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KABUL – Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) celebrates its 10th anniversary, with a report from the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator revealing a sharp increase in the need for assistance in Afghanistan over the past decade. Since its founding in 2014, the AHF has delivered life-saving support to over 86 million Afghans, facilitating …

KABUL – In the past 40 days, 18 people have been killed in a series of brutal ISIS-linked attacks in Afghanistan’s Ghor province, according to a recent report from Hasht-e Subh Daily. Despite ongoing Taliban denials of ISIS presence in the country, the report details that ISIS has targeted and …

KABUL – A devastating suicide bombing at a checkpoint in western Pakistan on Saturday has claimed the lives of eight individuals and left five others injured, according to local police reports. The attack occurred near the town of Mir Ali in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province when a bomber detonated explosives from …

KABUL – In a landmark decision, Italy has appointed Sabrina Ugolini as its new ambassador to Afghanistan, marking a significant diplomatic step as one of the first European nations to establish a formal representation in the Taliban-led country. This pivotal appointment highlights Italy’s commitment to addressing human rights issues, particularly …

KABUL – In a shocking escalation of restrictions, the Taliban’s Minister for the Promotion of Virtue, Khalid Hanafi, has declared it forbidden for adult women to allow their voices to be heard by other adult women. This unprecedented order adds to the mounting constraints on Afghan women’s lives, sparking outrage …

KABUL – The Taliban’s growing interference in international aid operations in Afghanistan has led to the suspension of 83 humanitarian projects, according to a report released by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on October 22. Aid agencies recorded over 170 incidents of interference in September, …

KABUL – China has officially confirmed that all imports from Afghanistan will receive 100% duty-free access, a move expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, according to state media reports on Friday. In a statement, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian noted the initiative aims to “promote bilateral trade cooperation and achieve …

KABUL – Iran has commenced the construction of a towering wall along its borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan, aiming to curb security threats such as drug trafficking, smuggling, and illegal migration. The wall, standing at four meters tall and stretching nearly 300 kilometers, is being built across the southern provinces …

KABUL – The fate of 70,000 Afghan refugees who sought safety in the United States after fleeing the Taliban’s resurgence in 2021 could hinge on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. These Afghans, many of whom worked as interpreters or provided support for US and NATO forces, were granted …

KABUL – Pakistan is signaling a shift in its approach toward Afghanistan by delaying the appointment of a new special envoy for the Taliban-led government, according to a report by The Express Tribune. It has been over six weeks since former envoy Asif Durrani was dismissed without a successor named, …