Kabul

A fire broke out on Sunday in a second-hand goods market in Kabul, reducing numerous shops to ashes. Despite the market’s closure for Eid holidays, vendors suffered heavy losses and are urging the government for support.

A fire broke out on Monday morning at a second-hand goods market in the Company area, which falls under the jurisdiction of Kabul city’s 5th security district.

Security forces have arrested two individuals in Kabul carrying a cache of weapons and ammunition, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Friday.

In a major development, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed in principle to upgrade their diplomatic relations by exchanging ambassadors.

Kabul and Moscow have signed five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation in transportation, trade, gas exploration and other areas, officials say.

Afghanistan and India have firmly rejected Pakistan’s allegations that Indian missile strikes targeted Afghan territory amid escalating cross-border tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.

In the heart of a narrow alley in Kabul, Susan Qazizada set out to fulfill a dream—creating Majoun, a traditional health blend of sesame, dates, and honey.

The rising use of plastic bags and other plastic products in Afghanistan is fuelling concerns over their harmful effects on public health and the environment.

Iranian Ambassador in Kabul Alireza Bigdeli has expressed his country’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with Afghanistan in agriculture and livestock sectors.

The head of the South Asia department of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that Ankara aims to expand its relations with Afghanistan in various fields.

Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammad Naeem and the Azerbaijani ambassador in Kabul have discussed strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.

More than 150 orphans and disabled in the capital Kabul have completed 10-month vocational and technical training provided by the Ministry of Martyrs and Disabled, an official said on