October 15, 2025

Logo

News Flash : TKD MONITORING: VISKP Releases Booklet “Why Earthquakes Come” Blaming Muslims’ Negligence and Sin for Disasters TKD Monitoring: TTP Counters Karachi Seminaries’ Revocation of Chief’s Credentials in New Podcast Episode

NEWS FALL AFGHANISTAN

DAILY NEWS

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

09:32 AM

Ministry of Defence of Afghanistan Rehabilitates Soviet-Era 9P140 “Uragan” Rocket Launcher; 25 Soldiers Complete Training The Ministry of Defence announced that its technical team has repaired and brought back into service a 9P140 “Uragan” rocket launcher, a Soviet-era multiple-launch system that had been inactive for decades. According to the ministry, the launcher was restored to operational condition following recent technical work. The announcement also said that 25 soldiers have graduated from a training course on the operation and use of the system. The ministry described the 9P140 Uragan as a long-range surface-to-surface multiple-launch rocket system intended for targeting and destroying armoured vehicles, fortifications and enemy bases across extended areas. The launcher is capable of firing sixteen heavy rockets within a matter of seconds, the statement added. No further details were provided about where the system will be deployed or the exact timeline and location of the repairs and training.

09:31 AM

Border Police Seize Gold and Silver Smuggling at Afghan Border Ports Afghanistan’s Border Police have prevented the smuggling of gold and silver at key border crossings. Authorities reported that more than 5 kilograms of gold and 21 kilograms of silver were intercepted at the Spin Boldak and Islam Qala border ports. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by Afghan security forces to curb illegal trade and strengthen border controls.

09:30 AM

Afghan FM: Kabul Maintains Good Relations with All Neighbors Except Pakistan The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has emphasized that Kabul seeks peaceful and balanced relations with all nations and currently enjoys positive ties with all its neighboring countries—except Pakistan. Addressing reporters on Monday, Muttaqi said, “We do not want conflict with anyone. Afghanistan is at peace. Pakistan is not our only neighbor — we have five other neighbors, and all of them are satisfied with us.” He stressed that Afghanistan’s foreign policy is based on mutual respect and non-interference, adding that the government aims to strengthen regional cooperation through dialogue and understanding.

Search By Date

Archive