The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate, Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, has stated that Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) is obligated to dismantle all covert and overt plans orchestrated by enemies of the Islamic system.

Speaking at a one-day seminar for intelligence officials, Akhundzada emphasized that the Islamic Emirate’s intelligence agency must neutralize any plots — whether visible or concealed — designed to undermine the Islamic government.

He described the intelligence apparatus as the backbone of the administration and stressed that no one should be allowed to insult Islamic values and religious principles, either openly or covertly.

The Supreme Leader further directed intelligence officials to work in coordination with other government departments to enforce Sharia law and promote religious awareness among the public.

He also instructed intelligence personnel to treat citizens respectfully, refrain from making arrests based on suspicion or without evidence, avoid mistreatment of detainees, and ensure the protection of confidential information.

Pakistan has reported that its export of goods and services to Afghanistan witnessed an increase of 64.48 percent during the first nine months of the fiscal year (2024-25) as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year.

According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the overall exports to Afghanistan were recorded at $623.285 million during July-March (FY2024-25) against exports of $378.922 million during the same period last year. 

On a year-on-year basis, the exports to Afghanistan decreased by 45.54 percent from $55.907 million in March 2024, against the exports of $30.445 million in March 2025. 

On a month-on-month basis, the exports to Afghanistan also dipped by 15.37 percent during March 2025 as compared to the exports of $35.977 million in February 2025, the SBP data revealed. 

On the other hand, the imports from Afghanistan into the country during the months under review were recorded at $20.127 million against $6.438 million last year, showing an increase of 212.62 percent in July-March (2024-25). 

On a year-on-year basis, the imports from Afghanistan witnessed an increase of 99.79 percent, going up from $0.960 million in March 2024 against the imports of $1.918 million in March 2025. 

On a month-on-month basis, the imports from Afghanistan into the country also witnessed a decrease of 36.23 percent during March 2025, as compared to the imports of $3.008m during February 2025, according to the data.