AT Kabul: In a significant diplomatic development, Roza Otunbayeva, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and her deputy, Markus Potzel, engaged in discussions with the Taliban’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Kabul on Sunday. The meeting centered on crucial aspects outlined by UNAMA, …
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AT Kabul: German Development Agency Temporarily Halts Activities; Calls for Continued Presence of Humanitarian Organizations German media has reported that four local employees of The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) have been arrested in Afghanistan, leading the organization to temporarily suspend its operations in the country. GIZ, known for …
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AT Kabul: reports from pajwak news agency says that residents in Kabul are grappling with persistent power outages, with complaints mounting over daily disruptions. The power supply company, Da Afghanistan Breshna Shirkat (DABS), assures that relief is on the horizon with the imminent completion of the 500 KV Shiberghan-Dasht-i-Alwan electricity …
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In a plea for urgent assistance, the World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has declared the need for $27.5 million to support refugees returning from Pakistan. With the harsh winter looming and a substantial funding deficit, the WFP warns that aid to returnees hangs precariously in the balance. Due to …
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In a surprising turn of events, the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi finds itself at the center of conflicting reports regarding its operational status. Initially, the embassy announced its closure, citing challenges from the Indian government and the expiration of diplomats’ tenures. According to their statement, the decision to permanently …
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AT Kabul: Anniversary XV International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: Kazan Forum” will be held on May 14-19, 2024 in Kazan. The forum will include the following satellite events: the conference “The Role of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in Sustainable Regional Development”, the meeting of the Strategic Vision Group …
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In a recent meeting, Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Norwegian Chargé d’Affaires Paul Kloman Bakken addressed critical issues. President Karzai thanked Norway for their support and sought cooperation in assisting refugees returning from Pakistan. The discussion emphasized the importance of reopening girls’ schools and universities, highlighting the need for …
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AT Kabul: A four-day ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas is set to begin shortly. The ceasefire is scheduled to commence at 10:00 local time on Thursday, November 23, and 12:30 Afghanistan time. According to an agreement mediated by Qatar between Israel and Hamas, 50 Israeli hostages held by Hamas …
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Jan Achakzai, the Information Minister of Balochistan province says that the second phase of deporting illegal immigrants from Pakistan has commenced, and this process will continue without any retreat. According to Pakistani media, authorities in the country have reported that the process of deporting migrants will be carried out as …
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AT Kabul: On Wednesday, the Taliban declared the conclusion of a two-day cabinet meeting in Kandahar province, under the leadership of Hebatullah Akhundzada. Notably absent from the discussions were topics concerning women’s rights to work and access education, as well as their participation in society. While the Taliban’s statement did …
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