UNDP report highlights lopsided global development
Uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality and stoking political polarisation on a global scale, the UNDP said on Thursday.
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Muttaqi, Qomi talk trade, enhanced power supply
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi and Iranian Special Representative Hassan Kazemi Qomi have discussed bilateral ties, trade, transit and recent regional developments.
2 Afghan brothers gunned down in Karachi
Two Afghan brothers have been shot dead in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi in what police called a targeted attack.
KSrelief pledges $1.1m to enhance health services in Bamyan
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has pledged 1.1 million tothe Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund (AHTF) to provide quality health services in central Bamyanprovince.
Central bank set to auction $16m tomorrow
Amid continuing efforts to keep the afghani stable, the central bank is all poised to auction an amount of 16 million US dollars on Sunday.
Herat Airport reopened after 3 days: MoTCA
Herat Airport in western Herat province has been reopened after three days for flights, according to a statement on Friday.
WFP reaches 7. 9m Afghans with ration, cash last month
The World Food Programme (WFP) provided food and cash assistance to 7.9 million needy Afghans last month, the world’s largest humanitarian organization said on Wednesday. With a grim funding outlook preventing it from reaching millions in need, WFP…
Afghanistan frees Austrian activist held in May
An elderly Austrian far-right nationalist, who was arrested in Afghanistan in May, has been freed as a result of mediation by Qatar.
Flour, sugar prices down, cooking oil up in Kabul
The prices of sugar and Kazakh flour decreased, but that of Malaysian cooking oil increased during the outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday. Zmarai Safi, head of the Food Traders Association, said the rate of…
Clash over land dispute leaves 1 dead in Ghazni
One person has been killed in a clash over land in southern Ghazni province, an official said on Friday.
Silk Road Company ready to invest in power generation
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) says the Silk Road Company is willing to invest in generating hydro and wind power in Afghanistan.
17 people killed, 10 injured in traffic accidents on Kabul-Jalalabad Road
Seventeen people have been killed and 10 others injured in separate traffic accidents on Kabul-Jalalabad Road, an official said on Sunday.
Pakistan’s coal imports from Afghanistan slow down
With prices of coal from Afghanistan rising in recent months, Pakistan has shifted to imports from other courtiers.
Children among 58 Afghans released from Pakistan jail
Fifty-eight Afghan refugees, including children, have been released from jail in Sindh, Pakistan, an official said on Saturday.
Kandahar’s honey production sees significant spike
The production of honey in southern Kandahar province has risen significantly this year, officials said on Saturday.
Work for food program: Nearly 700 Nangarhar youth hired
Nearly 700 youth have been employed under work for food program in Khewa district of eastern Nangarhar province, officials said on Thursday. Nangarhar Rural Rehabilitation and Development head Maulvi Qismatullah Mubarez told Pajhwok Afghan News the work for…
Won’t be available for PSL, Rashid tells Lahore Qalanders
Ace spinner Rashid Khan will not be seen in action in the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Sherpao calls for lifting of Torkham blockade
A veteran political leader from Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has called for the immediate reopening of the Torkham crossing. Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao issued the call on Tuesday when the major crossing…
96,000 quake-hit children in dire need of support: UNICEF
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Monday called for greater support for over 96,000 children affected by earthquakes in Herat province.
Afghanistan, India square off in 2nd T20 today
Afghanistan and India are all set to square off in their second match of the T20 series today (Sunday) at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.
Free all journalists immediately, RSF asks Israel
The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has asked Israel to immediately release all journalists in its custody.
T20 series: Rohit to lead India against Afghanistan
Rohit Sharma will captain India the T20I series against Afghanistan, commencing this week in Mohali, The Times of India reported on Monday.
320 disputes, enmities resolved last year: Ministry
Ministry of Borders and Tribal Affairs officials say 320 enmities between tribes and families were resolved last year across the country through mediation.
Will visit Afghanistan after elections, says Mawaland Fazal Rahman
Renowned Pakistani religious and political leader Mawlana Fazal Rahman has said that he will travel to Afghanistan after elections.
