AT News KABUL – Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has expressed his endorsement of UN Security Council Resolution #2721, signaling international support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity. Welcoming the resolution, Karzai said it aligns with the global community’s commitment to fostering a peaceful, stable, and progressive …

AT News KABUL – Amid the evolving situation in Afghanistan including a dire humanitarian crisis, 75-year-old Afghan-American women’s rights activist Mahbouba Seraj has emerged as a prominent voice calling for dialogue with the Taliban. Despite a rollback of women’s rights, including arrests of activists, restrictions on education for women, and …

AT News KABUL – Pakistan claims that it has discovered the use of U.S. weapons, including M4 Carbines, AK-47s, and explosives in recent terrorist attacks on its soil. In a recent anti-terrorism operation in North Waziristan, Pakistani security forces say they killed five terrorists including a notorious Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan …

AT News KABUL – The recent decision by the United Nations Security Council to appoint a special envoy for Afghanistan, aimed at promoting gender and human rights, has faced criticism from Taliban authorities and China. The resolution, adopted on Friday, seeks to increase engagement with Afghanistan and its Taliban leaders, …

AT News KABUL – In a significant diplomatic move, Mullah Sherin Akhund, a senior leader of the Afghan Taliban, is scheduled to visit Islamabad early next month to address the escalating challenges posed by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). This visit takes center stage as it signifies a pivotal shift in …

T News KABUL – In a clandestine battle against the Taliban’s ban on women pursuing higher education, Afghan female medical students are forging a secret path towards their medical aspirations. Since the prohibition on women entering medical schools was enforced last December, over 3,000 aspiring doctors face a bleak future …

AT News KABUL – In a press conference held in Kabul on Sunday, Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, the Taliban’s acting defense minister, attributed attacks on mosques, religious scholars, and civilian gatherings in Afghanistan to foreign fighters, singling out individuals from Tajikistan and Pakistan. Mujahid claimed that over the past two years, …

AT News KABUL – The Australian Federal Police have uncovered a major shipment of methamphetamine, totaling 98kg, concealed in wheat threshers. Acting on a tip, authorities arrested two individuals with alleged ties to an Afghan organized crime syndicate, accusing them of orchestrating the drug smuggling operation. The suspects reportedly arranged …

AT News KABUL – In a landmark move, the United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution, calling on the Secretary-General to appoint a Special Envoy for Afghanistan. The resolution, passed with overwhelming support, emphasizes the need for the envoy to possess robust expertise in human rights and gender issues. …

AT News KABUL – In a recent visit by Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to the United States, the nation’s plea for military and economic aid to combat the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) violence has fallen on deaf ears. The US, unresponsive to Munir’s appeal, has dealt a blow to Pakistan’s …