Afghanistan Times

AT Kabul: According to the assessment, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) desire for recognition could prove crucial to creating an inclusive government and ensuring respect for women’s rights. The report outlines a strategy for political engagement to reintegrate Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. Sinirlioglu said the …

AT Kabul: In response to reports from some Pakistani media outlets, the Islamic Emirate denied that its Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan was summoned by the Pakistani authorities. The denial clarified that the Charge d’Affaires only received a message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. The Express Tribune, a …

AT Kabul: Over the past six months, approximately 500 female drug addicts have been admitted to rehabilitation centers in Afghanistan, according to the country’s Interior Ministry’s counter-narcotics department. Concurrently, 250 children affected by drugs have also been taken to these centers during the same period. The head of the counter-narcotics …

AT Kabul: The Afghanistan mission in New Delhi is set to resume activities within the next “two to three days,” according to Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Taliban-appointed acting deputy foreign minister. In an interview with local broadcaster RTA, Stanikzai revealed that the embassy is in close contact with the …

AT Kabul: Farmers in various provinces of Afghanistan are calling for increased cooperation from the Islamic Emirate to support the transition from poppy cultivation to alternative crops. With the prohibition of poppy cultivation and drug production, some farmers highlight the lack of assistance in adopting alternative cultivation practices. Farmers express …

AT Kabul: Roya Mahboob, leader of the Afghan Girls’ Robotics Team and a pioneering entrepreneur, has been honored with the Courage Award, also known as the Axel Springer Award, by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Germany. This prestigious award is presented annually to human rights advocates across various …

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 …

AT Kabul: The “Afghan Women Journalists Association” has released survey findings detailing the status of female journalists in Afghanistan over the past two years. The report highlights that a majority of women journalists have experienced challenges, leading to many becoming housebound during this period. Over 200 female journalists and media …

AT Kabul: Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan to Balkh province have reported mistreatment by Pakistani soldiers and expressed grievances about the confiscation of their property during the deportation process. Some families claimed that their relatives are still imprisoned in Pakistan, adding to the distress of the returnees. Refugees in Balkh …

AT Kabul: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held a meeting in Kabul, bringing together a group of experts to explore sustainable alternative livelihoods for former poppy farmers who had previously relied on illicit crop cultivation. The gathering aimed to foster conversations and identify solutions to support …