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Khalid Declares Afghan Forces’ Fight against Taliban as ‘Jihad’

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Last Updated on: October 24, 2022

Acting Defense Minister Asadullah Khalid on Monday declared the ongoing fight of the Afghan military forces against the Taliban armed group as “Jihad”.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony of 513 young officers from Marshal Fahim National Defense University in Kabul, Khalid lashed out at Taliban over refusal to talk with the Afghan government.

He said in the given scenario, the fight against the Taliban militants is a “Jihad”, insisting that the Afghan government has opened the path for ending the ongoing war in the country.

“The enemy has no authority to begin the intra-Afghan dialogue, and not ready to talk [with the government], therefore, the battle should continue,” Khalid said.

He stressed that the group is acting based on its supporters’ will.

Referring to Pakistan, the Acting Defense Minister said that Islamabad should not utilize the peace talks for its own interests, adding that Kabul will never bow to Islamabad.  

At the event, Army Chief Mohammad Sharif Yaftali said that the Afghan forces are supporting President Ghani’s plan for the peace process and that ready to defend the past years’ achievements and values.

He emphasized the past decades’ bad experience should not be repeated in the country.  

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Haqqani, Russian special envoy discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation

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Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Affairs, met on Tuesday with Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative to Kabul.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation between Afghanistan and Russia, along with security, economic, and political issues.

They also exchanged views on positive engagement and regional stability.

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Pakistan targets civilian homes in Kunar rocket attack

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The Pakistani military regime has carried out rocket attacks in Khas Kunar district of Kunar province, with rockets hitting civilian homes.

Security officials in Kunar said on Tuesday evening the attacks have continued intermittently since early morning, but so far no information has been provided by authorities regarding casualties.

The Pakistani military regime has also carried out rocket attacks on some areas of Sarkano district in Kunar. Early reports indicate there have been no casualties in these strikes.

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Muttaqi and Kabulov stress need for stronger Kabul–Moscow relations

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Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Tuesday with Russia’s special envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in Kabul, where the two sides discussed expanding political ties and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.

According to a statement from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both officials emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral engagement and broadening cooperation across multiple sectors.

Muttaqi welcomed what he described as the positive development of relations between Afghanistan and Russia, and called for increased economic collaboration, the reactivation of the Joint Economic Commission, and the creation of a regular mechanism for political consultations.

The discussions also covered regional developments, with both sides stressing the importance of peace, stability and security. They exchanged views on enhancing relations with neighboring countries and highlighted the need for joint efforts to support constructive regional engagement.

Kabulov praised the current trajectory of ties between Kabul and Moscow and said Russia is prepared to expand practical cooperation with Afghanistan, particularly in the fields of trade, energy and transit.

He added that Moscow is interested in strengthening bilateral relations through joint economic projects, investment initiatives and infrastructure cooperation, while also promoting regional connectivity and long-term stability.

The meeting comes amid growing diplomatic engagement between the two countries as both sides seek to expand economic opportunities and strengthen regional partnerships.

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