Afghanistan Times

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

AT Kabul: The European Union has provided 20.1 million euros ($21.4 million) to the World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan, aiming to enhance food security and community resilience for over 300,000 Afghans across 26 provinces. This aid targets vulnerable, displaced Afghans resettling in specific regions. The initiative will focus on …

AT Kabul: US Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy accused of the murder of a former Afghan interpreter for U.S. special forces, who was working as a ride-share driver in Washington, D.C. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the vulnerability of those who have served alongside American …

AT Kabul: The UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan on Thursday emphasized prioritizing human rights, particularly women’s rights, in engagement with the Taliban. Richard Bennett painted a grim picture of human rights in Afghanistan, criticizing widespread discrimination against women and minorities. Presenting his six-month report at the 55th session of the …