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World Bank to redirect $300M for humanitarian aid in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – The World Bank Group has greenlit a strategy to allocate a staggering $300 million from its International Development Association (IDA) fund to bolster humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan. This decision, announced today, marks the first direct injection of World Bank funds into Afghanistan since the Taliban’s ascension …

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Afghanistan erupts in anger over Pakistani general’s derogatory remarks

By Rafiullah Anwari Pakistan’s chief of army staff, Asim Munir, has sparked outrage among the Afghan nation after he said that the life of a Pakistani holds more value than the entire nation of Afghanistan. Munir not only made this derogatory remark but also went further and warned of potential …

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Former Afghan President Karzai Urges Diplomacy and Inclusive Dialogue for Afghanistan’s Future

AT Kabul: In an exclusive interview with Kyodo News, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai shared crucial insights into the current situation in Afghanistan. Addressing the international community, Karzai emphasized the importance of avoiding the forcible removal of the Taliban from power. Instead, he advocated for a diplomatic approach, encouraging inclusive …

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Vasef Bakhtari’s final days: Nostalgia for Balkh in Los Angeles

The influential Persian poet, Vasef Bakhtari who passed away on Friday, has left behind a legacy of poetic brilliance, but his family has now shed light on his private life during his exile, especially his health condition during his last days. Maryam Hotaki, Vasef Bakhtari’s granddaughter, shared a glimpse of …

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Kabul faces water crisis amid prolonged drought, climate change

AT News KABUL – In the midst of a prolonged drought attributed to climate change, Kabul city is experiencing an acute water shortage, leaving residents grappling with dire consequences. With temperatures soaring up to 35°C, the situation has escalated drastically since April, pushing the city’s six million residents to queue …

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Taliban in denial amid allegations of al-Qaeda links

AT News KABUL: The Taliban have shrugged off allegations by the United Nations that their administration is harbouring Al-Qaeda and has “strong and symbiotic link” with and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. A UN report has said that terrorist groups can freely manoeuver under the Taliban in Afghanistan, raising the threat of terrorism …

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The day of the great victory

BY: Dmitri Zhirnov, Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Kabul: On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Army in World War II, the Russian Embassy in Kabul, in a statement, appreciated the efforts and sacrifices of the Russian forces for four years to open a new …

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Suspension of Continuing Education for Girls in Public & Private Universities

By: Hekamatullah Aziz AT Kabul: On Tuesday evening, December 20, 2022, a letter signed by Mawlavi Neda Mohammad Nadeem, Acting Minister of Higher Education, was published on social media pages and in some media outlets, in which an immediate order was given to suspend the education of girls in universities …

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Karzai condemns detention of Afghan refugees in Pakistan

AT Kabul: Following reports of mistreatments of Afghan refugees in Pakistan especially women and children former president Hamid Karzai has asked Pakistan to treat Afghan refugees humanely in accordance with universal principles of human rights. Karzai tweeted that as a good and civilized neighbor behave with Afghan refugees in accordance …

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Awareness, the only way to counter cognitive warfare

AT Kabul: The nations face a range of challenges in emerging domains of conflict. These domains can arise from the introduction of new and disruptive technologies. The domains of space and cyber, for example, came out of developments in rocket, satellite, computing, telecommunications, and internetworking technologies. The increasingly widespread use …

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