Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL – In the intricate landscape of international hostage negotiations, Qatar has assumed a pivotal role as a discreet mediator in the case of Ryan Corbett, an American entrepreneur held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since August 2022. While Qatar has garnered attention for its involvement in the …

AT News KABUL – In a violent incident near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, eight individuals were confirmed killed and injured in a twin attack carried out by a suicide bomber and gunmen targeting Pakistani forces on Friday. The attack, which heightened security concerns ahead of upcoming elections, unfolded near the northwestern …

AT News KABUL – Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai held a meeting with Iran’s special representative for Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, to discuss the prevailing situation in the country and the broader region. The discussions, as shared on Karzai’s official X page, underscored the importance of enhancing strong bilateral relations …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently conducted a closed-door meeting titled “Women’s Perspective on Afghanistan,” focusing on assessing the current conditions of women under Taliban rule. The session featured the participation of prominent Afghan women activists who shared crucial insights on various issues. Prominent figures …

AT News KABUL – The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) faces a hefty £350,000 fine imposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a severe data breach related to the evacuation of individuals from Afghanistan. The breach occurred in the aftermath of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 …

AT News KABUL – In a startling revelation before the Afghanistan inquiry, evidence has emerged suggesting that the British Army’s Special Air Service (SAS) sought to conceal vital information related to the killing of over 50 unarmed Afghans. These findings challenge the perception of the SAS as a highly professional …

AT News KABUL – In the aftermath of a devastating attack in Dera Ismail Khan that claimed the lives of 23 Pakistan Army soldiers, Balochistan’s caretaker Information Minister, Jan Achakzai, has proposed a robust set of counterterrorism measures. Among these measures is the suggestion to provide the United States with …

AT News KABUL – US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller in a press briefing on Monday expressed the United States’ ongoing concern about the potential for terrorist activities in Afghanistan. Emphasizing the need for the Taliban to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a haven for terrorism, Miller stated that the …

AT News KABUL – A report from the New York-based organization Human Rights Watch is sounding the alarm on the irreversible impact of the Taliban’s approach to education, stating that it will have lasting consequences for both boys and girls in Afghanistan. While the harsh crackdown on education for Afghan …

AT News KABUL – A suicide bomber targeted a police station in northwest Pakistan, leaving six officers dead and 25 others wounded, according to local authorities. The attack occurred in the early hours in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the Afghan border. The assailants, affiliated with a militant group linked to …