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AT News KABUL: The European Union has eased sanctions on Afghanistan to pave the ground for humanitarian assistance to the country as the concerns over rising humanitarian disaster with over half of the population are struggling with starvation. The EU is following the UN adoption of December 22, 2021, which …
Read More »Single Daesh bomber hit Kabul Airport amid US rapid withdrawal
AT News KABUL: Alone Islamic State bomber killed carried out the attack at the Kabul airport in August, leaving over 100 Afghans dead and dozens other wounded. At least 13 American service members were also killed in the attack that occurred on August 26 amid the chaotic evacuation of American …
Read More »TTP use equipment leftover by NATO forces: Rasheed Ahmad
AT NewsAT News KABUL: The Pakistan interior minister said that the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is using the equipment leftover by the NATO forces—who fought a period of 20-year as part of the US and other alliances countries’ military mission in Afghanistan. However, the Islamic Emirate denied the remarks of the …
Read More »Karzai meets with Afghan students studying in India
AT News KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai met with the Afghan students who are studying in India, most of whom were granted scholarships by the Indian government. Former President’s office said in a statement the students who are at the level of bachelor’s and master degrees as well PhDs, …
Read More »Dozens of media outlets closed since mid-August
AT News KABUL: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said that more than 318 media organizations have been shut since the fall of the Western-backed government in 33 of 34 provinces in Afghanistan. The IFJ in a recent report expressed concerns over the condition of the Afghan media family, saying …
Read More »2 Women Activists Detained Within Past Two-Days
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Mursal Ayar, a member of Junbish-e-Zanan, has been detained by the Islamic Emirate in Kabul, her colleagues claimed, saying that she was taken to an unknown location. A second female activist has allegedly gone missing in the last day, but confirmed information is not yet …
Read More »Karzai Welcomes Reopening of Public Universities
AT News KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai welcomed the reopening of public universities in hot areas and termed it beneficial for a developed Afghanistan. “Former President calls on all students (girls and boys) that the brilliant future of the country relies on efforts of educated Afghan youths,” Karzai’s office said …
Read More »Blinken, Austin Summoned by Congress for hearing on Afghanistan
AT News KABUL: US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary LIoyd Austin are summoned by congress for a hearing on Afghanistan, a US lawmaker said. “We still face a lot of real challenges in Afghanistan even though our troop presence is gone,” Senator Jim Inhofe said on Wednesday. …
Read More »Direct Flights Between Kabul-Qatar Begin
AT News The Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation Authority said that it has reached an agreement to begin direct flights between Kabul and Doha. The ministry said that based on a mutual agreement the Afghan and Qatari airlines will be conducting flights to Doha-Kabul each week. “The …
Read More »Islamic Emirate Reopens Universities for in Hot Areas
AT News KABUL: The Islamic Emirate on Wednesday said they have reopened public universities for all in hot areas that include six provinces of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. Since they swept into power in mid-August, the international community has watched to see whether the Islamic Emirate will impose restrictions on women …
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