stations, railway lines, and highways. About 35 vehicles were set on fire on the highways. The violence followed a warning from the BLA for people to stay away from highways in the area. In response, the Pakistani military reported that 14 soldiers and police officers were killed while fighting back. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attacks as "intolerable" and promised a strong response to the violence. Spine-chilling visuals emerged from the moment of attacks that shows utter chaos as people run for their lives. Watch video for more.
28 August,2024 11:57 AM IST
On August 26, 2024, a severe terror attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province resulted in the deaths of at least 51 people. Separatist militants from the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) orchestrated the assault, targeting vehicles ranging from buses to goods trucks on a major highway. The attackers, who had blocked the highway the previous night, forced passengers off their vehicles and shot them after inspecting their identity cards. In addition to the vehicle attacks, they also targeted police stations and railway lines, setting 35 vehicles ablaze. Pak terror attack has been condemned by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It follows similar incidents, including one in April 2024 where nine passengers were killed and another in October 2023 where six laborers from Punjab were shot dead in Turbat.
27 August,2024 11:14 AM IST
On August 26, a devastating terrorist attack struck a passenger bus in Rarasham, Musakhail, Balochistan, Pakistan. The deadly Pakistan terror attack killed 23 civilians. The assault has been condemned by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as reported by Radio Pakistan and The Dawn. This tragic event follows a similar attack in April, where nine passengers were killed after gunmen, who checked their ID cards, offloaded them from a bus near Noshki. The recurrence of such violence underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region. Both the government and local authorities are under pressure to enhance security measures and address the root causes of these attacks to prevent further loss of innocent lives. Watch video for more.
26 August,2024 02:36 PM IST
Reacting to Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, the US has called on Taliban to ensure that terrorist attacks are not launched from Afghan soil while urging Islamabad to exercise restraint and ensure civilians are not harmed in their counter-terrorism efforts, US Department of State Principal Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on March 19 (IST). While addressing a press briefing on March 19, Patel urged the Taliban to ensure that terrorist attacks are not launched from Afghan soil. He stressed that the US remains committed to ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a safe haven for terrorists who wish to harm the US and its allies. Asked about Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, Vedant Patel responded, "We have seen the reports that Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan in response to the attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan on Saturday at a military post. We deeply regret the loss of life and injustices sustained during the attack in Pakistan and the loss of civilian lives during the strike in Afghanistan. We urge the Taliban to ensure that terrorist attacks are not launched from Afghan soil and urge Pakistan to exercise restraint and ensure civilians are not harmed in their counter-terrorism efforts and we urge both sides to address any differences.
19 March,2024 03:33 PM IST
The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Friday banned People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), an offshoot of Jaish-e-Mohammed, under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The ban comes in the backdrop of the outfit carrying out terror activities in Kashmir. The move came a day after home ministry banned The Resistance Front, an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, for carrying out terror activities in Kashmir.
08 January,2023 02:27 PM IST | MumbaiIndia has done well to resist US calls for greater involvement in Afghanistan, the Taliban said in a rare direct comment about one of the strongest opponents of the hardline Islamist group that was ousted from power in 2001. The Taliban also said they won't let Afghanistan be used as a base against another country, addressing fears in New Delhi that Pakistan-based anti-India militants may become more emboldened if the Taliban return to power. Video courtesy: NDTV
17 June,2012 07:06 PM IST
Taliban fighters on Monday launched an attack on the Afghan parliament in Kabul, setting off several large bombs as Members of Parliament were meeting inside.
22 June,2015 02:17 PM IST
Sikhs from Afghanistan narrated horrific tales of religious persecution by Taliban and sought shelter in India. Numbering just a few hundred in Kabul and a few dozen elsewhere, Afghanistan's dwindling Sikh community complained of widespread discrimination from the overwhelming Muslim majority.
23 September,2015 09:45 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
