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Pakistan allows 724 humanitarian aid trucks into Afghanistan via Torkham
The security tensions have contributed to repeated clashes and the continued closure of the crossing to regular commercial activity.
Pakistan has allowed 724 truckloads of humanitarian aid to enter Afghanistan through the Torkham crossing, providing a vital lifeline to vulnerable families amid a prolonged closure and worsening humanitarian needs.
Mohamed Yahya, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan, said the 724 trucks carrying humanitarian supplies had crossed into Afghanistan and reached families most in need.
“Deeply grateful to the Government of Pakistan and all those who made it possible to keep the humanitarian lifeline open. Together, we delivered,” Yahya said in a post on X.
Pakistan has kept its crossings with Afghanistan closed to regular trade since October 2025 following deadly clashes and escalating security tensions. The closure also disrupted the movement of Afghan transit goods through Karachi.
The prolonged shutdown, combined with insecurity and worsening economic conditions, has displaced tens of thousands of Afghans. The United Nations and other humanitarian agencies have continued efforts to deliver life-saving food and other assistance to displaced and vulnerable families.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the humanitarian operation, saying he was “glad to have facilitated this important humanitarian effort by the United Nations” and to have ensured assistance for people in need in Afghanistan.
The latest aid delivery comes amid continued tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan following ongoing militant attacks inside Pakistan. Islamabad has repeatedly accused Afghanistan of allowing Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups to operate from its territory, allegations denied by Kabul.
The security tensions have contributed to repeated clashes and the continued closure of the crossing to regular commercial activity.
Despite the broader tensions, Pakistan has continued to facilitate the movement of humanitarian assistance. Earlier last month, authorities allowed 21 of 26 vehicles carrying World Food Programme aid to cross into Afghanistan through Torkham.
The passage of 724 relief trucks represents a significant humanitarian corridor, allowing international agencies to deliver essential assistance to vulnerable Afghan families despite the prolonged suspension of normal trade and continuing security tensions between the two countries.
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Blast at Kabul school injures at least 52
An explosion at a school in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Monday injured at least 52 people, according to sources.
The blast, caused by a hand grenade, occurred at around 4:55 p.m. at Sham-e Hedayat Private School in Mahdiya Township, located in Kabul’s 18th security district.
According to sources, the grenade was in the hands of a student when it exploded.
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Juma Khan Fateh surrenders to IEA forces in Badakhshan
According to the sources, Fateh’s remaining associates are expected to be disarmed, while IEA forces are set to establish full control over the area.
Juma Khan Fateh and his forces have surrendered to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Nusay district of Badakhshan province following several days of pressure and encirclement, security sources told Ariana News.
Sources said increasing pressure on Fateh’s group left them with no option but to surrender. Fateh and his fighters reportedly laid down their weapons at positions held by IEA forces in Nusay.
Qari Fasihuddin Fitrat, the IEA’s Army Chief of Staff, had travelled to Nusay to oversee the situation and the operation against Fateh’s group.
According to the sources, Fateh’s remaining associates are expected to be disarmed, while IEA forces are set to establish full control over the area.
The reported surrender marks the latest development in the security situation in Nusay, although further details about the terms of the surrender and the number of fighters involved were not immediately available.
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Afghanistan Supreme Court says rights of almost 119,000 women addressed over five years
The courts also handled 8,904 cases related to women’s maintenance and other associated rights, according to Hamza.
Afghanistan’s Supreme Court says the country’s courts have addressed the legal and Sharia-based rights of 118,869 women over the past five years.
Mansoor Ahmad Hamza, deputy spokesman for the Supreme Court, said the cases covered a range of issues, including inheritance, property, maintenance, documentation and other legal matters.
Hamza said courts handled 12,976 cases involving women’s inheritance and property rights during the five-year period. Another 9,021 inheritance-related cases were registered for information gathering and review.
He added that 18,750 cases involving the registration, verification and certification of women’s property and related documents were addressed, while 22,703 cases concerned the processing of inheritance and property documents.
The courts also handled 8,904 cases related to women’s maintenance and other associated rights, according to Hamza.
He said inheritance, property, dowry, maintenance and other rights granted to women under Islamic Sharia are recognized as established rights, and that courts are required to examine such cases carefully and impartially in accordance with Sharia and applicable laws.
Hamza added that judicial proceedings involving women’s rights will continue, with the aim of ensuring that eligible individuals receive their legal and religious rights and preventing those rights from being denied or lost.
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