AT News KABUL – Iranian officials view the decrease in Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan as an economic opportunity. Ahmad Ariafar, the general director of industry, mines, and commerce in Iran’s South Khorasan province, emphasized the potential for Iran to enhance its trade relations with Afghanistan. He highlighted the opportunity for …
Read More »Taliban host first official regional conference in Kabul
AT News KABUL – The Taliban government is convening an international meeting in Kabul on Monday, marking their first official diplomatic conference since assuming power in Afghanistan. This conference, named “Afghanistan Regional Cooperation Initiatives,” is organized by the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcoming special representatives and ambassadors from neighboring …
Read More »China treads cautiously as Taliban complete road link to Xinjiang
AT News KABUL – The completion of the first road link between Afghanistan and China by the Taliban has sparked concerns in Beijing. Analysts suggest that despite the Taliban’s aspirations for the project to become a crucial link in China’s vast network, Beijing is likely to approach the situation with …
Read More »UNAMA Chief urges universal education in Afghanistan international education day
AT News KABUL – Roza Otunbayeva, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), marked the International Day of Education by advocating for universal access to education in Afghanistan. Emphasizing the crucial role of education in the country’s prosperity and peace, Otunbayeva stressed the moral imperative of …
Read More »Pakistan shifts to sea-borne coal as Afghan coal price soars
AT News KABUL – Coal consumption landscape in Pakistan is changing as Pakistanis are now shifting towards imported coal from various sources, as Afghan coal price has surged exponentially this year. Data from the Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited reveals a decline in coal imports from Afghanistan, accompanied by a …
Read More »4 rescued, 2 dead in Russian plane crash
AT News KABUL – Four Russians have been rescued while two lost their lives in the crash of a private Russian jet that was carrying six people over the weekend in Afghanistan. The incident occurred on Saturday in a mountainous area in Badakhshan province, approximately 250 kilometers northeast of Kabul. …
Read More »Taliban escalate abuses against single Afghan women, UN report
AT News KABUL – In a recent report published by the United Nations on Monday, it has been disclosed that the Taliban are intensifying its control over single and unaccompanied Afghan women, imposing stringent restrictions on their access to work, travel, and healthcare. The Vice and Virtue Ministry officials, in …
Read More »Taliban urge non-interference amid Russian pressure
AT News KABUL – The Taliban issued a statement on Saturday, urging nations to refrain from interfering in Afghanistan’s internal affairs. This comes in response to comments made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov regarding the establishment of a government in Afghanistan that incorporates all parties. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman …
Read More »Russia presses Taliban to open up government
AT News KABUL – Russia again increased pressure on the Taliban on Thursday to create an inclusive government representing a broad spectrum of Afghan society, reminding the ruling group to fulfill their promises. In a recent press conference, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that a key aspect of the …
Read More »Militants kill 3 police and a civilian in Pakistan attack
AT News KABUL – In a pre-dawn attack in northwest Pakistan, at least three police officers and a civilian were killed after a dozen armed militants targeted a police checkpoint along the Indus Highway in the Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday. Jabir Khan, a local police official, …
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