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AT News KABUL – China’s ambitious plans for expanding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan are facing multiple challenges, primarily due to the precarious security situation in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. The recent Taliban takeover and the withdrawal of foreign forces have added further complexity to the implementation of …

AT News KABUL – Amid the ongoing developments in Afghanistan, a retired NATO supreme allied commander for Europe has come forward to support the United States’ decision to engage in negotiations with the Taliban, despite the uncomfortable nature of such talks. Recently, U.S. and Taliban representatives held a two-day round …

AT News KABUL – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, issued a stern warning to the Taliban, stating that if they fail to control terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan, Pakistan will resort to military action in order to safeguard its security and interests. He emphasized that Pakistan would act in …

AT News KABUL – Activists have raised concerns about a significant increase in suicides among Afghan women since the Taliban regained power in August 2021. While the exact numbers are challenging to ascertain, rights groups believe that suicide cases are vastly underreported, possibly reaching hundreds each month. Factors contributing to …

AT News KABUL – In an effort to address the issue of inclusivity in the Taliban-led government, the next Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan is set to convene on September 29 in Kazan. Zamir Kabulov, the Special Presidential Representative for Afghanistan, confirmed this important gathering, emphasizing the need for progress …

AT News KABUL – A suicide bombing at a pro-Taliban election rally in Pakistan on Sunday has been claimed by the Islamic State terrorist group’s affiliate. The attack, which took place during a parliamentary fall election gathering, resulted in the death of at least 54 people, including five children, and …

AT News KABUL – United States officials stated on Monday that they had urged the Taliban to reverse policies responsible for the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan. The U.S. side reiterated concerns about human rights, calling on the Taliban to reverse bans on girls’ education and women’s employment and …

AT News KABUL – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has reported a significant development in the long-standing dispute over water rights on the Helmand River. A “preliminary agreement” has been reached with the Taliban, according to Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry. During a press conference on Monday, Kanaani stressed …

AT News KABUL – Kazakhstan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kanat Tumysh, has reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to enhancing trade and economic relations with Afghanistan during a media briefing in Astana. He highlighted Afghanistan’s ongoing economic crisis, with two-thirds of its population in need of humanitarian aid, facing food shortages, and …

AT News KABUL – The International Organization for Transitional Justice and Peace (ITJP), a US-based organization, has reacted strongly to the Taliban’s stance on the safety of prosecutors in Afghanistan. The ITJP issued a statement on Monday, accusing the Taliban of consistently ignoring threats made against prosecutors. The ITJP rebuffed …