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28 February

Afghanistan asks Turkmenistan for additional power supplies

AT Kabul: The Afghan authorities have requested Turkmenistan to boost electricity supply to the province of Herat, as reported by Trend. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, put forward this proposal during a meeting in Ashgabat with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and …

28 February

Iran plans to construct a solid concrete wall along its border with Afghanistan

AT Kabul: The ambassador and special representative of Iran for Afghanistan announced plans for implementing a concrete wall along the border with Afghanistan. Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan, revealed in an interview with the Iranian news agency ISNA that studies are ongoing to determine the method for physically …

27 February

South Korea contributes $4 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

AT Kabul: The World Food Programme has announced that South Korea provides four million dollars for humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. The World Food Programme stated on Monday, February 26th, through a statement, that these aids were provided to support emergency food assistance and prevent famine in Afghanistan. According to the …

27 February

The UN Security Council urges the lifting of restrictions on Afghan women and girls

AT Kabul: More than two-thirds of the UN Security Council’s members demanded Monday that the Taliban rescind policies and decrees discriminating against women and girls, including banning girls education above the sixth grade and women’s right to work and move freely. A statement by 11 of the 15 council members …

27 February

Ottawa refuses Taliban’s request for Afghanistan’s Embassy in Canada

AT Kabul: Ottawa has refused the Taliban’s attempt to take over Afghanistan’s embassy and consulates in Canada, as confirmed by a federal official cited by Canadian media on Monday. Jason Kong, the spokesperson for the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Canada does not recognize the Taliban as a …

26 February

Australian detainee released in Afghanistan

AT Kabul: Qatar’s government has announced the release of an Austrian detainee in Afghanistan, facilitated through Doha’s mediation efforts. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, extends gratitude to Afghanistan’s de facto officials for their cooperation. Qatar highlights its robust …

26 February

WFP is requesting $760 million to sustain its operations in Afghanistan

AT Kabul: The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a dire need for $760 million in food assistance in Afghanistan over the next six months, amidst growing international concerns about widespread poverty in the country. In a recent post on the social media platform X, the organization stated that millions …

26 February

An Afghan economic delegation visited Iran’s Chabahar free zone

AT Kabul: An economic and technical delegation from Afghanistan is visiting the Chabahar Industrial Free Trade Zone to explore trade and investment opportunities in the Iranian port. Akbar Bavar, the public relations and international affairs manager of the Chabahar Free Zone, told IRNA on Sunday that several residential, commercial, and …

25 February

Pakistan has deported over 300 Afghan migrants.

AT Kabul: According to the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees, Pakistan expelled more than 300 Afghan migrants on Saturday, February 24. The ministry reported that these individuals comprised 28 families who crossed into Afghanistan via the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings. Pakistan has been deporting undocumented Afghan migrants since November …

25 February

Watchdog reports Taliban ban on female media involvement in Khost.

AT Kabul: According to a media watchdog group, the Taliban has enforced a prohibition on females communicating with radio stations or television channels in Khost province, southeastern Afghanistan. Media heads have reportedly been cautioned against broadcasting female voices in their programs. The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) has obtained a statement …