🚨🇵🇰🏳️🏴 ~ When the #Taliban took over #Afghanistan in 1996, UK officials knew #Pakistan was "perceived" to have directly aiding it, but continued to arm the government in Islamabad. British policy aided Osama Bin Laden who was then setting up his organisational infrastructure in Afghanistan.
Thousands of students of the Pakistani madrassas had crossed into Afghanistan in 1995 and 1996, advised and armed by the Pakistani army as they gradually took control of Afghanistan’s urban centres.
☆ On Bin Laden:
Pakistan’s intelligence service, the ISI, then helped Bin Laden establish his headquarters in Nangarhar province and agreed to provide him with arms, a deal which was also blessed by the Saudis.
According to US intelligence reports, ISI officers at the level of colonel met Bin Laden or his representatives in the autumn of 1998 in order to coordinate access to training camps in Afghanistan for militants destined for Kashmir.
The ISI is also believed to have tipped off Bin Laden about a series of US attempts on his life in the late 1990s in retaliation for the 1998 embassy bombings in East Africa.
New revelations by De-classified UK 🇬🇧➡️ https://t.co/kKcvTsisqG
Thousands of students of the Pakistani madrassas had crossed into Afghanistan in 1995 and 1996, advised and armed by the Pakistani army as they gradually took control of Afghanistan’s urban centres.
☆ On Bin Laden:
Pakistan’s intelligence service, the ISI, then helped Bin Laden establish his headquarters in Nangarhar province and agreed to provide him with arms, a deal which was also blessed by the Saudis.
According to US intelligence reports, ISI officers at the level of colonel met Bin Laden or his representatives in the autumn of 1998 in order to coordinate access to training camps in Afghanistan for militants destined for Kashmir.
The ISI is also believed to have tipped off Bin Laden about a series of US attempts on his life in the late 1990s in retaliation for the 1998 embassy bombings in East Africa.
New revelations by De-classified UK 🇬🇧➡️ https://t.co/kKcvTsisqG
Declassified Media Ltd
U.K. armed Pakistan knowing it was supplying the Taliban, files show
When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 1996, UK officials knew Pakistan was directly aiding it, but continued to arm the government in Islamabad. British policy aided Osama Bin Laden who was then setting up his terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan.
🚨🏳️⚡️🇦🇹 ~ Taliban reportedly detained "Austrian Far-Right Extremist, Herbert F., Accused of Espionage".
Herbert visited Afghanistan to cover Taliban’s rule in the country.
His latest article about #Afghanistan was featured in "Info Direkt," a magazine considered a mouthpiece of the far-right scene and regularly advertises for the #FPÖ and Germany's #AfD. In the piece, he expressed admiration for the bustling life in the bazaars, claiming to have noticed no signs of desperation in the streets.
The magazine highlighted that Afghanistan was now safe after the "#Taliban's victory over the US occupiers and their stooges," indirectly referencing the Austrian Army, which was also deployed in Afghanistan until 2021. Such travel narratives conveniently fit into the far-right narrative, promoting the notion that refugees can be safely deported to their homelands.
Herbert visited Afghanistan to cover Taliban’s rule in the country.
His latest article about #Afghanistan was featured in "Info Direkt," a magazine considered a mouthpiece of the far-right scene and regularly advertises for the #FPÖ and Germany's #AfD. In the piece, he expressed admiration for the bustling life in the bazaars, claiming to have noticed no signs of desperation in the streets.
The magazine highlighted that Afghanistan was now safe after the "#Taliban's victory over the US occupiers and their stooges," indirectly referencing the Austrian Army, which was also deployed in Afghanistan until 2021. Such travel narratives conveniently fit into the far-right narrative, promoting the notion that refugees can be safely deported to their homelands.
Forwarded from War Noir
#Pakistan 🇵🇰/#Balochistan: #Baloch Liberation Army (#BLA) released a video of their leader and fighters.
Fightets mostly carry #US/#NATO weapons smuggled from #Afghanistan:
Milkor M32A1 (Mk 14) MGL, M16A2/A4 rifles, M4A1 carbines, Romanian PSL DMR and 40mm OG-7V rocket.
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1679096696305852422
Fightets mostly carry #US/#NATO weapons smuggled from #Afghanistan:
Milkor M32A1 (Mk 14) MGL, M16A2/A4 rifles, M4A1 carbines, Romanian PSL DMR and 40mm OG-7V rocket.
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1679096696305852422
🚨🇵🇰🤝🏳️🇦🇫 ~ #Afghanistan Taliban Consul General Hafiz #Mohibullah has told a seminar in #Peshawar that if #Afghanistan and #Pakistan can together defeat the erstwhile #Soviet Union & the #U.S. then "we can also benefit from each other's facilities in trade & business."
He said "It was not possible to defeat the two #superpowers of the time without the generous support of Pakistani brothers".
The Afghan diplomat said "If Pakistan & Afghanistan can achieve such a great feat together, it is not difficult for both brotherly neighboring countries to make progress in trade & development together.
The seminar was organized by the Institute of Regional Studies. An IRS press release quoted Hafiz Mohibullah as saying "enemies of both the neighboring countries want to create a breach between us, we must defeat this conspiracy together.
He said "It was not possible to defeat the two #superpowers of the time without the generous support of Pakistani brothers".
The Afghan diplomat said "If Pakistan & Afghanistan can achieve such a great feat together, it is not difficult for both brotherly neighboring countries to make progress in trade & development together.
The seminar was organized by the Institute of Regional Studies. An IRS press release quoted Hafiz Mohibullah as saying "enemies of both the neighboring countries want to create a breach between us, we must defeat this conspiracy together.
🚨🇵🇰🏳️⚡️ ~ Former #Pakistan Premier Imran Khan praise #Taliban and pitched them as best possible option against #ISKP, calls FM Bilawal Bhutto statement against #Afghanistan as 'stupid' & 'crazy'.
Khan harshly criticized Bilawal-Bhutto for threatening to take anti-terror military action across the border into Afghanistan, calling it a "stupid" and "crazy" statement against the "friendly" and "pro-Pakistan" Taliban government in Kabul.
Imran Khan further mentioned instead of engaging with the Taliban the current regime of Pakistan is trying to undermine relations with the only pro-Pakistan govt in Afghanistan after decades.
Khan ended his statement mentioning that his government was close to complete negotiations and mechanism with anti-state militant groups such as TTP with the help of Taliban but his government was ousted before things could materialise.
Khan harshly criticized Bilawal-Bhutto for threatening to take anti-terror military action across the border into Afghanistan, calling it a "stupid" and "crazy" statement against the "friendly" and "pro-Pakistan" Taliban government in Kabul.
Imran Khan further mentioned instead of engaging with the Taliban the current regime of Pakistan is trying to undermine relations with the only pro-Pakistan govt in Afghanistan after decades.
Khan ended his statement mentioning that his government was close to complete negotiations and mechanism with anti-state militant groups such as TTP with the help of Taliban but his government was ousted before things could materialise.
🚨🏳️🇦🇫⚡️🇮🇷 ~ The water war between Afghanistan and Iran fails to reach any conclusion after months of negotiations and fierce border clashes.
#Afghanistan once again rejects #Iran’s request to inspect dam on Helmand river.
➡️ https://en.irna.ir/news/85199029/
#Afghanistan once again rejects #Iran’s request to inspect dam on Helmand river.
➡️ https://en.irna.ir/news/85199029/
IRNA English
Afghanistan rejects Iran’s request to inspect dam on Helmand
Tehran, IRNA- An Iranian official says the ruling administration in Afghanistan has rejected a request for an Iranian technical team to inspect the Kajaki Dam on the Helmand River, amid efforts to resolve an ongoing water dispute between the neighboring countries.
🚨🇵🇰⚡️🏳️ ~ #Torkham border crossing between #Pakistan and #Afghanistan was closed for a 5th day. Pakistani and Taliban border authorities held a fresh round of talks Sunday to try to resolve the standoff but the meeting ended without any positive outcome.
Nangarhar interim government’s info department in a statement said border officials of both countries met and agreed to open Torkham crossing, but Pakistani side has asked for time to discuss it with high ups. No timeframe agreed during the meeting.
Afghanistan traders said to have lost over $1.5m worth of goods due to being struck at the border.
Afghanistan heavily depends on Pakistan’s sea ports for trade.
🔗 Reuters
Nangarhar interim government’s info department in a statement said border officials of both countries met and agreed to open Torkham crossing, but Pakistani side has asked for time to discuss it with high ups. No timeframe agreed during the meeting.
Afghanistan traders said to have lost over $1.5m worth of goods due to being struck at the border.
Afghanistan heavily depends on Pakistan’s sea ports for trade.
🔗 Reuters
Reuters
Afghan Taliban criticises closure of main border crossing with Pakistan
The Afghan Taliban criticised the closure of its main border crossing with Pakistan this week after clashes between security forces, saying the halt in trade would see heavy losses for businesses.
IROP 🇵🇰
🚨🇦🇫🇵🇰 ~ Over 1800 Afghan refugees have been detained in different parts of Pakistan. The current crackdown on Afghan refugees began a day after the TTP carried out a cross-border attack in Chitral, a Pakistani region bordering Afghanistan’s Nursitan province.…
🚨🇵🇰🇦🇫 ~ The (Interim) Federal Government of #Pakistan has instructed provincial governments authorities to not disturb, arrest or check Afghan refugees living in Pakistan, as it would "adversely effect Pakistan’s goodwill in #Afghanistan earned over the last 43 years."
🚨🇵🇰🇦🇫🏳️ ~ Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority held a Special NEOC Session to review situation and the Humanitarian Assistance package for #Afghanistan after the 6.3 magnitude quake devastated villages near the city of #Herat on Saturday, 7th October.
Attendees were briefed about the situation in Herat, Afghanistan and the assistance that can be sent immediately to our brethren country Afghanistan in distress.
▫️NDMA has arranged to dispatch relief items which include; Food Items, Medications, Tents and Blankets. In addition to these items Search and Rescue Team have also been shortlisted and are ready to be dispatched.
▫️Chairman NDMA stressed for swift relief assistance for Afghanistan and the assistance should be sent through fastest means available utilizing air and land routes to Afghanistan.
▫️He also requested for facilitation and coordination by all Government Departments and Agencies involved in the process.
Attendees were briefed about the situation in Herat, Afghanistan and the assistance that can be sent immediately to our brethren country Afghanistan in distress.
▫️NDMA has arranged to dispatch relief items which include; Food Items, Medications, Tents and Blankets. In addition to these items Search and Rescue Team have also been shortlisted and are ready to be dispatched.
▫️Chairman NDMA stressed for swift relief assistance for Afghanistan and the assistance should be sent through fastest means available utilizing air and land routes to Afghanistan.
▫️He also requested for facilitation and coordination by all Government Departments and Agencies involved in the process.
🚨🇵🇰🤝🏳️ ~ Pakistan is set to become 2nd country after China to appoint a full ambassador to #Afghanistan without formally recognizing the Afghan #Taliban government.
🚨🇵🇰🏳️🇺🇿 - After trilateral negotiations, Ministers of Industry & Commerce from #Afghanistan, #Pakistan, & the Deputy Prime Minister of #Uzbekistan signed meeting minutes focusing on trade and transit.
The commitment is clear: strengthen #economic ties & regional connectivity through expanded #trade, improved transit, joint investments, reduced costs, enhanced transportation, electrified customs, fortified banking, ensured food security, streamlined visas, & targeted transit improvements.
The commitment is clear: strengthen #economic ties & regional connectivity through expanded #trade, improved transit, joint investments, reduced costs, enhanced transportation, electrified customs, fortified banking, ensured food security, streamlined visas, & targeted transit improvements.
🚨🏳️🤝🇨🇳 ~ Taliban Minister of Defense Mullah Yaqoub Mujahid said in a meeting with #China's Special Envoy Yue Xiaoyong today:
"With the Taliban regaining control of #Afghanistan, #Kabul's relations with neighboring countries, especially China, have been strengthened."
🔗 Tasnim_Af
"With the Taliban regaining control of #Afghanistan, #Kabul's relations with neighboring countries, especially China, have been strengthened."
🔗 Tasnim_Af
🚨🇦🇫🇮🇳🇷🇺 ~ Afghan Aviation Ministry said that a private plane carrying six Russian nationals that was bound from India to Tashkent crashed in Badakshan mountain ranges near Pakistan border.
Crash took place around 7:00 PM local time, adding that the plane was not to be in Afghanistan’s airspace
6 Russians including crew onboard the ill-fated Falcon 10, have been identified as:
-Anatoly Evsyukov (65)
-Anna Evsyukova (64)
-Dmitry Belyakov
-Arkady Grachev
-Pavel Popov
-Igor Syvorotkin
The plane flew from India crashed in #Afghanistan.
Crash took place around 7:00 PM local time, adding that the plane was not to be in Afghanistan’s airspace
6 Russians including crew onboard the ill-fated Falcon 10, have been identified as:
-Anatoly Evsyukov (65)
-Anna Evsyukova (64)
-Dmitry Belyakov
-Arkady Grachev
-Pavel Popov
-Igor Syvorotkin
The plane flew from India crashed in #Afghanistan.