Top of Form AT News KABUL – Reports from Takhar province reveal a chilling crackdown on cultural expression, with at least 10 individuals detained in the Yengi Qala district for the simple act of singing and playing musical instruments. Witnesses recount harrowing scenes as Taliban forces stormed homes, enforcing draconian …

AT News KABUL – In a devastating blow to its pre-election stability, two strong bombings rocked political offices in southwest Pakistan, killing at least 26 and leaving over two dozen wounded. The attacks, occurring just a day before crucial parliamentary elections, have sent shockwaves across the nation. The initial explosion …

AT News KABUL – Officials from Tajikistan’s anti-drug agency have refuted assertions of diminished drug production in Afghanistan, asserting a sustained influx of narcotics into Tajikistan. The Taliban regime purportedly outlawed drug cultivation, production, and trafficking upon seizing power. However, Tajikistan’s Drug Control Agency contests this, citing a lack of …

AT News KABUL – In a pivotal moment on Capitol Hill, an ongoing opposition to the U.S. Senate’s $118 billion border bill is threatening crucial assistance for Afghans who stood shoulder to shoulder with American troops during the nation’s longest war. Amidst provisions addressing border security, aid to key U.S. …

AT News KABUL – In the face of Taliban dominance, Afghan Ambassador to Austria emerges as a steadfast critic, refusing to vacate her post and urging the West to rally against escalating atrocities. Following the Taliban’s assumption of power in August 2021, Ambassador Manizha Bakhtaripersisted as the voice of the …

AT News KABUL – In a delicate balancing act, the international community faces a critical decision regarding Afghanistan’s security landscape. The Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISKP) poses a genuine threat, despite the Taliban-led government’s denial of their significance. Recent ISKP attacks have unveiled the stark reality that the Taliban …

AT News KABUL – In the wake of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a chilling humanitarian crisis engulfs the nation as U.S. economic sanctions, purportedly aimed at the Taliban, spiral into a catastrophic failure. Despite the absence of boots on the ground, the impact of these sanctions continues to haunt …

AT News KABUL – At least 10 police officers were killed militants launched a brazen attack on a police station in Dera Ismail Khan, north-western Pakistan, on Monday killing 10 police officers. Six officers at the Chodwan police outpost were also injured during the assault, which occurred in the Khyber …

AT News KABUL – As the highly anticipated Doha meeting on Afghanistan approaches, there is a growing sense of hope for the initiation of a political process that could usher in a new era of inclusivity in the country’s governance. Graeme Smith, an expert at the International Crisis Group, acknowledges …

AT News KABUL – A new World Bank report unveils the dire economic situation in Afghanistan, saying the nation’s feeble economy has led to deflation and increasing poverty. The report reveals a persistent deflationary trend since April 2023, triggered by a variety of factors such as currency appreciation, depleting savings, …