Afghanistan

Deputy prime minister Maulvi Abdul Kabir last week met UN officials in Kabul and hoped the Islamic Emirate’s position on participating in the Doha meeting would be endorsed.

KABUL (Pajhwok): A senior Malaysian official has said his country desires strengthened ties with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The Deputy Director of Planning and

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan on Friday welcomed the decision of Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize a Palestinian state next week as ‘a positive step’, demanding

Nearly a dozen people, mostly foreign nationals, were killed and wounded in attacks by unidentified gunmen in central Bamyan province last week that saw periodic clashes erupting between Afghan and Pakistani border forces.

KABUL (Pajhwok): For good neighborliness and cooperation, Uzbekistan has approved a $40 million discount in transit fee for Afghan commercial goods for this year, the

Some organizations and renowned celebrities have expressed solidarity with Afghanistan and announced emergency cash and life-saving assistance for the flood victims in parts of the country, particularly in Baghlan province.

Last week, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) noted its engagement within the framework of humanitarian approach and constructive dialogue with Afghan officials.

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Afghanistan Raffaella Iodice has met Interior Minister Serajuddin Haqqani and hailed the current security situation in Afghanistan and hoped for its sustainability.

The World Food Programme (WFP) says three million children suffer from malnutrition in Afghanistan currently and it could support one in three malnourished Children across the country.

Head of the Afghanistan General Directorate of Physical Training and Sport Mawlavi Ahmadullah Waseeq stressed support to athletes at time when achievements of the national football and futsal teams were appreciated.

The World Bank (WB) announced $116 million in support to Afghanistan last week when UN Special Rapporteur on Situation of Human Rights Richard Bennett called on the caretaker government to fulfill its international commitments.

KABUL (Pajhwok): Acting Defense Minister Maulvi Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid and Chinese ambassador in Kabul have discussed problems concerning border affairs and the Wakhan corridor project