08:54 AM

Intelligence is the backbone of a country and should work together with other departments of the government to implement Sharia Law and shape the public perception, urged the Supreme Leader of the Taliban during a one-day seminar of the Intelligence Authorities in Kandahar. The Spokesperson of the Interim Afghan Government, Zabihullah Mujahid, said in a statement that Mullah Haibutullah Akhundzada emphasized that the plans of enemies should be defused. The Supreme Leader of the Taliban stressed that the authorities should treat people with kindness and mercy.

10:47 AM

The Afghanistan Freedom Front Group claimed that 2 Afghan security force members were killed last night as a result of their attack in Kunduz. The group claimed that 1 other security force member was also wounded. The Afghan Government did not comment on this so far.

08:54 AM

The Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Mutaqi, met the Special Representatives of Pakistan and China in Kabul. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan said in a statement that they have discussed to follow the issues of the fifth and sixth trilateral meetings of the foreign ministers, which they agreed to hold the next meeting in Kabul. The Foreign Minister of Afghanistan highlighted the importance of the economic and political relations with China and Pakistan, while stressing significant developments in terms of the political and economic sectors shortly. The Special Representatives of Pakistan and China reaffirmed their commitment to enhance bilateral relations with Afghanistan based on mutual respect.