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Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense to recruit more forces
The Ministry of National Defense of the Islamic Emirate has announced that the registration process for forces approved by the Security and Vetting Commission to join the ranks of the Islamic National Army has officially begun.
According to the ministry, recruitment centers in the capital and across the provinces are ready to receive applicants.
The ministry stated that registration is conducted upon presentation of a national identity card (tazkira) and an approval form issued by the Security and Vetting Commission. The order to launch the recruitment process was issued by Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Minister of National Defense.
Military experts say the move is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the security forces and improving preparedness to ensure national security. They believe that increasing the number of trained personnel can both address internal threats and enhance the operational capability of the national army.
Some observers also emphasize that, alongside the Islamic Emirate’s forces, opportunities should be created for other eligible young people to join the security forces.
Previously, a spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate said that in 2025 the number of trained personnel in the Islamic National Army reached 181,000, and more than 100,000 police officers have also received training in various fields.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has warned of a military response to recent Pakistani airstrikes, accusing Islamabad of targeting civilians and backing Daesh fighters.
Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya, IEA spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the strikes in Nangarhar and Paktika were “a shameful act”, adding that “Pakistan must receive a response.” He said that details of the planned retaliation are confidential.
In Nangarhar, he said, a family of 22 people was hit, with 17 killed and five injured. In Paktika, he said a school for children was struck, injuring one child and damaging several buildings.
“There were no armed individuals there. Only civilians were injured and killed, and civilian areas were targeted,” he said.
He accused Pakistan of instead sheltering Daesh elements in parts of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claiming some have been used to launch attacks inside Afghanistan. Mujahid said Daesh has been “eliminated” within Afghan territory following IEA operations.
Mujahid accused Islamabad of pursuing instability and insecurity in the region, saying: “We believe a particular military circle within Pakistan has been tasked with destabilizing the region.”
Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have sharply deteriorated in recent years. Pakistan continues to accuse Kabul of failing to curb militant attacks, while Afghan authorities say Pakistan’s problems are internal.
Key crossings essential for trade have remained mostly closed for months.
The spokesman urged neighboring and Muslim-majority countries to pressure Pakistan to change its approach, saying stability in Afghanistan benefits the wider region.
“We want all countries to support the security and stability established in Afghanistan and help strengthen it so we can move the region toward lasting stability,” he said.
“We want regional and Islamic countries to understand their responsibility and persuade Pakistan to change its approach. Countries should use their influence to prevent such incidents from happening again.”
Despite the tensions, Mujahid described Afghanistan and Pakistan as “two very close nations with many shared interests,” but said Islamabad should address its own security issues without blaming Kabul.
The Bayat Foundation has continued its annual Ramadan assistance campaign by distributing food packages to dozens of vulnerable families in western Farah province, as part of its broader humanitarian outreach across Afghanistan.
The initiative aims to support families facing acute poverty and economic hardship during the holy month of Ramadan — a time traditionally marked by charity, compassion, and community solidarity.
Each aid package includes essential food staples such as flour, rice, and cooking oil, providing critical support to households struggling to meet their daily needs.
Friadoon Abdullah, the Bayat Foundation’s representative in Farah, said the assistance followed a detailed assessment process.
“Bayat Foundation’s survey team had previously identified needy families across various districts and villages of Farah province,” Abdullah said. “Today, these food packages, which include flour, rice, and oil, are being distributed to those most in need.”
Established in 2006 by Afghan-American entrepreneur Dr Ehsanullah Bayat, the Bayat Foundation is one of Afghanistan’s largest private charitable organizations.
Over the past two decades, it has delivered emergency relief, healthcare services, educational support, and seasonal assistance programs throughout the country.
Its annual Ramadan campaign is among its most significant initiatives, reaching thousands of families each year.
Beneficiaries in Farah expressed appreciation for the timely support.
“Thanks to the Bayat Foundation for providing this aid to needy people in Farah province during the blessed month of Ramadan,” one recipient said.
Another added, “We are grateful to the Bayat Charity Foundation for assisting us during Ramadan.”
Foundation officials say the Ramadan aid campaign will continue through the end of the holy month, with distributions planned in Kabul and several other provinces as part of its nationwide relief effort.
Sources report that following an earthquake in Fayzabad, the capital of Badakhshan province, two workers who were collecting sand in the Jowzgun Valley, first district of the province, were injured due to a landslide.
According to sources, the two workers were transferred to the provincial hospital after the incident and are receiving medical care.
The earthquake, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon was also felt in Kabul and Nangarhar provinces.
However, the U.S. Geological Survey has not yet released information regarding the magnitude, depth, or epicenter of this earthquake.
Last Friday, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake also shook northeastern Afghanistan.
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