AT News KABUL – The Iranian Ambassador to Kabul, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, has stated that the United States has a vested interest in perpetuating instability within Afghanistan to counter its regional rivals including China, with the intention of making the country a messy melting pot of conflict for its neighboring …
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AT News KABUL – Taliban officials revealed on Wednesday that dozens of Pakistani militants affiliated with the Islamic State group have either been killed or arrested in Afghanistan over the past year. This disclosure comes just days after Islamabad accused Afghan people of participating in suicide attacks within its borders. …
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AT News KABUL – The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has raised concerns over escalated Taliban interference with the operations of non-governmental organizations, resulting in a consistent decline in humanitarian access throughout 2023. Numerous U.N. officials representing diverse agencies have indicated that the Taliban’s infiltration and influence within …
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AT News KABUL – Pakistan’s Human Rights Minister Riaz Pirzada has stated that Taliban’s interim government is not behind the recent spate of terrorist incidents in Pakistan, suggesting that misunderstandings persist between the two nations. In a televised interview, Pirzada pointed out the Afghan authorities’ denial of attacks on Pakistan. …
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AT News KABUL – Amid Pakistan leaders’ accusations blaming the Taliban government for a wave of insecurity and terror attacks, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has accused Islamabad government of capitalizing on nationalistic sentiments to deflect responsibility for the security situation onto the Afghan Taliban, thus justifying their policy shortcomings. TTP’s remarks …
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AT News KABUL – In a new pivotal development, Russia has expressed its readiness to inject capital into a spectrum of sectors including energy and agriculture in Afghanistan. A Russian business delegation on Tuesday met with Taliban’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Mawlawi Qudratullah Jamal and revealed Moscow’s intent …
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AT News KABUL – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has issued a grave warning regarding the deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, as the country grapples with shrinking foreign aid and economic decline. In a press release, IRC said nearly 30 million people are in desperate need of assistance, adding that …
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AT News KABUL – A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the disappearance of a British explorer renowned for his daring escapades in some of the world’s most perilous regions. Miles Routledge, also known as Lord Miles, has gone missing in Afghanistan, leaving his fans and followers in a state of …
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AT News KABUL – Afghanistan’s central bank under Taliban control has reportedly failed a US-funded to ascertain whether the bank meets the stipulated US criteria for the unfreezing and return of a portion of Afghanistan’s $3.5 billion in blocked funds. According to a report from a US Treasury official, a …
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AT News KABUL – Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has expressed strong disapproval of NATO and the US alliance for abandoning Afghanistan and refusing to offer humanitarian assistance to millions of underprivileged Afghans. Drawing a parallel between Afghanistan’s strategic significance in 2021 and Ukraine’s situation this …
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