Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL – In a recent development, the Taliban spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, refuted Pakistan’s claims of providing shelter to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as the Pakistan Taliban. He asserted that the Taliban did not sign the Doha peace accord with Islamabad. The agreement, which addressed issues like …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations in a report on Monday revealed that the Taliban have intensified limitations on women and girls in Afghanistan in recent months, extending into areas like education and employment. According to the report, the Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health declared that only males would …

AT News KABUL – The Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has said his government is currently engaged in consultations with the United States to determine whether or not to host refugees from Afghanistan. In an interview, President Marcos stated, “We have made some progress but there’s still some major obstacles …

AT News KABUL – British lawmaker Tobias Ellwood has urged the UK government to reopen its embassy in Kabul and engage with the Taliban in order to prevent a potential surge in terrorism. Despite his personal history of losing a brother to militants, Ellwood clarified that he is not an …

AT News KABUL – Years after being deployed by the United States military in Afghanistan, cluster bombs remain a menacing threat, causing immense devastation to Afghan civilians. Over the course of two decades of war, the United States dropped more than 1,500 of these massively destructive bombs, leaving behind deadly …

AT News KABUL – In a major blow to education in Afghanistan, the Taliban have announced the closure of teacher training centers across the country, resulting in the loss of jobs for thousands of Afghan professionals many of whom women. The decision will have severe implications for the future of …

AT News KABUL – Iran’s energy minister has reiterated Tehran’s stance on securing its rightful share of water from the Hirmand River in its ongoing dispute with the Taliban. Iran’s Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian once again intensified the pressure on the Taliban government on Saturday, stating that Iran will …

AT News KABUL – Kabul witnessed the grand opening of the International Exhibition of Imam Abu Hanifah on Sunday, a significant event aimed at attracting investment opportunities to Afghanistan. The exhibition showcased an array of local products alongside international offerings. Taliban officials and foreign diplomats were present at the opening …

Opinion – The recent visit of Chief of Staff of Pakistan Army, Asim Munir, to Balochistan sheds light on the complex dynamics and ongoing struggles in the Afghan conflict. As we reflect on the history of this enduring conflict, it becomes evident that Pakistan’s role has been both controversial and …

AT News KABUL – In the midst of a prolonged drought attributed to climate change, Kabul city is experiencing an acute water shortage, leaving residents grappling with dire consequences. With temperatures soaring up to 35°C, the situation has escalated drastically since April, pushing the city’s six million residents to queue …