AT Kabul: In an exclusive interview with Kyodo News, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai shared crucial insights into the current situation in Afghanistan. Addressing the international community, Karzai emphasized the importance of avoiding the forcible removal of the Taliban from power. Instead, he advocated for a diplomatic approach, encouraging inclusive …
Read More »Afghan Female Journalists Face Unemployment and Information Barriers
AT Kabul: The “Afghan Women Journalists Association” has released survey findings detailing the status of female journalists in Afghanistan over the past two years. The report highlights that a majority of women journalists have experienced challenges, leading to many becoming housebound during this period. Over 200 female journalists and media …
Read More »Afghan Refugees Allege Mistreatment by Pakistani Soldiers, Seek Support in Balkh Province
AT Kabul: Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan to Balkh province have reported mistreatment by Pakistani soldiers and expressed grievances about the confiscation of their property during the deportation process. Some families claimed that their relatives are still imprisoned in Pakistan, adding to the distress of the returnees. Refugees in Balkh …
Read More »UNODC Hosts Meeting in Kabul to Address Alternative Livelihoods for Former Poppy Farmers
AT Kabul: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held a meeting in Kabul, bringing together a group of experts to explore sustainable alternative livelihoods for former poppy farmers who had previously relied on illicit crop cultivation. The gathering aimed to foster conversations and identify solutions to support …
Read More »World Food Program Appeals for $840 Million to Aid Needy Afghans
The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report stating that they require $840 million for services spanning from December 2023 to May 2024 to assist those in need in Afghanistan. In October alone, WFP successfully provided emergency food, cash, nutrition, and livelihood support to more than 4.4 million people, …
Read More »Pakistan Military Raids Militant Hideout, Killing 8, Amidst Heightened Border Tensions
AT Kabul: Pakistan’s military has reported a successful raid on a militant hideout near the Afghanistan border, resulting in an intense shootout that claimed the lives of eight militants. The operation, conducted in the South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, saw the seizure of weapons and ammunition in an …
Read More »Allegations of Match-Fixing Involving Afghanistan Football Head Surface
AT Kabul: Several former Afghanistan football players, including ex-captain Djelaludin Sharityar and goalkeeper Aimal Gerowal, have come forward with allegations that Mohammad Kargar, the president of Afghanistan’s football federation (AFF), instructed them to manipulate two matches during a men’s tournament in Malaysia. The accused matches took place against Nepal and …
Read More »Pakistan Supreme Court to Rule on Petition Against Deportations of Afghan Nationals
AT Kabul: The Supreme Court of Pakistan is set to decide on December 1st regarding the admissibility of a petition challenging the caretaker government’s decision to deport illegal Afghan nationals. The petition, filed by former PPP senator Farhatullah Babar through his counsel Umer Ijaz Gilani, will be examined by a …
Read More »Islamic Emirate Affirms Commitment to Iran’s Water Rights Treaty Amid Drought Challenges
AT Kabul: Zabiullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, stated that despite the prevailing drought in the country causing water scarcity for Afghans, the Islamic Emirate remains committed to the water rights treaty with Iran concerning the Helmand River. Mujahid emphasized that if water resources are available, efforts will …
Read More »Concerns Rise as Iran Deports Afghan Immigrants With Valid Passports and Visas
AT Kabul: Local officials in Herat have raised alarm as reports indicate that the Iranian government has initiated the deportation process for Afghan immigrants possessing valid passports and visas. According to officials, Iranian police have been tearing passports and visas, forcibly expelling Afghan immigrants from the country. Abdullah Qayoumi, the …
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