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AT Kabul: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, officially inaugurated the commencement of construction on the Arghandi Transport Terminal in Kabul’s Paghman District on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by key government officials, including Acting Minister of Transport and Aviation, Mullah Hamidullah Akhundzada, as …

AT Kabul: On this year’s World Water Day, as global attention turns to the importance of clean water access, the situation in Afghanistan remains dire. More than 33 million people—nearly 80 percent of the population—are facing severe water shortages, a crisis deepened by decades of conflict, erratic climate patterns, and …

AT Kabul: Pakistan’s Special Envoy, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, along with a high-level delegation, met with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, to discuss enhancing bilateral relations, trade, and transit cooperation between the two neighboring nations. During the meeting, both sides underscored the importance of strengthening diplomatic engagements and addressing …

AT KABUL:  As the new academic year begins in Afghanistan, nearly 400,000 more girls have been barred from attending school, bringing the total number of girls out of education to 2.2 million, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Now in its third year, the Islamic Emirate’s ban on …

AT Kabul: The forced return of Afghan migrants from neighboring Iran and Pakistan continues at an alarming rate, with 873 families deported or voluntarily repatriated between March 15 and March 21, according to data compiled by Amu from statements issued by the Taliban-controlled government. Iran accounted for the overwhelming majority …

 Iran has handed over 149 Afghan prisoners to the Taliban to serve the remainder of their sentences in Afghanistan, according to Askar Jalalian, Iran’s Deputy for Human Rights and International Affairs. The Islamic Republic Newspaper reported that the transfer was carried out under an agreement between Iran and the Taliban. …

AT Kabul: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed growing concern about the escalating security threats posed by Afghanistan, particularly to the neighboring Central Asian countries. In a joint press conference with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon in Moscow on March 18, Putin emphasized that Russia cannot remain indifferent to the security situation …

AT Kabul: Japan has donated $2.5 million to help improve healthcare, clean drinking water, and safety for children in Afghanistan. This money will support children and families affected by emergencies and natural disasters. UNICEF says this donation will also help spread important information about disease prevention and hygiene promotion in …

AT Kabul: Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday dismissed claims that it has tightened visa restrictions for Afghan citizens, insisting that its visa policy is being regulated, not restricted. However, the announcement comes amid growing reports of Afghan migrants facing mass detentions and forced deportations from Iran, exacerbating an already dire …

Afghanistan is facing an escalating humanitarian crisis as funding shortages hinder the delivery of essential services, such as education, food, healthcare, and shelter. From January to March 2025, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported significant delays and disruptions in humanitarian activities due to inadequate …