AT News KABUL – Child marriages have witnessed a disturbing surge across Afghanistan, driven not only by economic collapse but also by the Taliban’s tightening restrictions on education for girls and limited work options for women. With schools prohibited for girls beyond the sixth grade, families see marrying off their …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations is urging increased humanitarian aid for tens of thousands of children in western Afghanistan facing life-threatening winter conditions after a series of devastating earthquakes last October. UNICEF sounded the alarm 100 days after earthquakes struck the Herat region, leading to over 1,000 casualties, …

AT News KABUL – In a riveting clash organized by the World Free Fight Federation (WFFF) in Las Vegas on Saturday, Afghan free fighter Farid Besharat showcased extraordinary prowess as he triumphed over his French adversary, Taylor Lapilus, in the 61kg weight class. The three-round bout unfolded as a testament …

AT News KABUL – A senior Pakistani cleric, Fazlur Rehman, engaged in a rare meeting with the reclusive Taliban supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, in Kandahar province, as confirmed by his office on Saturday. This marks the second publicly known encounter between a foreign official and Akhundzada, who is known for …

AT News KABUL – Trade between Afghanistan and India surpassed $779 million in 2023, according to Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Afghanistan exports totaled $579 million and imports amounted to $200 million. A ministry spokesperson, Abdul Salam Akhundzada, made the announcement, saying that India is the biggest market for Afghan …

AT News KABUL – A suicide bomber blew himself up near provincial governor’s office in Zaranj, the capital of Nimroz province, on Sunday, injuring three security guards. According to a Taliban official, the attacker triggered his suicide vest while attempting to breach the governor’s compound. The incident unfolded as the …

AT News KABUL – Pakistani authorities say they arrested two suspected would-be suicide bombers associated with the Islamic State group’s regional affiliate, Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K). The operation, described as “intelligence-based,” took place near Peshawar, the capital of the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The provincial counterterrorism department revealed that the detained …

AT News KABUL – Trade relations between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan witnessed an extraordinary sixfold increase, reaching $266 million in 2023. This surge, despite the challenges posed by the Taliban’s dominance, signifies a burgeoning engagement between the war-stricken nation and its northern neighbors. The trade dynamics revealed a notable exchange, with …

Top of Form AT News KABUL – Afghan energy tycoon Mirwais Azizi, during a visit to Herat province, has committed to a historic $10 billion investment in Afghanistan’s energy and railway sectors. The announcement follows the completion of a 300-plus home township in Herat for earthquake victims, a project funded …

AT News KABUL – Pakistan has effectively closed the crucial Torkham border crossing into Afghanistan for truck drivers leaving dozens of trucks, laden with perishable goods like vegetables and fruits, stranded on both sides of the border. According to the Taliban local officials, Pakistani officials at Torkham are now demanding …