As the new school year commences, over one million Afghan girls remain out of school

AT Kabul: The commencement of the school year in Afghanistan has once again brought to light the persistent issue of gender disparity in education, with girls being denied access to classes beyond the sixth grade for the third consecutive year. This move, orchestrated by the Taliban, has not only halted …

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Three Killed in Suicide Attack in Kandahar, Afghanistan

AT Kabul: In a tragic incident on Thursday, a suicide bombing outside a bank in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar claimed the lives of three people and left 12 others injured, according to a provincial official. “In a suicide attack, three individuals lost their lives, and 12 others sustained …

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Cricket Australia called off Afghanistan series over ‘worsening’ human rights situation

AT Kabul: Cricket Australia has opted to cancel their men’s T20 series against Afghanistan due to concerns over the ‘deteriorating human rights situation for women and girls’ in the country under the current regime. The series, scheduled to take place in the UAE in August, has been called off by …

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A recent watchdog report reveals a shrinking media landscape in Afghanistan

AT Kabul: The Afghanistan Journalist Center (AFJC) has highlighted significant challenges faced by journalists in Afghanistan over the past year, impeding their ability to work effectively. Published on National Journalist’s Day, AFJC’s annual report for the 1402 solar year (March 2023 to March 2024) underscores the deteriorating state of media …

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U.S. concerned over recent Pak-Afghan tensions, says spokesman

AT Kabul: In response to Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan, the United States has issued a call for the Taliban to prevent terrorist attacks originating from Afghan territory, alongside urging Islamabad to exercise caution and protect civilians during their anti-terrorism operations. This statement was made by Vedant Patel, Principal Spokesperson for …

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8 killed after Pakistan launched airstrikes inside Afghanistan, says Kabul

AT Kabul: Afghanistan authorities reported that Pakistani jets conducted two airstrikes within Afghan territory early on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals, including five women and three children. The fatalities occurred in the eastern border provinces of Khost and Paktika. The Taliban responded by launching heavy …

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A collision between a passenger bus and a fuel tanker in Helmand claims at least 21 lives

AT Kabul: According to reports from the Information and Culture Directorate of Helmand Province, a traffic accident on the Herat-Kandahar highway has resulted in 21 fatalities and left 38 individuals injured, with 11 of them in critical condition. The incident occurred on Sunday morning in the Yakhchal area of Grishk …

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Afghanistan appoints A Military Attaché in Moscow

AT Kabul: Afghanistan has introduced a new military attaché to the Afghan embassy in Moscow who has been accepted by Russian authorities. Ahmad Zmarak Yaser has recently been introduced as the military attaché in Moscow and has begun his duties, the source said Tolo news. Afghan administration has not officially …

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Iranian Official Reports 20% rise in the smuggling of synthetic drugs from Afghanistan

AT Kabul: Eskandar Momeni, Secretary-General of the Islamic Republic’s Drug Control Headquarters, has stated that drug smuggling from Afghanistan to Iran has increased by 20%. This rise has been determined by the detection of drugs and the surge of methamphetamine from Afghanistan into Iran. According to the ISNA news agency’s …

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Suicide attack on Pakistan military post results in casualties among troops

AT Kabul: Pakistan reports that at least five security forces lost their lives and 17 sustained injuries in a suicide attack targeting a military post near the Afghan border on the morning of March 16. The attackers, numbering six, utilized a vehicle loaded with explosives to carry out the assault …

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