Pajhwok Afghan News

A clash between Afghan and Pakistani security forces has occurred in the Zazi Maidan district of southeastern Khost province, resulting in casualties on both sides.

The Department of Mines and Petroleum in central Panjsher province has sold 2,603 carats of emeralds for 335,500 US dollars at 25th auction, an official said on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has clarified that no discussions have occurred with Russia on the purchase of air defence systems.

A disabled girl has been freed from the captivity of her brother in northern Takhar province, says the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MPVPV).

An Iranian security official has stressed that illegal immigrants should leave Iran by the end of this year at a time when a video of the torture of an Afghan immigrant has sparked reactions in the neighboring country.

Donated by the European Union (EU), 98 tonnes of medical equipment arrived in Kabul on Monday, an official said.

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Hamas group has welcomed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for a permanent cessation of hostilities in Gaza, a media

An Afghan human rights activist has won the International Women of Courage Award of the US State Department.

KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 1,118 new Covid-19 cases and 27 deaths have been recorded in Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, the Ministry . .

KABUL (Pajhwok): A sustainable and inclusive political settlement is the only way to achieve a just and durable peace that benefits all Afghans, say G-7

KABUL (Pajhwok): Efforts for accelerating the intra-Afghan peace process have been stepped up, with US and UN special representatives increasing their meetings in this .

KABUL (Pajhwok): European Union and Afghan officials have discussed human rights and fundamental freedoms in the context of the ongoing peace negotiations between the government