The third session of the Antalya meeting concerning Afghanistan commences

AT Kabul: The third round of discussions on the situation in Afghanistan, known as the Antalya meeting, commenced on Monday with over 80 experts, human rights defenders, diplomats, and journalists from within and outside Afghanistan participating. Hosted by the Center for Dialogue and Progress-Geneva in Antalya, Turkey, the two-day event …

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Discussions surrounding Afghanistan withdrawal take center stage in the US presidential campaign

AT Kabul: The US withdrawal from Afghanistan has become a central issue in the discussions of candidates in the US presidential election, with rallies across various states highlighting the topic. Former President Donald Trump, a potential Republican candidate, criticized his successor, Joe Biden, for leaving behind military equipment valued at …

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Afghan official affirms their dedication to respecting Iran’s water rights

AT Kabul: The political deputy of the Afghanistan’s foreign minister said that currently, there has been enough water to meet the needs of Afghan citizens, not an amount that would be diverted towards Iran. He also stated that it is clear that the ratio of drought to rainfall is higher, …

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40 Afghan nationals have been freed from Karachi’s prison in Pakistan

AT Kabul: The press release, published on Monday, March 4, does not mention the reasons for the detention and the duration of imprisonment of these individuals. According to the press release, the released individuals have been transferred to Afghanistan. The release of these individuals comes amidst the ongoing deportation of …

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UN states that aid programs in Afghanistan are encountering a shortage of funds

AT Kabul: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has highlighted the limited financial support from the international community, risking the suspension of numerous relief programs in Afghanistan. In a report released today, Sunday, March 3rd, OCHA disclosed that out of the requested three billion dollars …

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More than 11,000 livestock lost during recent snowfall in Balkh

AT Kabul: Local officials in Balkh announced Sunday that 11,418 livestock have been lost during the snowfall in past few days in the northern Afghan province. Balkh Media Center in a statement said that the livestock were lost in Shulgarh, Chahi, Kishandeh, Chaharbulak, Chimtal, Shurtipe, Chaharkint, Alborz, Dehdadi, Marmel and …

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Afghan woman with visual impairment has been honored with the US Women of Courage Award

AT Kabul: In a recent announcement, the US Department of State revealed that Benafsha Yaqoobi from Afghanistan is among the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Women of Courage Award. The statement recognised Yaqoobi for her unwavering commitment to supporting visually impaired individuals in Afghanistan. The commendation extended to Yaqoobi highlighted …

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Approximately 47,000 carats of emeralds have been auctioned in Afghanistan

AT Kabul: The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said that there are 1,700 emerald mines in Panjshir province, for which 550 companies have been granted mining licenses. According to the Ministry’s statistics, about 10,000 people are employed in the emerald mines of this province. The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum …

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Pakistan welcomes the World Bank’s decision to resume the CASA-1000 power line project in Afghanistan

AT Kabul: Pakistan on Friday welcomed resumption of activities in Afghanistan relating to a $1.2 billion Western-backed project to build a power line between Central Asia and South Asia, more than a year after it was stalled over turmoil in Afghanistan. The CASA-1000 project aims to allow Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, …

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US State Department: the Doha Agreement has strengthened the ‘Taliban’

AT Kabul: The United States Department of State says that the Doha Agreement led to the empowerment of Taliban and the weakening of America’s partners in Afghanistan. Mathew Miller, the spokesperson for the department, while referring to the interim government’s actions against terrorist groups, also says that the Taliban has …

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