Climate events affect 5m Afghans in first quarter of 2025
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reports nearly five million people in Afghanistan were affected by climate-related events during the first quarter of 2025.
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Afghan foreign trade steady amid regional unrest: MoCI
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has reassured the public that Afghanistan’s foreign trade remains stable and uninterrupted, despite ongoing regional tensions.
US, China agree to ease trade curbs
US and Chinese officials have reached an agreement on a framework aimed at reviving their trade truce and easing export restrictions on China, according to media reports.
Russia accepts Afghan nominee’s ambassadorial post
The Russian Ambassador in Kabul has formally handed over a note to Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, confirming Moscow’s acceptance of the Afghan nominee for ambassador to Russia. The Russian envoy expressed hope that with the elevation of diplomatic…
44 telecom sites approved for remote Paktika parts
The Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MoCIT) has approved 44 new telecom sites in remote areas of southeastern Paktika province. Once built, these sites will provide telecom services to residents in remote areas of the province. Inayatullah…
PSL moves to UAE as tensions escalate
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the remaining fixtures of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to rising cross-border tensions with India.
147 female prisoners empowered with skills through education
About 147 female inmates at Kabul’s Pul-i-Charkhi prison have graduated from religious, literacy, tailoring, agriculture and carpet weaving courses and would be provided with jobs, the Office of the Prisons Administration (OPA) said on Thursday.
Afghan, Turkmen officials vow to expand trade ties
Herat province governor Sheikh Maulvi Noor Ahmad Islamjar has met his Turkmenistan counterpart Begench Arazov during his visit to the country.
7 Pakistani soldiers killed in IED explosion
Seven Pakistani soldiers have been killed in an improvised explosive device explosion in Balochistan’s Kacchi district, the military says.
Afghanistan 175th in global press freedom index
Afghanistan has 175th place in the latest global press freedom index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Muttaqi, Qatari officials discuss aid, education
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.
FSP launched for small, medium enterprises
A Financial Support Programme (FSP) has been initiated for dozens of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs, as well as 10 consortiums, across four southeastern provinces of the country.
India blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube channels
India has banned at least 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for what the country called “disseminating provocative and sensitive content”, says a media report. The channels are Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News, and Geo News, the Indian Express…
Gold prices down, food items steady in Kabul
The price of gold decreased, while the cost of food items remained unchanged during the outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday.
Over 9,800 Afghans deported from Punjab: Police chief
More than 9,800 undocumented Afghan citizens have been deported so far from Punjab, says the provincial police chief.
Tri-nation series: Afghanistan-SL clash today
Afghanistan-A are all set to meet Sri Lanka-A in their opening match in the Tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) series today (Tuesday) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Russian missile strike leaves 34 dead in Ukraine
At least 32 people have been killed and 117 others wounded in a Russian missile strike in Ukraine, a media report said on Monday.
Afghan citizens in Khyber ordered to leave
As the repatriation process continues, notices have been served on Afghan citizens residing illegally in Khyber tribal district to leave the country.
Pakhtun nationalists want deportations halted
Leaders of Pakistan’s Pakhtun nationalist parties have called for an immediate halt to the ongoing deportations of Afghan refugees. They issued the call at a joint press conference in Quetta, the capital of southwestern Balochistan province, on Wednesday.…
Pakistan expels 213 Afghans as expulsion deadline nears
Pakistan has recently expelled 213 Afghan nationals as part of its ongoing campaign against illegal immigrants, says a media report.
DABS signs agreements worth 20.7b afs with private sector
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) on Thursday signed ten agreements with the private sector for electricity generation and transmission projects worth 20.7 billion afghanis. The agreements were signed at the Government Information and Media Center in Kabul between…
Crippling aid cuts threaten lives of most vulnerable: NRC
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has warned drastic funding cuts from key donors will have far-reaching consequences for millions of Afghan women, men and children who risk losing access to basic assistance. In a press release, the council…
Islamabad endorses security, trade talks with Kabul
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has supported continued diplomatic engagement with the interim Afghan government to address bilateral issues.
Balkh hospital records 1,500 measles cases in 3 months
Abu Ali Sina Hospital officials said on Monday they registered about 1,500 measles cases during the past three months. Dr. Habibur Rahman, a pediatrician ward specialist in Abu Ali Sina Hospital told Pajhwok Afghan News the hospital admitted…