AT News KABUL – Pakistan claims that it has discovered the use of U.S. weapons, including M4 Carbines, AK-47s, and explosives in recent terrorist attacks on its soil. In a recent anti-terrorism operation in North Waziristan, Pakistani security forces say they killed five terrorists including a notorious Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan …
Read More »Taliban, China blast UNSC for special Afghan envoy plan
AT News KABUL – The recent decision by the United Nations Security Council to appoint a special envoy for Afghanistan, aimed at promoting gender and human rights, has faced criticism from Taliban authorities and China. The resolution, adopted on Friday, seeks to increase engagement with Afghanistan and its Taliban leaders, …
Read More »Senior Taliban leader to visit Pakistan for talks on TTP
AT News KABUL – In a significant diplomatic move, Mullah Sherin Akhund, a senior leader of the Afghan Taliban, is scheduled to visit Islamabad early next month to address the escalating challenges posed by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). This visit takes center stage as it signifies a pivotal shift in …
Read More »Afghan girls navigate secret paths to medical education amidst Taliban ban
T News KABUL – In a clandestine battle against the Taliban’s ban on women pursuing higher education, Afghan female medical students are forging a secret path towards their medical aspirations. Since the prohibition on women entering medical schools was enforced last December, over 3,000 aspiring doctors face a bleak future …
Read More »Taliban accuse foreign terrorists, especially Tajiks, of attacks in Afghanistan
AT News KABUL – In a press conference held in Kabul on Sunday, Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, the Taliban’s acting defense minister, attributed attacks on mosques, religious scholars, and civilian gatherings in Afghanistan to foreign fighters, singling out individuals from Tajikistan and Pakistan. Mujahid claimed that over the past two years, …
Read More »Australian police bust Afghan crime syndicate linked to 98kg crystal meth Seizure
AT News KABUL – The Australian Federal Police have uncovered a major shipment of methamphetamine, totaling 98kg, concealed in wheat threshers. Acting on a tip, authorities arrested two individuals with alleged ties to an Afghan organized crime syndicate, accusing them of orchestrating the drug smuggling operation. The suspects reportedly arranged …
Read More »UN Security Council urges appointment of special envoy for Afghanistan
AT News KABUL – In a landmark move, the United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution, calling on the Secretary-General to appoint a Special Envoy for Afghanistan. The resolution, passed with overwhelming support, emphasizes the need for the envoy to possess robust expertise in human rights and gender issues. …
Read More »Pakistan’s appeal for U.S. support against TTP met with silence
AT News KABUL – In a recent visit by Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to the United States, the nation’s plea for military and economic aid to combat the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) violence has fallen on deaf ears. The US, unresponsive to Munir’s appeal, has dealt a blow to Pakistan’s …
Read More »United Nations Security Council Resolution 2721 on Afghanistan
Adopted by the Security Council at its 9521st meeting, on 29 December 2023 The Security Council, Recalling its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular resolution 2679 (2023) which requested an integrated, independent assessment of Afghanistan. Reaffirming its strong commitment to the severity, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, …
Read More »Switzerland commits $4.25M aid to Afghanistan
AT News KABUL – In a significant humanitarian effort, the Swiss Embassy in Pakistan has officially declared a generous donation of $4.25 million in aid to Afghanistan. This announcement, made on Friday, underscores Switzerland’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of Afghan families affected by recent crises. The aid package …
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