Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL – A sudden and intense military confrontation has erupted along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border after the Taliban forces launched an attack on a key Pakistani military watchtower, reports suggested. The situation escalated dramatically on Saturday, with reports of sustained fire exchanges between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants in …

AT News KABUL – Russia again increased pressure on the Taliban on Thursday to create an inclusive government representing a broad spectrum of Afghan society, reminding the ruling group to fulfill their promises. In a recent press conference, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that a key aspect of the …

AT News KABUL – In a recent meeting, Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, engaged in discussions with Markus Potzel, UN Secretary General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan. The focal points of the meeting included a thorough review of the report presented by Mr. Feridun Sinirlioğlu, the special coordinator of …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban have rejected allegations regarding their efforts to access nuclear weapons. The denial comes in response to concerns raised by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, which expressed worries about the group’s purported attempts to acquire nuclear capabilities. A U.S. representative …

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan is grappling with an unprecedented weather anomaly as it experiences an unusual absence of snowfall in mid-January. Traditionally known for its harsh winters, this unexpected development is sounding alarm bells, particularly in the agricultural sector. The missing winter snow, a vital source for replenishing water …

AT News KABUL – In a setback for trade and diplomatic relations, the busiest border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains closed after unsuccessful talks between Taliban representatives and Pakistani officials. The closure, initiated by Islamabad’s imposition of passport and visa requirements for Afghan drivers, has triggered a chain of …

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan’s education system is undergoing a deepening crisis as the Taliban have changed primary school curriculum to fit their hardcore interpretations. Taliban’s Education Ministry has announced significant revisions to the primary school curriculum, emphasizing alignment with Sharia law. Mansour Ahmad Hamzah, spokesperson for the Education Ministry, …

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan finds itself in the midst of a passport application surge as citizens desperately seek refuge from the tightening grip of Taliban rule. The capital city, Kabul, has become a scene of chaos, witnessing an estimated 30,000 people flooding its central passport office. The catalyst for …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban are intensifying their grip on Kabul’s intellectual landscape through a systematic campaign of censorship. Over 20,000 books have already been confiscated, marking a disturbing focus on materials related to ethnic history, the lives of national leaders, and subjects such as other sects, jihad, and …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has issued another stark warning about the escalating hunger and malnutrition crisis in Afghanistan, revealing the highest levels for the year 2024. Approximately 15.8 million people in the country are anticipated to face severe food shortages. …