Afghanistan Times

AT Kabul:  Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani engaged in discussions with UNAMA head Roza Otunbayeva, focusing on the Ministry of Interior’s efforts in security, the fight against drugs, and the repatriation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, as per an Interior Ministry statement. According to the statement, Otunbayeva acknowledged the global …

AT Kabul: In a recent annual conference, the head of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) declared the decision to transform Afghanistan’s banking and financial system into a fully Islamic framework. Hedayatullah Badri, DAB’s spokesperson, noted that all interest transactions are currently prohibited in the country. Hasibullah Noori reported that the head …

Dubai, December 2, 2023 – As COP28 unfolds in Dubai, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) urges swift action to combat the severe impacts of climate change on the nation. Afghanistan ranks among the least prepared for climate challenges, facing a third consecutive year of drought, economic pressures, …

AT Kabul: The European Commission has approved a new funding package of €142.8 million to fortify basic services and sustain livelihoods for individuals in Afghanistan. This announcement comes as part of the European Union’s ongoing commitment to assisting vulnerable groups, particularly those displaced or affected by displacement in the war-torn …

AT Kabul: In a poignant expansion, former President Hamid Karzai has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned scholar Syed Muhammad Hadi Hadi. The late scholar, known for his reformed and benevolent contributions to religious studies, prayed for eternal rest before succumbing to fate. Karzai, in a heartfelt statement, …

AT Kabul: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has voiced concerns about the current situation of women activists in Afghanistan, emphasizing that arrests, threats, and suppression of women continue. HRW specifically highlighted the arbitrary detention of female protesters, naming activists such as Julia Parsi, Manijeh Sediqi, Neda Parwani, and Parisa Azada in …

AT Kabul:  The Taliban Wednesday criticized the exclusion of Afghanistan from the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, calling it a “grave injustice.” The Taliban government spokesperson, Zabiullah Mujahid, expressed regret, warning the exclusion could lead to the suspension of climate change adaptation projects in the country. “Regrettably, …

AT Kabul: According to the assessment, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) desire for recognition could prove crucial to creating an inclusive government and ensuring respect for women’s rights. The report outlines a strategy for political engagement to reintegrate Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. Sinirlioglu said the …

AT Kabul: In response to reports from some Pakistani media outlets, the Islamic Emirate denied that its Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan was summoned by the Pakistani authorities. The denial clarified that the Charge d’Affaires only received a message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. The Express Tribune, a …

AT Kabul: Over the past six months, approximately 500 female drug addicts have been admitted to rehabilitation centers in Afghanistan, according to the country’s Interior Ministry’s counter-narcotics department. Concurrently, 250 children affected by drugs have also been taken to these centers during the same period. The head of the counter-narcotics …