Afghanistan Times

AT Kabul: Afghanistan’s membership at the United Nations faces a significant setback as its voting rights within the General Assembly are suspended over outstanding dues. Mr. Nasir Faiq, acting as Afghanistan’s representative, disclosed that failure to settle membership fees since the Taliban’s assumption of power in August 2021 has led …

AT Kabul: On Saturday, Pakistan conveyed condolences to the Afghan government regarding the loss of more than 300 lives in flash floods in northern Afghanistan, as stated by the Pakistani foreign office. The heavy rains on Friday triggered flash floods in Baghlan, Takhar, and Badakhshan provinces, resulting in 300 fatalities …

AT Kabul: Fazl ur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam in Pakistan, reiterated claims that 40,000 Pakistani citizens have participated in the Afghan conflict during NATO’s two-decade presence. Addressing his supporters, the influential cleric voiced concerns over the reintegration of these war veterans into Pakistani society. His remarks coincide with ongoing …

AT Kabul: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai extended condolences to families affected by recent floods in Afghanistan, urging global aid agencies and merchants to assist. He expressed sorrow over the personal and financial losses incurred in Baghlan and other provinces. On May 11, Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur …

AT Kabul: Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Asif Ali Durrani, expressed concern over the 60% surge in TTP attacks within Pakistan over the past two years, attributing this rise to Afghanistan-based origins since the political reversal in Kabul. Addressing a seminar on ‘The Challenge of Cross-Border Terrorism’ hosted by the …

AT Kabul: Flash floods have devastated northern Afghanistan, claiming the lives of over 300 individuals and decimating more than 1,000 homes, according to the UN. The torrential rains led to multiple floods across the region, with Baghlan province bearing the brunt of the deluge. The World Food Program is providing …

AT Kabul: Militants detonated a bomb at a girls’ school located in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the volatile northwest region of the country, causing significant damage to the structure, as reported by police on Thursday. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the overnight attack. The incident …

AT Kabul: Recent statistics released by the World Food Programme (WFP) highlight the dire situation in Afghanistan, where three million children are currently facing malnutrition. On Friday, May 10, the WFP shared on its social media platform X that they can only provide support to one out of every three …

AT Kabul: The Afghan Taliban issued a warning to journalists and experts, cautioning them against collaborating with Afghanistan International TV, a London-based broadcaster. They stated that such cooperation would constitute a criminal offense. The Ministry of Information and Culture spokesperson accused the station of violating moral and legal boundaries, announcing …

AT Kabul: Vladimir Putin, Russia’s longstanding President who has held the position since 2000, was formally inaugurated for his fifth consecutive term. The 71-year-old seasoned statesman has consistently outpaced his rivals in every presidential election in Russia since 2000. On Tuesday, May 7th, he officiated his fifth inauguration ceremony, solidifying …