April, 2024

• 16 April

  50 Lives Lost in 102 Traffic Incidents During Eid in Afghanistan

  

  AT Kabul: The General Traffic Department has reported that during both day and night of Eid, 102 traffic incidents took place across various regions of Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of 50 lives. In its newsletter released on Monday, April 15th, the department disclosed that over the four-day Eid ul-Fitr …

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• 16 April

  Devastating Flash Floods Claim Dozens of Lives in Afghanistan: Officials

  

  AT Kabul: Afghanistan’s administration confirmed that heavy flooding due to seasonal rains has killed dozens and injured at least 27 over three days last week.  Flash floods hit Kabul and several other provinces across Afghanistan, said Abdullah Janan Saiq, the spokesman for the Afghan Natural Disaster department. He added more …

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• 15 April

  Herat Province Launches Afghanistan-Kazakhstan Joint Trade Chamber to Boost Economic Ties

  

  AT Kabul: Officials in Herat province have recently announced the opening of a joint trade chamber between Afghanistan and Kazakhstan in this province. The Afghan authorities stated that the Afghanistan-Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce was inaugurated on Sunday, April 14th, by Hayatullah Mohajer Farahi, the Deputy Governor of Herat, and Ali …

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• 15 April

  Iran’s Non-Oil Exports to Afghanistan Soar to $1.871 Billion, Reflecting 13.6% Increase

  

  AT Kabul: Iranian media has reported a significant surge in Iran’s non-oil exports to Afghanistan, reaching $1.871 billion in the past solar year, marking a notable 13.6% increase compared to the preceding year. Hossein Roustaei, Iran’s commercial attaché in Afghanistan, disclosed this development on Sunday, April 14th, indicating a robust …

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• 15 April

  Karzai Warns of Growing Threats to Global Peace

  

  AT Kabul: In a statement addressing the alarming escalation of conflicts worldwide, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has underscored the urgent need for concerted international action to preserve global peace. Highlighting recent events such as the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus by Israel, Karzai expressed grave concern over …

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• 14 April

  Afghan man on terror watchlist apprehended in US

  

  AT Kabul: An Afghan national, previously apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border and released twice onto American soil, is back in custody, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Mohammed Karwan, a member of Hezb-e-Islami, was initially captured in March 2023 near San Ysidro, California, but was not on the terror …

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• 14 April

  Pakistan to recommence the deportation of Afghan migrants shortly

  

  AT Kabul: The Pakistani government plans to resume deporting Afghan migrants within the next two days as part of its policy to expel Afghan nationals. This decision has drawn strong reactions from the international community and the Afghan administration, with Afghan refugees in Pakistan expressing concerns about the threats they …

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• 14 April

  Iran launches more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel

  

  AT Kabul: Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission. According to media, Iran fired 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and more than 120 ballistic missiles. The Iranian attack, less …

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• 13 April

  Disagreements among participating nations impeded the formation of a regional contact group on Afghanistan

  

  AT Kabul: The proposal to establish a regional contact group on Afghanistan has faced setbacks due to disagreements among participating countries regarding the presence of some nations. The initiative to form a regional contact group by António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, came after a two-day conference in …

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• 13 April

  More than 80,000 CCTV cameras installed across Kabul

  

  AT kabul: The Afghan Ministry of Interior has reported the installation of over 80,000 CCTV cameras in Kabul, the capital city. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, these cameras have been instrumental in preventing numerous criminal incidents. Efforts are ongoing to expand the installation of cameras throughout both the capital and …

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