Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL – The Taliban leadership is under growing scrutiny for its decision to shut down the operations of private broadcaster Hamisha Bahar Radio and TV in Afghanistan. The international watchdog, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), has called on the Taliban to cease its ongoing crackdown on media outlets …

AT News KABUL – Leonardo Garnier, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the United Nations overseeing the Transforming Education Summit, has expressed concern over the restrictions imposed on girls’ education in Afghanistan and called for pressure on their government to reverse their policies. In a statement on Friday, Garnier …

AT News KABUL – Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore is witnessing protests after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested by authorities after a trial court handed down a three-year prison sentence. Khan’s arrest has triggered fervent protests among his loyal supporters. The sentencing revolves around accusations of illegal dealings …

AT News KABUL – Afghan refugees who sought shelter in the UK are finding themselves homeless and seeking assistance from local councils after being forced out of government-run hotels in what is being deemed a “shameful” series of evictions. These families, many of whom collaborated with or worked for the …

AT News KABUL – In a renewed assertion of its sovereignty, the interim administration of the Taliban has once again rebuffed Pakistan’s assertions regarding the “security situation” within Afghanistan’s borders. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Kabul-based administration, emphatically rejected the claims made by Pakistani officials, deeming them “baseless.” Mujahid …

AT News KABUL – In a high-level open debate at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) focused on “Famine and Conflict-Induced Global Food Security,” representatives from various nations underscored the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and expressed their deep concerns regarding the escalating need for humanitarian assistance. The meeting brought …

AT News KABUL – US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, has announced a significant cut in aid to Afghanistan for the year 2023. West has said the U.S. and its allies have curtailed aid by $2 billion due to US’s disapproval of the policies of the Taliban rulers, particularly …

AT News KABUL – China’s ambitious plans for expanding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan are facing multiple challenges, primarily due to the precarious security situation in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. The recent Taliban takeover and the withdrawal of foreign forces have added further complexity to the implementation of …

AT News KABUL – Amid the ongoing developments in Afghanistan, a retired NATO supreme allied commander for Europe has come forward to support the United States’ decision to engage in negotiations with the Taliban, despite the uncomfortable nature of such talks. Recently, U.S. and Taliban representatives held a two-day round …

AT News KABUL – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, issued a stern warning to the Taliban, stating that if they fail to control terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan, Pakistan will resort to military action in order to safeguard its security and interests. He emphasized that Pakistan would act in …