KABUL – Afghanistan’s Taliban has apprehended 200 individuals suspected of involvement in cross-border attacks against Pakistan, with a particular focus on neutralizing the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). These actions were disclosed during recent bilateral talks held in Kabul between the Afghan authorities and a high-level delegation from Pakistan, coming in the …
Read More »Pakistan greenlights deportation plan for 1.1 million Afghans
KABUL – In a significant move driven by ongoing tensions with Afghanistan, Pakistan’s caretaker government has given the green light to repatriate approximately 1.1 million Afghan refugees residing in the country illegally. Sources have revealed that the decision was made during a recent meeting of the caretaker cabinet in Islamabad. …
Read More »Iran announces stricter measures to extradite illegal Afghan migrants
AT News KABUL – Iran has unveiled a more rigorous approach to extradite illegal foreign migrants, with a considerable focus on Afghans. The country is set to streamline the process for legal arrivals while addressing the pressing issue of migrants and refugees. Interior Minister Ahmad Vahid made this announcement during …
Read More »Afghan women at risk of losing vital aid, says WFP
AT News KABUL – In the wake of significant budget cuts to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan, the organization has sounded an alarm, warning that Afghan women are teetering on the edge of losing their crucial lifeline. In a tweet posted on Tuesday, the WFP revealed that these …
Read More »Pakistani military takes down 3 TTP militants in border raid
AT News KABUL – In a recent operation near the Afghanistan border, Pakistani troops have allegedly raided a suspected militant hideout, resulting in the elimination of three militants. The Pakistani military disclosed this development on Tuesday. The raid, which occurred in Khyber, a district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, targeted a …
Read More »Qatar opposes Afghanistan isolation, urges engagement
AT News KABUL – Amid the escalating crisis in Afghanistan, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Majed Al-Ansari, has underscored the need for engagement rather than complete isolation as the way forward. In a recent statement, Al-Ansari acknowledged the challenges of engaging with the Taliban government but insisted that isolation has proven …
Read More »Fears rise over NGOs collecting biometric data in Afghanistan
AT News KABUL – With the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in 2021, a pressing concern has emerged regarding the security of sensitive data left behind. The Taliban swiftly gained access to a vast collection of data, including biometric information such as iris scans and fingerprints, along with photographs, …
Read More »Online university empowers thousands of Afghan girls with remote education
AT News KABUL – In response to the ban on girls’ education imposed by the Taliban, the “Women’s Online University” has emerged as a beacon of hope, providing educational opportunities for approximately 14,000 female students across diverse fields of study. Established about nine months ago, this institution, led by Abdul …
Read More »Taliban consider U.S. mass surveillance plan, explore partnership with Huawei
AT News KABUL – The Taliban are contemplating the use of a large-scale camera surveillance network in Afghan cities, a plan that could involve repurposing a system initially designed by the United States before their withdrawal in 2021. This revelation comes from an interior ministry spokesman who spoke to Reuters. …
Read More »Moscow gears up to address Afghanistan conundrum
AT News KABUL – Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, announced on Sunday that the upcoming Moscow format meeting will primarily focus on addressing the challenges currently faced by Afghanistan. This meeting aims to deliberate on strategies to tackle the various issues in Afghanistan and the actions that neighboring countries …
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