The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has voiced concern over escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, urging the two sides to exercise restraint and resolve their issues through talks.

Four water canals worth 42 million afghanis in northern Balkh province and a water supply network in western Farah province have been constructed and put into service, officials said on Wednesday.

The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) says the Islamic Emirate has prioritized reconstruction projects in the country and work has been launched on a building for ARCS at a cost of 20 million afghanis in central Logar province.

Afghanistan exported carpets worth more than 15 million US dollars to different countries last year, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said on Tuesday.

The Afghanistan National Re-Construction Coordination (ANRCC) has launched the construction of 30 modern raisin farms in southern Ghazni province.

A 10-day futsal tournament featuring 12 teams has concluded in eastern Nuristan province, with the Kalsha Jawanan team emerging as champions.

Four tourist boats have capsized in southwestern China, leaving10 people dead, media reports said on Monday.

Two individuals have been killed and three others injured as a result of natural disasters in northeastern Badakhshan province, an official said on Sunday.

Muska Hotak, an 18-year-old girl from Kabul, has turned to religious studies, English and computer training after the interim government suspended education for females beyond the sixth grade.

Acting Foreign Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi has held talks with senior Qatari officials on improved management of humanitarian aid and enhanced cultural and academic cooperation.

A laboratory worth 27 million afghanis has been constructed and put into use in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Thursday.

Two tribes reconciled and ended their years long enmity in western Badghis province following mediation of tribal elders and local officials, an official said on Thursday.