AT News KABUL – Today marks the anniversary of the assassination of U.S. Ambassador Adolph Dubs in Kabul 45 years ago, an incident that resonates with America’s ongoing effort to reopen its embassy in Afghanistan years after Taliban’s return. The murder of Ambassador Dubs, who was abducted at gunpoint from …
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AT News KABUL – Afghanistan’s public health sector is in dire straits as a result of dwindling foreign aid and egregious Taliban oppression, warns Human Rights Watch. With women and girls bearing the brunt of the crisis, millions of Afghans are now at risk of severe malnutrition and illness due …
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AT News KABUL – In a bid to address the ongoing Afghan crisis, the United Nations is pushing for the inclusion of Taliban representatives at a pivotal two-day international conference set to commence in Qatar next week. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will spearhead the conference starting February 18, welcoming special envoys …
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AT News KABUL – Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) in its latest report has against exposed the grave dangers confronting Afghan girls and women, warning that they are at an increasing risk of early marriages, domestic abuse, and sexual exploitation under the Taliban regime. According to SIGAR, under …
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AT News KABUL – In the wake of Pakistan’s fiercely contested election, chaos looms as Imran Khan’s party, PTI, asserts its bid to form a government. Despite facing stiff opposition, including from rival Nawaz Sharif, Khan’s allies clinched a majority of seats, setting the stage for a power struggle fraught …
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AT News KABUL – In a fiery speech at a forum in Pennsylvania, former US President Donald Trump lambasted Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, branding it as the most embarrassing moment in the US history. Trump cited the abandonment of $85 billion worth of equipment and leaving “hundreds of Americans” …
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AT News KABUL – A former US official has issued a stark warning against the prospect of American diplomats returning to the embattled nation. In a compelling op-ed, Annie Pforzheimer, former deputy chief of mission at U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan, argues that engaging with the Taliban would inadvertently grant legitimacy …
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AT News KABUL – Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan have surged by 3.63% in the first half of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, according to the latest report from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Clocking in at $260.716 million from July to December 2023-24, this substantial increase marks a significant uptick …
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AT News KABUL – Special Envoy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for Afghanistan, Tarig Ali Bakheet, held crucial talks with Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin in Dushanbe on Friday, underlining the urgent need for coordinated action to support the Afghan people. During the meeting, Bakheet delivered a pivotal …
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AT News KABUL – In a bold speech from the heart of Taliban territory, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the notorious Taliban interior minister, dismissed the significance of international recognition, particularly from the United States. Speaking from Paktia province, Haqqani declared that their accomplishments transcend any external validation. Still sought for questioning regarding …
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