AT Kabul: Thomas West, the United States Special Envoy for Afghanistan, has initiated a diplomatic tour encompassing Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The trip, announced through social media on December 6th, is scheduled to continue until the fifteenth of the month. The primary objective of Mr. …
Read More »Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education Announces Construction of 200 Schools in Last Two Years
AT Kabul: The Ministry of Education in Afghanistan has declared the construction of 200 schools in the past two years under the current government. Additionally, the ministry spokesperson mentioned that nearly 1,000 other school buildings have been established across the country during this period. Mansoor Ahmad Hamza, an official of …
Read More »Torkham Border Closed Amid Dispute Over New Gate Construction
AT Kabul: The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been closed due to a dispute over the construction of a new gate, according to a Pakistani official. The closure is a result of a verbal clash between border security forces from both countries. The disagreement arose as Pakistan …
Read More »Afghan Government Offers Tax Exemptions and Incentives to Encourage Investment Return
AT Kabul: Nooruddin Azizi, head of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and leader of the Facilitation Committee for Businessmen and Industrialists, announced that Afghan traders returning to the country will enjoy a five-year tax exemption. Azizi emphasized the creation of additional incentives for investors, including land distribution in industrial …
Read More »Legacy of Tetsu Nakamura Lives On as Nangarhar Residents Urge Resumption of Projects
AT Kabul: Four years after the tragic killing of Tetsu Nakamura, the esteemed Japanese aid worker, residents of Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan are calling for the continuation of Nakamura’s half-finished water projects that have had a significant impact on local communities. Faridullah Atif, who collaborated with Nakamura for three …
Read More »Ministry of Higher Education Reports 70% Completion of Curriculum Review
AT Kabul: The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) has announced that the ongoing review of academic curricula is now 70 percent complete, with a focus on aligning the curriculum with international standards. Abdul Rauf Farahi, the head of the curriculum department at MoHE, highlighted the comprehensive nature of the review, …
Read More »Afghanistan Surprises as Top Travel Destination for 2024 Despite Safety Warnings
AT Kabul: In an unexpected turn of events, Afghanistan has emerged as the unlikely top holiday destination for 2024, defying safety advisories from the UK Foreign Office. Lupine Travel founder, Dylan Harris, reveals that the country is experiencing a surge in popularity due to increased safety under new leadership. Harris …
Read More »Russian Ambassador in Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov on upcoming World Youth Festival
AT Kabul: Dimitriy Zhirnov says that The Russian Embassy in Afghanistan has repeatedly reminded about the upcoming World Youth Festival in Russia. The logo of the WYF is very interesting, creative, clear and most importantly with deep content in meaning. This is a stylized image of people holding hands of …
Read More »Balochistan Minister Accuses Afghan Government of Sheltering Terrorists
AT Kabul: Balochistan’s caretaker Minister for Information, Jan Achakzai, has accused the Afghan government of playing a double game and not taking seriously the issue of terrorists using Afghan soil for attacks in Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference, Achakzai stated that Pakistan has repeatedly urged Afghanistan to hand over …
Read More »Acting Minister of Education Urges Improvement in Religious School Education Quality
AT Kabul: The Acting Minister of Education, Habibullah Agha, has voiced concerns over the declining quality of education in religious schools in Afghanistan. In a statement, he called on the Islamic Emirate and religious scholars to prioritize enhancing the standards of education in these institutions. Addressing the graduation ceremony of …
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