Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan’s economy and living standards of its people have plummeted drastically under the Taliban rule, says a recent United Nations report. The study reveals a stark decline in both the economy and living standards, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the ongoing crisis. The United …

AT News KABUL – Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resumed as the Torkham border crossing reopened after a closure lasting over 10 days. Hundreds of trucks and people were stranded on both sides of the border after Pakistan shut it down following a new visa requirement for passengers. Truckers, …

AT News KABUL – In a commendable gesture of solidarity, the Indian government has dispatched 40,000 liters of Malathion, an eco-friendly pesticide, to assist Afghanistan in combating the locust menace. The pesticide, transported through Iran’s Chabahar port, aims to safeguard crops and ensure food security in the face of this …

AT News KABUL – Four Russians have been rescued while two lost their lives in the crash of a private Russian jet that was carrying six people over the weekend in Afghanistan. The incident occurred on Saturday in a mountainous area in Badakhshan province, approximately 250 kilometers northeast of Kabul. …

AT News KABUL – In a recent report published by the United Nations on Monday, it has been disclosed that the Taliban are intensifying its control over single and unaccompanied Afghan women, imposing stringent restrictions on their access to work, travel, and healthcare. The Vice and Virtue Ministry officials, in …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban issued a statement on Saturday, urging nations to refrain from interfering in Afghanistan’s internal affairs. This comes in response to comments made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov regarding the establishment of a government in Afghanistan that incorporates all parties. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman …

AT News KABUL – Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai engaged in a crucial meeting with Misako Takahashi, Deputy Special Representative of Japan for Afghanistan, to strengthen and broaden the ties between the two nations. The meeting delved into the current situation in Afghanistan and the broader regional context. Karzai, acknowledging …

AT News KABUL – An explosion in Kunar province has killed at least three people and left six injured. The Taliban-appointed security command in Kunar reported that the explosion occurred in the “Trink” area of Chapa Dara district, in a villager’s house. Three people have lost their lives, while six …

AT News KABUL – Russian air ambulance, believed to be serving as a private jet, has crashed into the mountains of Badakhshan province in Afghanistan. The aircraft, registered in Russia and reportedly belonging to a private company in Moscow went down in a remote corner, raising concerns for the six …

AT News KABUL – Pakistan has imposed a closure on Torkham border crossing, utilizing it as a pressure tactic to advance its political interests concerning Afghanistan. The move, initiated on January 13, reinstates the “one document regime” policy, demanding Afghan civilians to hold passports with valid Pakistani visas for transit. …