Afghanistan Times

AT Kabul: Taliban counter-narcotics police have dismantled poppy farms covering 180 acres of land and arrested three individuals in a recent operation in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan. The operation, which took place over the past few days in the Kajaki district, is a significant step in the Afghan government’s ongoing …

AT Kabul: Hayatullah, better known by his stage name “Mirawas,” a renowned Pashto comedian, has passed away at the age of 70. He succumbed to complications related to diabetes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Mirawas had been struggling with his health for a long time, and just days before his death, he …

AT Kabul: Amnesty International’s South Asia division has launched a new campaign calling for the cancellation of Pakistan’s plan to deport Afghan migrants. The organization issued a statement on Friday, April 5, emphasizing the plight of Afghan citizens who face the threat of illegal deportation. According to the statement, the …

The U.S. spokesperson of the State Department, Tammy Bruce, said that Iran has been supporting the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Addressing a press conference, Bruce stated: “We know, of course, that the Iranian regime has always been hostile to the United States and its allies and partners. “The United States …

Rana Sanaullah, senior advisor of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, warned during a press conference that Pakistan will no longer tolerate terrorism. He emphasized that elements affiliated with the Islamic Emirate and Indian intelligence operating on Pakistani soil will face firm and strict measures. Sanaullah also pointed to the rising …

AT Kabul: Former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, held a meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva. During the meeting, they exchanged views on the current situation in Afghanistan and the broader region. Discussions also focused on the United Nations’ programs and initiatives in Afghanistan, …

AT Kabul:Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, firmly stated that military equipment remains under the control of the Afghan government, responding to calls for its return from the U.S. Balkhi emphasized that such assets are considered national property and are not up for negotiation, underscoring …

AT Kabul: In a statement commemorating Quds Day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized the significance of resistance against the actions of the Israeli regime. Abbas Araqchi warned that weakening resistance could jeopardize the security of the entire Arab world. The minister called on the international community to take concrete …

AT Kabul: A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing widespread devastation and significant loss of life. The epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, where the majority of the destruction occurred. Nearly 700 people have been confirmed dead, with over 1,600 injured. The earthquake caused …

AT News – Albert P. Khorev, Russia’s ambassador to Pakistan, has stated that the Taliban’s efforts to counter armed groups are inadequate and that Afghanistan continues to face serious security and economic challenges. In an interview with The Express Tribune, the Russian ambassador emphasized that Afghanistan’s security situation remains concerning …