How did Afghanistan’s internet, social media resume overnight?

How did Afghanistan’s internet, social media resume overnight?

The situation is gradually becoming clearer following PAF’s last night’s airstrike in Kabul, with conflicting narratives continuing to emerge.

In a notable development, the Afghan Taliban suddenly became active on social media after days of silence, despite earlier warnings that citizens would face severe punishment for using such platforms. The abrupt shift has raised questions about the group’s communication strategy.

The Afghan Taliban has claimed that the airstrike targeted a rehabilitation centre.” However, this assertion is being debated amid a lack of independently verified on-the-ground details.

Meanwhile, several Indian social media accounts, including prominent Bollywood figures such as Priyanka Chopra, along with other international voices critical of Pakistan, are alleged to be amplifying this narrative online. As information continues to unfold, the situation remains fluid, with competing claims and limited on-ground verification shaping the evolving story.

Situation beginning to become clearer following last night’s airstrike

The situation is now becoming clearer, as it has raised several questions. The Afghan Taliban suddenly became active on social media, despite previously remaining silent and warning citizens that using social media would result in severe punishment. Local journalists were allowed to visit the site after waiting all night, something that has reportedly not happened before.

The sources reveal that no traces of blood or signs of major destruction were found at the scene, and no casualties have been confirmed. If hundreds of people had died, where are their families? Zavia News, Afghan Times, and other media outlets have not reported any casualties, nor have any relatives come forward.

It is a fact that only minor structural and fire damage was observed, and eyewitnesses report that the explosion occurred some distance from the main location. People present at the scene reported no injuries, and local sources say the fire was limited in scale.

Reports suggest that a nearby Taliban military camp may have been the actual target. The flames seen after the explosion were likely caused by burning weapons. The claim is that the objective behind the narrative is to defame Pakistan internationally and to justify continued militant activities within Pakistan.

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