Afghanistan Times

KABUL – In a continuation of corporal punishment across Afghanistan, the Taliban publicly flogged four individuals, including a woman, in Parwan province on Monday. The Taliban’s Supreme Court reported that these individuals faced charges of “fleeing from home and sodomy.” Each person received 39 lashes, with two sentenced to one-year …

KABUL – In a remarkable performance, the Afghanistan A cricket team clinched the 2024 Asia Cup title, overpowering Sri Lanka by seven wickets in a thrilling final match. After Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat, they posted a score of 133/7 in their 20 overs. Afghan bowlers …

KABUL – Iran’s ambassador and special envoy to Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, has announced efforts to attract private Afghan investment for large-scale projects in Iran. Speaking on October 25 at the “International Export Exhibition to Central Asia and Afghanistan,” Qomi outlined ambitions to create North-South and East-West trade corridors, leveraging …

KABUL – Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) celebrates its 10th anniversary, with a report from the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator revealing a sharp increase in the need for assistance in Afghanistan over the past decade. Since its founding in 2014, the AHF has delivered life-saving support to over 86 million Afghans, facilitating …

KABUL – In the past 40 days, 18 people have been killed in a series of brutal ISIS-linked attacks in Afghanistan’s Ghor province, according to a recent report from Hasht-e Subh Daily. Despite ongoing Taliban denials of ISIS presence in the country, the report details that ISIS has targeted and …

KABUL – A devastating suicide bombing at a checkpoint in western Pakistan on Saturday has claimed the lives of eight individuals and left five others injured, according to local police reports. The attack occurred near the town of Mir Ali in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province when a bomber detonated explosives from …

KABUL – In a landmark decision, Italy has appointed Sabrina Ugolini as its new ambassador to Afghanistan, marking a significant diplomatic step as one of the first European nations to establish a formal representation in the Taliban-led country. This pivotal appointment highlights Italy’s commitment to addressing human rights issues, particularly …

KABUL – In a shocking escalation of restrictions, the Taliban’s Minister for the Promotion of Virtue, Khalid Hanafi, has declared it forbidden for adult women to allow their voices to be heard by other adult women. This unprecedented order adds to the mounting constraints on Afghan women’s lives, sparking outrage …

KABUL – The Taliban’s growing interference in international aid operations in Afghanistan has led to the suspension of 83 humanitarian projects, according to a report released by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on October 22. Aid agencies recorded over 170 incidents of interference in September, …

KABUL – China has officially confirmed that all imports from Afghanistan will receive 100% duty-free access, a move expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, according to state media reports on Friday. In a statement, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian noted the initiative aims to “promote bilateral trade cooperation and achieve …