Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. envoy for Afghanistan, wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account that, according to reliable sources, Dr. Farooq Azam has been released from the Taliban’s prison.He stated that the release of Dr. Farooq Azam from Taliban custody is a positive step.Khalilzad added that Farooq Azam is one of Afghanistan’s knowledgeable and…
In a published statement, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said the Taliban have provided no convincing explanation for the 48-hour shutdown and restoration of all telephone and internet networks across Afghanistan.UNAMA stated that the internet outage posed serious risks and challenges to the lives of Afghan citizens.The statement noted that the shutdown…
On Thursday, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account that he has not made any official statements regarding the 48-hour shutdown of internet and phone networks in Afghanistan. He labeled the media reports quoting him as fake.Just a day earlier, the Associated Press had published a report quoting Mujahid, stating that…
Local sources from Nangarhar told Chiragh TV on Thursday that an elderly man was shot and killed by unidentified armed individuals around noon on Wednesday in Jalalabad, the provincial capital.According to the source, the motive and identity of the victim remain unknown, and the Taliban have not issued any official statement regarding the incident.It’s important…
According to a press release published by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the Iranian government executed ten Afghan nationals during the past September.The statement says these Afghans were executed in various prisons across Iran on charges related to drug trafficking, murder, and other crimes.It is worth noting that the Taliban’s embassy in Tehran has…
Saifuddin Laton, the Taliban spokesperson for Panjshir province, stated that 7,464 carats of emerald have been sold through open bidding from the province’s mines.According to him, the emeralds were sold to domestic traders for $106,000 USD.It’s worth noting that this is not the first time—the Taliban have previously sold emeralds and other precious stones from…
Mohammad Naeem Raihan, known as “Kochni Don” (Little Don), is a poor young man from Kandahar who used to support his family by acting and creating short video clips.Raihan had a large fan base in the field of acting. His performances not only brought joy to his audience but also helped him earn a living…
After the Taliban shut down internet access, Kam Air airline has doubled the ticket price from Kabul to Riyadh.Afghan passengers traveling to Riyadh told Chiragh TV on Thursday that the ticket price used to be only $300 USD. However, following the internet shutdown, the airline increased the price to $800 USD.They say this is unfair…
