Afghanistan Times

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. …

AT News KABUL – Child marriages have witnessed a disturbing surge across Afghanistan, driven not only by economic collapse but also by the Taliban’s tightening restrictions on education for girls and limited work options for women. With schools prohibited for girls beyond the sixth grade, families see marrying off their …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations is urging increased humanitarian aid for tens of thousands of children in western Afghanistan facing life-threatening winter conditions after a series of devastating earthquakes last October. UNICEF sounded the alarm 100 days after earthquakes struck the Herat region, leading to over 1,000 casualties, …

AT News KABUL – In a riveting clash organized by the World Free Fight Federation (WFFF) in Las Vegas on Saturday, Afghan free fighter Farid Besharat showcased extraordinary prowess as he triumphed over his French adversary, Taylor Lapilus, in the 61kg weight class. The three-round bout unfolded as a testament …

AT News KABUL – A senior Pakistani cleric, Fazlur Rehman, engaged in a rare meeting with the reclusive Taliban supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, in Kandahar province, as confirmed by his office on Saturday. This marks the second publicly known encounter between a foreign official and Akhundzada, who is known for …