Afghanistan Times
By M. Nadeem Alizai “Politics is the art of making your selfish desires seem like the national interest.” Thomas Sowell’s quote and observations seem cent percent right when one digs deep into the politics of Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). It isn’t only his arrogance that shocked Pakistan’s …
Read More »Afghan Factories Exported 1,800 tons Paper Abroad
AT News KABUL: The two Afghan paper factories have exported over 1,800 tons of paper within the past three overseas, the officials said. The export of paper made by these companies will be continued. The factories are the Bahir Companies Group and Paktia Paper. However, the traders complained about …
Read More »Islamic Emirate: Afghan Refugees in Better Condition in Iran After Talks with Officials
AT News KAUL: The Islamic Emirate on Sunday said that the situation of the Afghan refugees have become better since the negotiations were conducted over the issue with the country’s officials. Earlier, the Iran Foreign Ministry announced that it had suspended its consulate services after the Afghans staged protests in …
Read More »Reactions Remain Unabated Towards Pakistan Attack on Afghan Soil
AT NewsKABUL: Dozens of residents of the Nangarhar set a rally in Ghani Khail district to protest the Pakistani military’s airstrikes in Khost province as well as firing shelling on parts of Kunar province.On Friday night, the Pakistani airstrikes targeted civilians’ residences in Spiri district of Khost, in which more …
Read More »MoE, UNESCO to Launch Literacy Programs for CitizensAT NewsKABUL: The Ministry of Education (MoE) is seeking to launch literacy courses for the citizens in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The MoE said negotiations are underway to finalize plan for launching the programmes. “We are …
Read More »Karzai Condemned Pakistan Attack on Afghan Soil
AT News KABUL: The former president Hamid Karzai strongly condemned the Pakistani military attack on provinces of Khost and Kunar.The Pakistani military carried out airstrikes in Spiri district of Khost province. Former President Karzai on Twitter condemned Pakistani forces’ attacks in Kunar & Khost in which dozens of civilians–including women …
Read More »MoE Stress on Avoid Using Ties by Male Teachers, Students
AT News KABUL: The Ministry of Education (MoE) stressed that male teachers and students refrain from using ties. The ministry in a statement also called for observation of Hijab by female teachers. However, an official at the MoE was quoted by the media saying that the order was just at …
Read More »Closing Girls’ School Face Unabated Reactions
AT News KABUL: The deprivation of girls’ students in grades 7-12 from education is still facing strong criticism at national and international levels. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said the Islamic Emirate’s decision to close schools for girls above grade six is in contrast with the promises it …
Read More »Afghan Economy Dropped Around One-Third: World Bank
AT News KABUL: The World Bank warned of wiping out Afghanistan’s economic progression as the country’s per capita income has dropped around one-third in the recent months of 2021. According to the World Bank, Afghanistan’s aid-dependent services sector has been hit by the crisis—which has led to a collapse in …
Read More »Karzai Welcomes Clerics’ Call of Girls’ Schools Reopening
AT News KABUL: Former president Hamid Karzai welcomed the gathering of clerics in Paktika, where the participants called for girls access to education. The former president called on the Islamic Emirate to reopen the schools for girls above grade six. “The stance and gatherings of religious scholars on girls’ education …
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