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AT News – Albert P. Khorev, Russia’s ambassador to Pakistan, has stated that the Taliban’s efforts to counter armed groups are inadequate and that Afghanistan continues to face serious security and economic challenges. In an interview with The Express Tribune, the Russian ambassador emphasized that Afghanistan’s security situation remains concerning …

 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. …

March 19, 2025 — In a country where education remains a battleground, UNICEF is constructing 165 schools across Afghanistan, offering a beacon of hope for thousands of children, even as the Taliban’s sweeping restrictions continue to bar girls above sixth grade from attending class for a fourth consecutive year. With …

by Elenoire Laudieri European analyst of international affairs AT Kabul: Three years after the end of U.S. and Nato military occupation, Afghanistan is receiving little if any attention in the West. It is believed that since the return of the Taliban government, the country has fallen into social and political …

KABUL–Taliban intelligence forces have arrested Mawlavi Abdul Aziz Shuja, a religious scholar who had publicly criticized the group’s ban on girls’ education, in Kabul. Shuja was summoned by Taliban intelligence via a phone call around 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 28. He went to their office and never returned home. …

AT Kabul: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has asked for nearly $500 million to help Afghan refugees in 2025. This is part of a larger plan to raise $8.2 billion to support 100 million people worldwide who are affected by war, poverty, and displacement. The IOM says it will …

AT Kabul: Local sources in Faryab reported that a young boy killed his mother with a knife in the center of this province. According to the sources, this murder took place yesterday (Saturday, 22nd December) in the 9th district of Meimeneh city. The assailant was named Qiamuddin, who stabbed his …

AT Kabul– A devastating incident unfolded off the coast of Greece’s Rhodes island on Friday, where eight Afghan migrants tragically lost their lives after the speedboat they were aboard capsized. The boat, carrying 18 Afghan nationals, was reportedly attempting to evade a Greek coast guard patrol when the disaster occurred. …

AT KABUL: The Afghanistan National Cricket Team has emerged victorious in their three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Zimbabwe, winning 2-0. After rain caused the first match to be declared a no result, Afghanistan displayed exceptional form in the remaining games, claiming victories in both to secure the series. …

AT Kabul: Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, has strongly reaffirmed the fundamental right of Afghan girls to access education, calling it crucial for the country’s future prosperity. In a statement on his X account, Karzai expressed support for the growing demand from Afghan girls to reopen schools and …