Ariana NewsPakistani Airstrike Hits Drug Treatment Center in Kabul, Afghan Officials Report Over 400 Killed
A Pakistani airstrike targeted a drug treatment center in Kabul on March 16, killing over 400 and wounding more than 250 according to Afghan officials, while Pakistan denied hitting civilians. UN agencies confirmed casualties and called for investigations and de-escalation amid escalating tensions.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Reports 400 Killed in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Drug Rehabilitation Hospital
Islamic Emirate officials reported at least 400 killed and 250 wounded in a Pakistani airstrike on a 2,000-bed drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul. The attack prompted widespread national and international condemnations calling for de-escalation and respect for civilian protections.
ReliableWHO chief urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to prioritize peace after Kabul hospital attack
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for peace between Afghanistan and Pakistan after tensions affected health facilities, including a Kabul hospital attack WHO is verifying. UNAMA reported 74 civilian deaths amid the conflict, while Afghan officials said a single airstrike killed 400; India condemned the strike and Afghanistan vowed retaliation.
DevelopingUNAMA: Civilians Paying Price of Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict as Hospital Airstrike Kills Hundreds
UNAMA reported 74 civilians killed and 212 wounded in Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes from late February to mid-March, urging de-escalation. Afghan officials said a Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul hospital killed 400 and wounded 250, prompting vows of retaliation and condemnation from India.
ReliableAfghanistan's National Buzkashi Team to Face Hungary in Kokpar 2026 Opener
Afghanistan's national Buzkashi team faces Hungary at 2:30 p.m. Afghanistan time in its group stage opener at the Kokpar 2026 competitions in Turkistan, Kazakhstan. Mullah Ahmadullah Waseeq, head of Afghanistan's National Olympic Committee, confirmed the details via X.
ReliableAirstrike Hits Kabul Drug Rehabilitation Hospital, Killing at Least 400, Afghan Officials Say
A Pakistani airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing at least 400 and wounding 250, mostly addicts, according to Afghan officials, who condemned it as a crime amid Pakistan's denial of targeting the site. The attack came during the 20th day of border clashes, drawing condemnations from India, the UN and Afghan figures.
ReliablePakistan Airstrikes Hit Drug Rehabilitation Hospital in Kabul, Islamic Emirate Spokesman Says
Pakistani airstrikes targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing or wounding civilians including addicts under treatment, according to the Islamic Emirate spokesman and health officials. The attack drew condemnation from Taliban officials and former President Hamid Karzai amid rising Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions.
ReliableKabul Family Faces Poverty Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
A Kabul family led by 50-year-old Ziraafshan struggles with poverty ahead of Eid al-Fitr, relying on her manual labor after her husband Musa was paralyzed in an explosion six years ago near Sayed al-Shuhada school. A religious scholar calls for aid to the needy during Ramadan.
ReliableHibatullah Akhundzada Issues Eid al-Fitr Message Emphasizing Unity and Non-Interference in Afghan Affairs
Hibatullah Akhundzada, leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, released an Eid al-Fitr message emphasizing unity, obedience, improved security, non-interference in Afghan affairs, and condemnation of global injustices against Muslims. Critical outlets noted its silence on Pakistan border clashes and women's rights amid ongoing conflicts.
ReliablePakistani Shelling in Afghanistan's Khost Province Causes Civilian Casualties, Taliban Officials Say
Pakistani artillery and mortar shells hit civilian areas in Afghanistan's Khost province overnight, killing at least one and wounding several including women and children, Taliban officials said, though reports differed on locations and numbers. A separate civilian death was reported in Nuristan province.
ReliableUN Security Council Updates Sanctions List to 22 Taliban Officials
The UN Security Council Sanctions Committee updated its list of sanctioned Taliban officials to 22, adding one diplomat while removing at least 39 others, including prominent figures. Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denounced the sanctions as ineffective and a rights violation, demanding their removal.
ReliableAfghan Refugee Dies in US Immigration Custody Day After Detention Outside Dallas Home
An Afghan refugee and former US special forces collaborator died in ICE custody in Dallas less than 24 hours after his arrest on March 13, 2026. CAIR Texas and AfghanEvac called for a transparent investigation, while ICE cited his criminal history and ongoing probes.
ReliableIslamic Emirate deputy spokesman reports 4 civilians killed in Pakistani attacks on Afghan border provinces
Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, said Pakistani mortar and artillery attacks on border provinces killed four civilians and wounded nine others over the past 24 hours. The Pakistan Democratic Movement voiced concern over civilian casualties from the strikes and urged an end to clashes.
ReliableOver 4,000 Drought-Affected Families in Herat Receive Food Packages and Agricultural Kits
The Faradatta Social Services Institute distributed food packages to 1,470 families and agricultural kits to 2,800 others in three drought-hit districts of Herat province, with support from the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund. The distributions, which ran from March 3 to 15, 2026, were overseen by officials and local elders.
ReliableWorld Food Programme Begins Urgent Food Aid for Families Displaced by Afghanistan-Pakistan Clashes
The World Food Programme has started emergency food aid distribution, including biscuits and two months of assistance, to over 20,000 families displaced by Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes in eight provinces. The Islamic Emirate criticized the UN Security Council's renewal of sanctions on 22 officials as ineffective and rights-violating.
ReliableAfghan and Turkmen Officials Discuss Accelerating TAPI Pipeline Land Acquisition
Afghan and Turkmen officials met to advance land acquisition for the TAPI gas pipeline amid pipe deliveries, while eight export consignments head via the Lajvard corridor, a major carpet center opens in Herat for returnees, and Uzbekistan ratifies a trade deal with Afghanistan.
Taliban Ministry of Defense Claims Drone Strike on Pakistani Camp in South Waziristan
The Taliban Ministry of Defense claimed a drone strike hit a Pakistani military camp in South Waziristan's Wana area, targeting Special Service Group facilities and causing heavy casualties, in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes in Kandahar. Kabul said the Pakistani strikes hit a drug rehabilitation hospital and an empty container with no casualties; Pakistani officials have not commented.
ReliableUS Strikes Military Facilities on Iran's Kharg Island, Iran Damages US Refueling Planes in Saudi Arabia
US forces struck military sites on Iran's Kharg Island without hitting oil infrastructure, prompting Iranian warnings of retaliation and claims of attacks on US bases. Iran damaged five US refueling planes in Saudi Arabia amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
ReliableIndia Condemns Pakistan's Airstrikes on Afghanistan Amid Taliban Claims of Killing Pakistani Soldiers
India condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan that killed civilians, while the Taliban claimed its forces killed 14 Pakistani soldiers and wounded 11 in border clashes in Kunar and Nangarhar. Pakistan dismissed Taliban casualty figures and condemned their drone attacks.
ReliableAfghanistan's Ministry of Defense Claims Capture of Pakistani Military Post in Kunar and Nangarhar
Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense claimed its forces captured a Pakistani military post in Kunar and Nangarhar, killing 14 soldiers and wounding 11, amid ongoing border clashes that have displaced over 115,000 people. Separately, India condemned Pakistani airstrikes, and the UN Security Council is set to vote on a three-month extension of the UNAMA mission.
ReliableUS Advisor Says Time to Declare Victory and Reduce Tensions with Iran
David Sacks, a US advisor to Donald Trump, called for declaring victory over Iran and pursuing de-escalation amid ongoing US-Israel attacks on Iran and Iranian responses. The conflict has spiked global oil prices, prompted an IRGC attack on a US-linked tanker, and led Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
ReliableTrump says US conducted powerful bombing of Iranian military targets in Bushehr
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed U.S. forces bombed military targets in Iran's Bushehr province and warned against disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. He urged Iranian forces to surrender amid vows that Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons.
ReliableUN Security Council to vote on draft resolution extending UNAMA mission
The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on March 16 on a draft resolution for a three-month extension of the UNAMA mission until June 17, 2026, amid negotiations complicated by the US push for a review of the costly mandate.
ReliableUN mission reports 4 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul; 7 Pakistani security personnel die in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bomb attack
UNAMA reports four civilians killed and 14 wounded in Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, amid ongoing border clashes with the Taliban. Separately, seven Pakistani security personnel died in a roadside bomb attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
ReliablePakistani Airstrikes Kill at Least Four Civilians in Kabul, Afghan Officials Say
Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan provinces including Kabul killed at least four civilians and wounded others, according to Taliban officials and UNAMA, prompting condemnations from former President Karzai and vows of response from the Islamic Emirate. Afghan forces reportedly struck back at Pakistani military targets in Kohat.
DevelopingUS Issues 30-Day Waiver on Russian Oil Sanctions to Curb Prices Amid Iran Conflict
The US issued a 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions to lower prices spiked by its war with Israel against Iran, but Brent crude rose to $101 per barrel amid ongoing strikes and an IRGC attack on a US-linked tanker. US intelligence indicates Iran's leadership remains intact despite heavy casualties, including Ali Khamenei's death.
ReliableChina Pledges $200,000 Aid to Families of Students Killed in Iran School Strike
China pledged $200,000 in humanitarian aid via its Red Cross to the Iranian Red Crescent for families of students killed in a reported school strike in Hormozgan province. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun condemned civilian attacks amid rising Middle East tensions.
ReliablePakistan Confirms Contacts with China to Reduce Tensions with Afghanistan
Pakistan is engaging China to de-escalate tensions with Afghanistan amid mutual airstrikes causing civilian casualties, as reported by UNAMA, while Afghan forces claim successful retaliation and the Islamic Emirate condemns the attacks.
ReliableTaliban claims attack on Pakistani military sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Taliban forces claimed drone strikes on Pakistani military sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kohat in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan cities including Kabul and Kandahar, which reportedly killed civilians. The cross-border clashes, ongoing since late February, have caused significant casualties and displacements according to UN figures.
ReliableUNAMA Deputy Warns of Escalating Taliban-Pakistan Conflicts Continuing After Eid
UNAMA deputy Georgette Gagnon warned of escalating Taliban-Pakistan tensions persisting post-Eid, urging restraint and ceasefire while highlighting displacement in six Afghan provinces and aid disruptions. She linked broader crises, including Middle East war impacts, to worsening Afghanistan's isolation and stability risks.