AT News KABUL – In the lead-up to the pivotal Doha conference on February 18, special envoys from key nations involved in the Afghanistan situation are stepping up their engagements. China, Iran, Pakistan, and the European Union have heightened discussions, emphasizing the critical role of regional stability. China’s envoy, during …
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AT News KABUL – In a significant legal blow, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Khan, have been handed a seven-year prison sentence and fined for violating marriage laws, according to their political party. This marks the third ruling against Khan this week, just days before …
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AT News KABUL – A thunderous call for justice echoes as Amnesty International has vehemently demanded the swift and unconditional release of two champions of Afghan girls’ education and members of the Afghan Girls’ Robotics Team. Locked in the clutches of the Taliban, Ahmad Fahim Azimi and Seddiqullah Afghan face …
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AT News KABUL – In a chilling escalation, the Taliban’s draconian dress code enforcement has sparked global outrage as UN human rights experts express profound concern over arbitrary arrests and inhumane treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan. The crackdown, spreading from western Kabul to other regions, involves arrests in …
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AT News KABUL – The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a stark travel warning for Afghanistan, citing heightened security threats and precarious conditions. The advisory, released on Saturday, particularly underscores the looming danger of terrorism around religious sites and events, including the upcoming Ramadan. Highlighting the …
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By Rafiullah Anwari Pakistan’s chief of army staff, Asim Munir, has sparked outrage among the Afghan nation after he said that the life of a Pakistani holds more value than the entire nation of Afghanistan. Munir not only made this derogatory remark but also went further and warned of potential …
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AT News KABUL – Pakistan has found itself confronted by increasing tensions on its western borders with Iran and Taliban-led Afghanistan. The historically stable relationship with Iran took a hit as both nations engaged in hostilities, marked by mutual strikes and territorial clashes. While a temporary patch-up has been achieved, …
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AT News KABUL – Amid escalating violations by the Taliban against women and minorities, including arbitrary arrests, Afghanistan’s neighboring countries appear to turn a blind eye to the pressing issue of women’s rights in their engagements with the group. The absence of a fully-formed government in Afghanistan has prompted regional …
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AT News KABUL – In the aftermath of the Falcon 10 plane crash in Afghanistan, a report from Russia’s Izvestia newspaper reveals that the pilots, Dmitry Belyakov and Arkady Grachev, had their certificates revoked. Allegedly, they forged training documents for the aircraft in the United States, providing false information. The …
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AT News KABUL – Iran is signaling a significant shift in its regional security approach in the aftermath of an attack by the Islamic State in Kerman. President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration is reportedly considering closer collaboration with the Taliban, driven by the increasing threats posed by IS and internal calls …
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