Governance & Politics

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed concern over Pakistan’s recent airstrikes on Afghan soil, noting that most of the victims were children.

Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdul Bari Omars says improper structure of the national power grid and the increasing demand for electricity are the main causes of frequent power outages in the country.

The Economic Commission has approved the activation of Afghanistan’s joint economic commissions with Saudi Arabia and China, the awarding of a contract for nephrite deposits in Sarkano district of Kunar, and the construction of a five-storey commercial market in Balkh province.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has strongly condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory last night, saying defending the country’s land, airspace and people was its legitimate right and an appropriate response would be given at the proper time.

Former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has condemned the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistan’s military regime on Afghan territory, saying targeting civilians is not a solution to the problems between the two countries.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says the return of 2.3 million Afghan refugees has placed significant pressure on Afghanistan’s recovery efforts.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Beijing is ready to work with Tajikistan to promote peace, stability and reconstruction in Afghanistan.

A high-level delegation from Türkiye is reportedly scheduled to travel to Islamabad next week to explore a peaceful solution to the disputes between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Afghan ambassador to Kyrgyzstan met with his Indian counterpart and discussed with him strengthening relations between the two countries, economic and trade cooperation, regional connectivity, humanitarian aid and the development of bilateral diplomatic relations.

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Tatarstan president has expressed readiness to expand all kinds of relations and cooperation with Afghanistan, saying his country could provide necessary goods and services to Kabul in technical and industrial sectors.

Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) seeks maintaining positive ties with neighbouring and other countries based on mutual respect, and wants to resolve all issues through dialogue and negotiations and believes that war benefits no one.

Russian Ambassador in Islamabad Albert Khorev says Moscow is ready to assist in resolving Pakistan’s conflicts with India and Afghanistan, reports TASS.