Afghanistan Times

AT Kabul: In a gesture of solidarity, Uzbekistan has delivered 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in preparation for the upcoming Navruz holiday and Eid al-Fitr. The shipment, which includes essential food items such as flour, pasta, vegetable oil, sugar, and beans, was formally handed over in the Afghan …

AT Kabul: Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, the leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) political party, has openly stated that Pakistan’s past actions played a significant role in the rise of terrorism. In an interview with Samaa TV, Rehman reflected on Pakistan’s role in providing refuge to millions during the Afghan-Soviet war and …

AT Kabul: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, officially inaugurated the commencement of construction on the Arghandi Transport Terminal in Kabul’s Paghman District on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by key government officials, including Acting Minister of Transport and Aviation, Mullah Hamidullah Akhundzada, as …

AT Kabul: On this year’s World Water Day, as global attention turns to the importance of clean water access, the situation in Afghanistan remains dire. More than 33 million people—nearly 80 percent of the population—are facing severe water shortages, a crisis deepened by decades of conflict, erratic climate patterns, and …

AT Kabul: Pakistan’s Special Envoy, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, along with a high-level delegation, met with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, to discuss enhancing bilateral relations, trade, and transit cooperation between the two neighboring nations. During the meeting, both sides underscored the importance of strengthening diplomatic engagements and addressing …

AT KABUL:  As the new academic year begins in Afghanistan, nearly 400,000 more girls have been barred from attending school, bringing the total number of girls out of education to 2.2 million, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Now in its third year, the Islamic Emirate’s ban on …

AT Kabul: The forced return of Afghan migrants from neighboring Iran and Pakistan continues at an alarming rate, with 873 families deported or voluntarily repatriated between March 15 and March 21, according to data compiled by Amu from statements issued by the Taliban-controlled government. Iran accounted for the overwhelming majority …

BERLIN — Growing concerns over Germany’s tightening migration policies have left many migrants uncertain about their future, according to a report by InfoMigrants, a refugee rights organization. The report highlights that stricter asylum laws and shifting political sentiment have led to a sense of insecurity among migrants, many of whom …

 Iran has handed over 149 Afghan prisoners to the Taliban to serve the remainder of their sentences in Afghanistan, according to Askar Jalalian, Iran’s Deputy for Human Rights and International Affairs. The Islamic Republic Newspaper reported that the transfer was carried out under an agreement between Iran and the Taliban. …

March 19, 2025 — In a country where education remains a battleground, UNICEF is constructing 165 schools across Afghanistan, offering a beacon of hope for thousands of children, even as the Taliban’s sweeping restrictions continue to bar girls above sixth grade from attending class for a fourth consecutive year. With …