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AT News KABUL – The Pakistan government has announced measures to tighten its grip on Afghan transit trade. On Tuesday, Islamabad unveiled a 10 percent processing fee for items imported under the Afghan transit trade agreement in what it says is to combat smuggling and ensure proper taxation, addressing concerns …

AT News KABUL – Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai, in a recent statement, criticized the treatment of Afghan immigrants by the Pakistani government, deeming it inappropriate and inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness. Karzai took to social media to emphasize that these actions are contrary to the long-standing brotherhood …

AT News KABUL – Iranian government-affiliated media outlets have recently started a campaign to demonize Afghan migrants in Iran and Tehran is also seeking urgent measures against illegal immigration. This takes place amid Iran’s increasing internal woes including anti-government upheavals and economic hardships and the issue of Afghan migrants is …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban have issued a robust commitment to safeguard Chinese citizens in Afghanistan against terrorist threats, marking a deepening bond between the two nations that has raised concerns among global observers. China, notably the first major world power to reestablish its embassy in Kabul following the …

AT News KABUL – The White House has emphasized the importance of the Taliban meeting its commitments to gain international legitimacy. This statement comes just days after a Taliban-appointed Afghan minister asserted that ‘men and women are not equal’ based on Sharia law. John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban administration in Kabul has strongly criticized Pakistan’s ultimatum to forcibly expel illegal Afghan immigrants, labeling it as “unacceptable.” The spokesman for the Taliban administration, Zabihullah Mujahid, stated on Wednesday that Afghans should not be held responsible for Pakistan’s security issues. Pakistan’s caretaker government, in …

AT News KABUL – In response to a significant increase in suicide bombings within its borders, Pakistan has taken a bold step, calling for the departure of approximately 1.73 million illegal Afghan migrants currently residing in the country. Pakistani government has been alleging that a majority of the suicide bombings …

AT News KABUL – China categorically refuted global allegations of disinformation on Tuesday, pointing fingers at the United States for disseminating falsehoods that have, in its view, contributed to conflicts and harm in various regions, including Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Hua Chunying, the spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, …

AT News KABUL – Michael McCaul, the Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, has strongly criticized the Biden administration for what he perceives as attempts to downplay the Taliban’s terrorist activities and normalize relations with them. In a statement released on Monday, McCaul expressed his concerns, alleging that …

AT News KABUL – Iran’s ambassador to Kabul, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, has leveled serious accusations against the United States, alleging its support for Daesh in Afghanistan while also asserting that Washington’s actions have led to the destruction of the country’s economic and security infrastructure. In an interview with an Iranian …