Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL – In a bold diplomatic move, China is skillfully expanding its ties with Afghanistan’s Taliban government, seizing opportunities while much of the world shuns the regime, considering it as a pariah. Amidst increasing global reluctance, China engages in top-level meetings, strikes new mineral deals, and upgrades transport …

AT News KABUL – In a bold diplomatic move, China is calling on the international community to intensify interactions with the interim administration led by the Taliban in Kabul. This pivotal statement from Beijing follows President Xi Jinping accepting credentials from the newly appointed Afghan envoy, marking a significant step …

AT News KABUL – The latest findings from the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) reveal that, since August 2021, the United Nations has channeled a minimum of $2.9 billion into Afghanistan, backed by contributions from international donors. The United States, as the primary contributor, has contributed around …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban have brazenly rejected possible collaboration with any potential United Nations special envoy for Afghanistan, injecting a surge of tension into the diplomatic arena just before the crucial Doha meeting. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid declared an outright refusal to cooperate with any potential United Nations …

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 …

AT News KABUL – Pakistan has found itself confronted by increasing tensions on its western borders with Iran and Taliban-led Afghanistan. The historically stable relationship with Iran took a hit as both nations engaged in hostilities, marked by mutual strikes and territorial clashes. While a temporary patch-up has been achieved, …

AT News KABUL – Amid escalating violations by the Taliban against women and minorities, including arbitrary arrests, Afghanistan’s neighboring countries appear to turn a blind eye to the pressing issue of women’s rights in their engagements with the group. The absence of a fully-formed government in Afghanistan has prompted regional …

AT News KABUL – In the aftermath of the Falcon 10 plane crash in Afghanistan, a report from Russia’s Izvestia newspaper reveals that the pilots, Dmitry Belyakov and Arkady Grachev, had their certificates revoked. Allegedly, they forged training documents for the aircraft in the United States, providing false information. The …

AT News KABUL – Iran is signaling a significant shift in its regional security approach in the aftermath of an attack by the Islamic State in Kerman. President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration is reportedly considering closer collaboration with the Taliban, driven by the increasing threats posed by IS and internal calls …

AT News KABUL – Iranian officials view the decrease in Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan as an economic opportunity. Ahmad Ariafar, the general director of industry, mines, and commerce in Iran’s South Khorasan province, emphasized the potential for Iran to enhance its trade relations with Afghanistan. He highlighted the opportunity for …