AT Kabul: Paul Klouman Bekken, the charge d’affaires of Norway to Afghanistan, met with former President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday to address the prevailing situation in the nation. During the discussion, Bekken emphasized the importance of reopening schools and universities for girls. In response, Karzai stressed the essential requirement for …

AT Kabul: United States Senator Lindsey Graham stressed the crucial need for the US to target ISIS-K, the Khorasan branch of Daesh (ISIS), in Afghanistan to prevent further escalation. He emphasized the urgency of disrupting their operations before it’s too late. “We should be hitting ISIS-K targets in Afghanistan hard, …

AT Kabul: A convoy transporting Chinese nationals in northwest Pakistan was the target of a suicide bombing, resulting in the deaths of five Chinese citizens and their Pakistani driver, as confirmed by a senior police official quoted in Pakistani media. The attack took place as a vehicle laden with explosives …

AT Kabul: The World Health Organization, along with the Office of Drugs and Crime, the European Union, and Japan, convened a crucial session discussing the psychological toll of drug use. Shockingly, it was revealed that half of Afghanistan’s population is grappling with mental distress, severely affecting their well-being. This alarming …

AT Kabul: In reaction to a New York Times article concerning the potential threat posed by Daesh’s Khorasan branch targeting the embassies of China, India, and Iran in Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate stated that their forces are actively pursuing Daesh. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, asserted that …

AT Kabul: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the United States’ approach to combating terrorism in Afghanistan, stating that despite a two-decade presence, they failed to effectively address the issue. Lavrov highlighted Russia’s initial support following the Sept. 11 attack and noted that the U.S. intervention led to the creation …

AT Kabul: According to reports from Pakistani media, Pakistan is gearing up to initiate the second phase of its deportation initiative, with the aim of repatriating nearly one million “documented” Afghans to their home country. District authorities and law enforcement agencies have been tasked with mapping out and gathering data …

AT Kabul: According to media outlets affiliated with the Taliban’s intelligence service, last week’s attack in Kandahar was carried out by two individuals hailing from Central Asian nations, one of whom was from Tajikistan. The attackers, identified as Madiarov Asadbig and an individual using the alias “Tariq Abdullah,” reportedly joined …

AT Kabul: Afghanistan’s ministries of finance and energy and water, alongside Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), the nation’s power distributor, have signed contracts totaling 4 billion Afghanis (approximately $56 million) with private companies. The signing ceremony took place on Sunday. These agreements, focusing on the construction and electricity production sectors, …

AT Kabul: The Torkham border crossing linking Pakistan and Afghanistan has been shut down for pedestrians following a clash involving Pakistani officials from the Frontier Corps (FC) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Reports indicate that at least 13 Pakistani officials sustained injuries during the incident, with five individuals transferred …