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AT News KABUL: The Islamic Emirate’s announcement of new rules regarding women’s Hijab faced reactions of the international community including the UN. The Islamic Emirate announced new rules regarding women’s covering or hijab on Saturday, saying it will be implemented in two steps — encouragement and punishment — and specified …
Read More »Thousands of Students Provided with Schooling Facilities
AT News Kabul: Thousands of children were provided with schooling facilities in the province of Logar, the provincial educational department said. Many children in the rural areas of the province are deprived of education. “We have 400 classrooms and we have appointed 400 teachers in all provinces of Logar,” …
Read More »Islamic Emirate Says Comming Gathering Will Discuss Political Security Situation Of Afghanistan
AT News KABUL: The Islamic Emirate says a gathering that is expected to be held soon will discuss the political, security and social situation in Afghanistan. Islamic Emirate’s Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid, didn’t provide details over the date of the gathering but said it will be attended by Islamic scholars, tribal …
Read More »Karzai Condemns Attack on Mosque in Kabul
AT News KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai strongly condemned the blast occurred at a mosque in PD 6 of capital Kabul. Karzai called the blast an inhuman act by the enemies of the people of Afghanistan. He has once again called for strengthening unity among the people of the country. …
Read More »Kabul Mosque Blast Leaves 10 Dead, Over 20 Wounded
AT NewsKABUL: At least 10 people were killed and more 20 wounded in a blast hit a mosque on Friday afternoon in PD 6 in the city of Kabul. The blast took place in the Darul-Aman area of Kabul and follows a spate of similar attacks around the country.A spokesman …
Read More »Kabul-Moscow Flights To Resume, One Flight Each Week
AT News Kabul: After months of suspension, the Ariana Afghan Airlines has resumed flights to Moscow, with flights from Kabul to Moscow each Monday and return flights each Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation. “The previous government had some problems in flights with Moscow, and therefore …
Read More »UN Chief Warns Absence of Liquidity in Afghan Economy Can Have “Devastated Consequences”
AT News KABUL: The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the absence of liquidity in the Afghan economy could have “devastating consequences” for the people of Afghanistan. The UN chief made the remarks at a press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. “In the absence of cash, in …
Read More »Moscow Gives Green Light for Afghan Govt Recognition If Incl System Formed
AT News KABUL: Russia shined a green light for recognition of current Afghan government if the Islamic Emirate establishes an inclusive government in Afghanistan. Russia will move towards full diplomatic recognition.Sergeĭ Viktorovich Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, said that the current government are all members of …
Read More »Afghan Refugees Held Protest in Islamabad, Criticizing Delay UNHCR Process
AT News KABUL: The Afghan refugees held a rally in front of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), where they expressed criticism over delays in processing their immigration papers. They wore the shirts with slogans of “kill us”. They called on the UNHCR to expedite their registration, the distribution …
Read More »Karzai Calls Girls’ Education Important for Country’s Development
AT News KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai reiterated his call for girls’ access to school and said that the people of Afghanistan want their girls to return to school. The former president cited the remarks on a BBC program of Best of Today. “There is no way… that the country …
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