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AT News KABUL: The thriving carpet weaving industry in Afghanistan has witnessed a significant boost, with exports of nearly one million square meters of carpets in the past year, according to the carpet manufacturers’ union. Union officials are optimistic about further growth in the coming year. With its rich heritage, …

AT News KABUL: The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has declared Afghanistan as the least peaceful country in the world, according to the ‘Global Peace Index 2022’. The Taliban has responded to this report, deeming the findings unjust, as reported by TOLO News based in Afghanistan. The ‘Global Peace …

AT News KABUL: The US State Department has finally released its long-awaited Afghanistan After Action Review report, which extensively assesses the failures of both the Trump and Biden administrations in handling the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in 2021. According to the report, the decisions made by Presidents Donald …

AT News KABUL: The Tehrik-e-Taliban-Pakistan (TTP) remains undeterred amidst Pakistan’s ongoing counterterrorism endeavors. Despite recent military operations, the TTP has managed to rebuild and strengthen its ranks, capitalizing on Pakistan’s political instability and economic woes. During the Eid holidays, Pakistani security forces conducted raids on two militant hideouts near the …

AT News KABUL: The World Food Programme (WFP) is facing a dire financial situation in Afghanistan, with funds expected to run out by the end of October, as reported by Reuters. The country director of WFP, Hsiao-Wei Lee, expressed concern over the diminishing food assistance, emphasizing the urgency of the …

AT News KABUL: Taliban government on Saturday drew attention to a comment made by US President Joe Biden, emphasizing their stance that there is no al-Qaida threat in the country. During a press conference on Friday regarding the US Supreme Court’s decision to block his student debt relief program, Biden …

AT News KABUL: In a recent statement commemorating Eid-al Adha, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, conveyed the group’s aspirations for amicable political and economic ties with the global community. Emphasizing their interest in fostering relations, especially with Islamic nations, Akhundzada underscored the Taliban’s commitment to fulfilling their …

AT News KABUL: Graduates from Paktia University in Afghanistan recently called for the reopening of schools and universities for girls, urging the Taliban to take immediate action. The graduates emphasized that girls have the right to education and should not have their time wasted. One graduate, Ahmadullah, mentioned that girls …

AT News KABUL: A recent UN report has shed light on the growing drug crisis in Afghanistan, revealing that nearly ten percent of Afghan adults are drug users. Afghanistan, known as one of the largest producers of heroin and methamphetamine worldwide, is estimated to have approximately 4 million drug users, …

AT News KABUL: Taliban’s supreme leader has stated that his government has taken necessary actions to improve the lives of women in Afghanistan, a country where women face bans on public life, employment, and limited access to education. Hibatullah Akhundzada’s statement was released ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, …