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AT News KABUL – The World Bank has warned that the ongoing economic turmoil in Afghanistan is getting worse. In its most recent Afghan Development Update, it says Afghanistan economy continues to contract, even after the Taliban’s takeover, leading to increased uncertainty and fragility. According to the report, one significant …

AT News KABUL – UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday urged a “humanitarian ceasefire” in the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas and called for global “action to end this godawful nightmare”. The war has left thousands dead and displaced a million Palestinians, who Guterres said need “much more” than …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called upon the Pakistani government to suspend the forcible returns of Afghan nationals as the November 1 deadline approaches. It said it is concerned about the potential for a human rights catastrophe and is urging Pakistan to …

AT News KABUL – The Islamic State terrorist group has asserted responsibility for a devastating explosion that rocked Kabul, leaving four individuals dead and seven others injured. The incident unfolded on Thursday evening within a commercial complex situated in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood of Kabul. This area has long been associated …

AT News KABUL – Tensions are rising as Uzbekistan pursues mediation with Afghanistan over the Qosh Tepa canal project, which has raised concerns about water security in the region. Officials in Uzbekistan have announced that a government delegation will travel to Afghanistan in the coming months to engage in negotiations …

AT News KABUL – Pakistan announced its plans on Thursday to establish “holding centers” for undocumented Afghan refugees as the November 1 deportation deadline approaches for hundreds of thousands of Afghans residing in the country. The move has raised concerns and led to disputes between the Afghan and Pakistani governments. …

AT News KABUL – An explosion rocked western Kabul on Thursday, killing at least four worshippers in a mosque and leaving nine individuals critically injured, according to a statement from Kabul police spokesperson. The cause of the explosion remains shrouded in uncertainty. Video footage captured at the scene depicts a …

AT News KABUL – In a recent statement, Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir, the Acting Consul General at the Afghan Consulate in Peshawar, reaffirmed that the Islamic Emirate, or the Taliban administration, had issued a fatwa explicitly declaring that attacking Pakistan is not considered jihad or holy war. This declaration comes as …

AT News KABUL – In a significant development at the UN General Assembly, a senior US diplomat, David Johnson, has called for the Taliban to be held accountable for their continued human rights violations in Afghanistan. Johnson, who serves as Washington’s Senior Adviser for South and Central Asia, made these …

AT News KABUL – A senior Russian diplomat has confirmed Moscow’s commitment to maintaining communication with key nations in the context of Afghanistan. The Russian presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, expressed this commitment, emphasizing that while there are no specific dates set for these engagements in the near future, …