Afghanistan Content Report

April 19 – 25, 2025

Please note that all items in this issue concern ISIS-K

Table of contents

1. ISIS Al-Naba Newsletter Edition 492, Published April 24, 2025
2. Pro-ISIS Online Chatter
3. ISIS Amaq/Nashir Statements
4. Pro-ISIS Al-Mursalat Media Infographics, Released April 22, 2025

Main points (Pro-ISIS Online Chatter)

Afghanistan

• Unidentified gunmen murdered “a member of the Afghan Taliban’s Imams and Preachers Committee” in the village of Khakrez, Kandahar.
• Taliban government workers in Zabul are protesting layoffs. The Taliban plans to reduce the number of government employees by approximately 100,000 due to a lack of funds.
• The Taliban condemned the recent terrorist attack targeting tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Pakistan

• Abdullah Nechari, a leader of Jamiat Uleme-e-Islam (JUI-F), was killed in an attack in Kalat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Six soldiers were killed and several wounded in an attack by unidentified individuals near Margat Chowki in Quetta, Balochistan.
• A Pakistani soldier, allegedly part of an elite unit, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Unidentified militants attacked a Pakistani army base in Panjgur, Balochistan, during a meeting of military officials.
• Unidentified gunmen killed five police officers and wounded three others in an attack on a police facility in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Unidentified gunmen killed two police officers in Mastung, Balochistan. 

1. ISIS Al-Naba Newsletter Edition 492, Published April 24, 2025

• There were no ISIS-K news items in this week’s al-Naba.

2. Pro-ISIS Online Chatter

• April 19: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that unidentified gunmen killed someone in Bajaur, Pakistan.

“Urgent: Gunmen assassinate a person in Bajaur district, Pakistan.”

• April 19: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram consisting of an archival post, criticizing Taliban leaders for praying and participating “in the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi” and for describing him as a “dear brother.”

“From the Archives.

“Afghan Taliban leaders pray, supplicate, and participate in the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, describing his death as ‘the passing of a dear brother.’

“We have not forgotten them, but there are those who have hidden them (we are talking about Syria).”

• April 19: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram claiming that members of the Taliban in Zabul are protesting dismissals. The post noted that the Taliban plans to lay off 100,000 Afghan government employees because of a lack of funds. The post claimed that the Taliban “is suffering economically due to Trump’s cutting of aid.”

“Follow-ups. Local sources: Taliban members demonstrate in the Afghan province of Zabul against the decision to lay them off.

“Sources: The Taliban intends to lay off 100,000 government employees due to a lack of cash to pay their salaries.

“Sources: The [Taliban] militia is suffering economically due to Trump’s cutting off aid to them because they have not made the required efforts. Aid will be restored if they make greater efforts.”

• April 21: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram claiming that unidentified individuals killed a Pakistani soldier, allegedly part of an elite unit, in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

“Urgent: An armed attack targeted a member of the Pakistani army’s elite forces in the city of Tank, resulting in his immediate death.”

• April 21: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram claiming that unidentified militants attacked a Pakistani army base in Panjgur, Balochistan. The post alleged that Pakistani soldiers “suffered heavy losses in personnel and equipment” in the attack, which involved “heavy weapons while an important meeting of military officials [at the base] was underway.”

“Urgent. Local sources: Gunmen attacked the main Pakistani army camp in Panjgur, Balochistan. Heavy gunfire continued after three large explosions.

“Sources reported that the gunmen attacked the camp with heavy weapons while an important meeting of military officials was underway. Following the attack, the Pakistani army imposed a curfew throughout Panjgur.

“Sources reported that the [Pakistani] forces suffered heavy losses in personnel and equipment during this attack.”

• April 22: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that unidentified gunmen killed three Pakistani police officers and wounded four officers in an attack in Kashmore, Sindh province (southeastern Pakistan).

“Urgent. Security sources: Gunmen attacked a police patrol in the Kashmore district of Pakistan’s Sindh province, killing three Pakistani police officers and wounding four others. Among the wounded was patrol commander Ziyad Nounari.”

• April 22: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram claiming that unidentified gunmen killed five police officers and wounded three others in an attack on a police facility in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 

“Urgent. Local sources: An armed attack targeted a police post in the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing five police officers and wounding three others.”

• April 23: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that the Taliban condemned the attack on a tourist area of Indian-administered Kashmir and sent condolences to Hindus.

“Entertainment. A copy of it for Asim [sic]: The Afghan Taliban National Government condemns the Indian attack and sends its condolences to ‘Hindus.’”

• April 23: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that unidentified gunmen killed two police officers in Mastung, Balochistan. 

“Urgent: Gunmen assassinate two police officers in Mastung, Balochistan, Pakistan.”

• April 24: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that Abdullah Nechari, a leader of Jamiat Uleme-e-Islam (JUI-F), was killed in an attack in Kalat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 

“Urgent. An explosive device detonated targeting Abdullah Nechari, a leader of the Pakistani Democratic Ulema Party [Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam], in the Kabuto [region of] Kalat district in ​​Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing him instantly.”

• April 25: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that four soldiers were killed and three were wounded in an attack with explosives on a vehicle near Margat Chowki in Quetta, Balochistan.

“Urgent: At least four soldiers were killed and three others injured when an explosive device exploded near their vehicle near Margat Chowki in Quetta, Balochistan province, Pakistan.”

• April 25: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that high-level representatives from several countries met recently in Azerbaijan to discuss Afghanistan. See https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/moscow-confirms-russian-syrian-intelligence-officials-meeting-in-baku/3548399.  

“Follow-ups. Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergei Naryshkin: ‘A conference on Afghanistan was held in Azerbaijan last week, attended by leaders and ‘high-level’ representatives from the Middle East and Eurasian countries. A Syrian intelligence official was also present, and we had a constructive meeting with him.’”

• April 25: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that the death toll in the Margat Chowki bombing has risen from four to six soldiers. The post noted that ISIS claimed two attacks in Balochistan on April 15.

“Update. The death toll has risen to 6 soldiers. It is noteworthy that the terrorists carried out an attack several days ago in the same area and announced its details.”

• April 25: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram claiming that unidentified gunmen murdered “a member of the Afghan Taliban’s Imams and Preachers Committee” in the village of Khakrez, Kandahar.

“Urgent: Gunmen assassinate a member of the Afghan Taliban’s Imams and Preachers Committee in the Khakrez area of ​​Kandahar, Afghanistan.”

3. ISIS Amaq/Nashir Statements

• There were no Amaq/Nashir claims of responsibility for Afghanistan between April 19 and 25.

4. Pro-ISIS Al-Mursalat Media Infographics, Released April 22, 2025

• A series of infographics condemning the growing relationship between the Taliban and Russia. 

Summary:

• First, the Taliban made an agreement with the United States in Doha, Qatar, before moving on to make deals with Russia.
  • The Taliban is sympathetic to every foreign government if they think they can get money from them.
  • The Taliban is specifically seeking money to fight against ISIS-K and fighting on behalf of the United States and Russia.
  • Russia previously committed atrocities against the Afghan people during their war in the country. The Taliban have taken over the role of antagonist against the Afghan people.
  • Russia is pleased with the Taliban because they are fighting ISIS-K. The Taliban will take the Russians as their friends and allies while fighting against those who follow the true religious path.