KABUL – Afghanistan’s economy has shown signs of modest recovery, according to a recent World Bank report, which highlighted a slight GDP growth of 2.7% driven primarily by private consumption. After two years of severe contraction, this recovery, alongside a decline in food prices, has started to improve household welfare, …

KABUL – In Afghanistan, under the Taliban’s rule, women have once again found themselves imprisoned within the walls of their own country. Despite global attention on the crisis, particularly following the 9/11 attacks, the situation for women in the country has deteriorated, and the world appears unwilling or unable to …

KABUL – In a letter to Congress released on Friday, President Joe Biden confirmed that US military personnel remain stationed outside Afghanistan to address potential threats that may emerge from within the country. Biden’s statement, included in the War Powers Report issued by the White House, underscored the need for …

KABUL – A series of predawn clashes near Pakistan’s northwestern border with Afghanistan claimed the lives of at least six security personnel and 22 militants on Saturday, according to military sources. The violence erupted during a multi-pronged militant assault on a security post in Thall, Hangu district, and subsequent intelligence-driven …

KABUL – The 22nd Doha Forum commenced on Saturday in Doha, Qatar, bringing together senior officials, policymakers, and experts from around the world to tackle pressing global issues. In his inaugural address, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, emphasized the importance of multilateral dialogue in addressing …

KABUL – The Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued an ultimatum to domestic and international NGOs operating in Afghanistan, demanding they operate under Taliban supervision or cease operations entirely. The directive, delivered during a high-level meeting in Kandahar last week, includes mandatory Taliban access to NGO budgets and administrative …

KABUL – Afghanistan’s economy remains under significant strain, with the World Bank warning of an “uncertain” future despite modest GDP growth of 2.7 percent, primarily driven by private consumption. This recovery has offset only about 10 percent of the country’s previous economic losses. The Afghanistan Development Update outlines persistent challenges, …

KABUL – Norway has declared it will not accredit any new Afghan envoy appointed by the Taliban, citing grave concerns over the regime’s worsening restrictions on women and girls. The announcement marks a significant diplomatic stance against the Taliban, who seized control of Afghanistan in 2021 but remain unrecognized internationally. …

KABUL – Rural Afghanistan is experiencing a worsening healthcare crisis as the Taliban’s ban on female medical education exacerbates the shortage of female healthcare professionals. With access to female doctors, nurses, and midwives severely restricted, millions of women are left without essential medical services. Unofficial estimates indicate the ban has …

KABUL – The Taliban are radically transforming Afghanistan’s education system, imposing a deeply conservative version of Islam that is reshaping school and university curricula nationwide. Over the past three years, thegroup has restructured educational content to align with their strict interpretations, systematically removing subjects related to human rights, women’s rights, …