Afghan authorities open fire on protesters over women’s dress code
Authorities suppressed a protest in western Afghanistan over the detention of women for dress code violations.

Authorities suppressed a protest in western Afghanistan over the detention of women for dress code violations.









As the conflict intensifies, Taliban drones challenge Pakistan’s security and response strategy, say experts.
Pakistani minister ‘strongly rejects’ Afghan government’s accusation, saying his country only targets military sites.

Afghan officials say a suspected Pakistani air strike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, killing hundreds.
Women and children were among those killed in the attacks, according to the Taliban.
Cross-border clashes between the two countries intensified on February 26, two days before US, Israel attacked Iran.
Pakistani media report a drone has hit a mosque in Bannu near the border, injuring at least five people.
The Taliban says its leaders willing to negotiate with Pakistan as both sides claim to inflict heavy losses in fighting.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are disputing death tolls from their cross-border attacks.

Residents of Kabul, Afghanistan are cleaning up broken glass and describing how they tried to run to safety.
Analysts warn escalation may embolden armed groups and destabilise both Afghanistan and Pakistan. What happens next?