Afghan Independence Day: A celebration of the end of British dominance
Afghans are commemorating their Independence Day today which celebrates the end of British colonialism in 1919 after three bloody wars.
Afghan Independence Day specifically remembers...
Iran criticised for harsh mass deportations of Afghans
Iran has faced criticism for the "undignified" large-scale expulsions of hundreds of thousands of Afghans during the height of summer, in a policy that...
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for supreme leader of Afghanistan
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for senior leaders of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), including its supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada,...
Russia officially recognises the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Russia has officially recognised the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Thursday, raising hopes amid efforts by Kabul to rebuild the war torn country after decades...
Who Are Afghanistan’s ‘Morality Police’? [Short Film]
Deputy editor of 5Pillars, Dilly Hussain, accompanies Afghanistan’s controversial ‘morality police’ on one of their shifts in Kabul. In this short film, Dilly looks...
Pakistan upgrades Kabul diplomatic mission to full ambassadorial status
Despite a period of turbulent relations between the Muslim neighbours, Pakistan has announced its decision to upgrade its Kabul diplomatic post to full ambassadorial...
Major new railway to connect Pakistan to Central Asia
A major new railroad is set to revolutionise trade and travel between Pakistan and the nations of Central Asia.
The proposed railway line will connect...
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Afghanistan leader and chief justice
The International Criminal Court Chief Prosecuter has announced that he has applied for arrest warrants for the leader of Afghanistan as well as the...
Afghanistan: Senior official says ban on girls’ education against Shari’ah
A senior Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan official has called on the country's leadership to allow girls and women access to education.
Criticising ongoing restrictions, Deputy...
Tensions rise after deadly Pakistan air strike on Afghanistan
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan threatens retaliation after confirming 46 people were killed in a Pakistan army air strike, escalating tensions between the two...
