World News
22 killed as two boats collide on river in Congo
KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 22 people have been killed after two boats collided on a river in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a...
Business & Economics
Oil prices fall 17pc following Iran-US 2-week ceasefire
KABUL (Pajhwok): Following the outbreak of conflict between the United States and Israel with Iran, the price of crude oil rose by 68.5 percent, reaching
Governance & Politics
China voices concern over Afghanistan–Pakistan tensions, offers mediation
KABUL (Pajhwok): China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stating that Beijing is prepared to play a
Governance & Politics
Russia calls for diplomatic solution between Afghanistan, Pakistan
KABUL (Pajhwok): Russia’s Special envoy to Afghanistan has called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to pursue a diplomatic solution. Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s envoy to Afghanistan and
Security & Crime
Afghan politicians slam Pakistani strikes, stress national unity
KABUL (Pajhwok): Several Afghan politicians have strongly condemned Pakistan’s military attacks on Afghan territory, saying Islamabad cannot resolve the problems it has created through violence
Governance & Politics
Bennett calls for immediate de-escalation of Afghanistan–Pakistan tensions
KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Nations Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan has called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Richard
World News
Iran‑US Talks; Araqchi says greater progress achieved
KABUL (Pajhwok): Following the conclusion of the third round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, Iran’s Foreign Minister said that significant progress
Business & Economics
TAPI gas pipeline 1st phase to reach Herat by end of 2026
Turkmenistan’s former president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov says the first section of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline is expected to reach Herat province by the end of 2026.
Security & Crime
Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan soil spark outrage, strong reactions
KABUL (Pajhwok): Several Afghan politicians have strongly condemned the recent attacks by Pakistan’s military regime, saying that instead of addressing its internal failures and problems,
Security & Crime
Over 45,000 Afghans killed, injured by mines in 37 years
KABUL (Pajhwok): The European Union Commission says landmines and explosive remnants of war have killed or injured more than 45,000 people in Afghanistan over the
Security & Crime
Defence ministry unveils new uniform for security forces
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Defence (MoD) officially announced a new military uniform for its forces, including commandos, border troops and the National Islamic Army.
