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AT News KABUL – Kazakhstan’s Supreme Court has officially removed the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from its list of banned groups, according to an announcement by the Taliban’s foreign ministry on Friday. The decision comes following a meeting between Kazakh Ambassador to Afghanistan Alim Khan Yasin Galdiev and Acting Foreign …

AT News KABUL – An official inquiry has been initiated against Pakistani police officials following a complaint by the Afghan Embassy regarding the alleged harassment of Afghans during repatriation. The Pakistan government ordered disciplinary action against those found responsible after a meeting between Afghan Embassy officials and Pakistani authorities in …

AT News KABUL – A surge in armed crime and robberies has enveloped Kabul, plunging residents into a state of fear and insecurity, according to reports from Khaama Press. The Afghan capital is grappling with constant threats from armed robbers, kidnappers, terrorist groups, and an alarming frequency of mysterious murders, …

AT News KABUL – In a harrowing revelation, the latest World Health Organization figures paint a grim picture of maternal mortality in Afghanistan, with a staggering 638 women dying for every 100,000 viable births as of 2017. This alarming rate stands in stark contrast to the United States, where the …

AT News KABUL – After the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan, girls faced a grim reality as they were barred from attending school, limited only to primary education up to the sixth grade. In response to this restrictive decree, secret girls’ schools have emerged across the country, offering a clandestine space …

AT News KABUL – Air Arabia, the budget airline headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is set to resume flights to Kabul from its primary base at Sharjah starting January 10. The interruption in services from non-Afghan carriers persisted for two years following a change in regime within the Central …

AT News KABUL – In a recent development, the Nuraba-Samti placer gold mine in Takhar province has become a focal point for concerns over the deep-rooted corruption plaguing Afghanistan’s mining sector. The awarding of a contract to a China-Afghan joint venture has raised eyebrows, especially considering the involvement of Haji …

AT News KABUL – The UN World Food Programme (WFP) disclosed its decision to scale back aid to Afghanistan due to a severe budget shortage. The reduction in aid, affecting approximately 10 million people, comes at a critical time during the harsh winter season. In a video statement released on …

AT News KABUL – Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan, has issued a pressing call for Muslim nations to address the pervasive restrictions faced by women and girls in Afghanistan. The focus of Bennett’s plea lies in dispelling the misconception of inherent restrictions on …

AT News KABUL – A mega plan by the Taliban to construct a hydroelectric dam on the Kunar River in eastern Afghanistan has sparked alarm in neighboring Pakistan. The proposed dam, lacking a bilateral water-sharing agreement between the two nations, has become a focal point of concern for Pakistani officials …