AT News KABUL – In a bid to address the ongoing Afghan crisis, the United Nations is pushing for the inclusion of Taliban representatives at a pivotal two-day international conference set to commence in Qatar next week. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will spearhead the conference starting February 18, welcoming special envoys …
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AT News KABUL – In a recent UN report, Daesh, the notorious ISIL-K, has unleashed a new tactic in Afghanistan, targeting and recruiting disillusioned Taliban members and foreign fighters. This revelation, part of the Secretary-General’s latest assessment on the global threat landscape, sends shockwaves through the international community. Despite Taliban …
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AT News KABUL – Former US Ambassador Ryan Crocker has vehemently asserted that the highly anticipated international gathering in Doha regarding Afghanistan will not confer legitimacy upon the Taliban’s governing body. In an exclusive interview with Voice of America, Crocker emphasized that the United Nations, as the host of the …
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AT News KABUL – China, Iran, and Russia have been treading cautiously in their engagement with Taliban-led government in Afghanistan since its rise to power in August 2021, a gambit mainly driven by motivated by shared anti-American sentiments rather than genuine alignment of their interests. Despite their attendance at prominent …
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AT News KABUL – In a firm stance against legitimizing the Taliban regime, White House spokesperson John Kirby declared on Tuesday that the United States has no intention to normalize relations or formally recognize the Taliban government. Kirby, instead, urged the Taliban to uphold their commitments to achieve legitimacy. Addressing …
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AT News KABUL – Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) in its latest report has against exposed the grave dangers confronting Afghan girls and women, warning that they are at an increasing risk of early marriages, domestic abuse, and sexual exploitation under the Taliban regime. According to SIGAR, under …
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AT News KABUL – In the wake of Pakistan’s fiercely contested election, chaos looms as Imran Khan’s party, PTI, asserts its bid to form a government. Despite facing stiff opposition, including from rival Nawaz Sharif, Khan’s allies clinched a majority of seats, setting the stage for a power struggle fraught …
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AT News KABUL – In a fiery speech at a forum in Pennsylvania, former US President Donald Trump lambasted Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, branding it as the most embarrassing moment in the US history. Trump cited the abandonment of $85 billion worth of equipment and leaving “hundreds of Americans” …
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AT News KABUL – A former US official has issued a stark warning against the prospect of American diplomats returning to the embattled nation. In a compelling op-ed, Annie Pforzheimer, former deputy chief of mission at U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan, argues that engaging with the Taliban would inadvertently grant legitimacy …
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AT News KABUL – Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan have surged by 3.63% in the first half of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, according to the latest report from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Clocking in at $260.716 million from July to December 2023-24, this substantial increase marks a significant uptick …
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