Last week

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.

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

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.

Last week, representatives of different countries visited Afghanistan and the European Union (EU) announced 17 million euros in assistance for returnees.

Last week, a delegation of Afghans living abroad visited Kabul and held talks with government officials.

Last week, three different countries announced $18.4 million in aid to Afghanistan, with Pakistan planning to initiate the second phase of repatriating documented Afghans. The move drew reactions from international organisations.

Last week, some institutions expressed concerns at the economic and security situation in Afghanistan, but the Islamic Emirate dismissed the apprehensions as groundless and part of a propaganda campaign.

Last week, the European Union special envoy for Afghanistan discussed the upcoming Doha meeting with Afghan officials.

Last week, a meeting of envoys from 11 regional countries was held in Kabul, the International Crisis Group said Western countries should not block interaction with Afghanistan.

Last week, Japan and Dinmark announced $38 million assistance to Afghanistan, with UNHCR asking Pakistan to avoid maltreating Afghan refugees.

Last week, 20.9 million dollars aid was announced for Afghanistan, religious scholars urged the government to allow girls to study and Pakistan closed crossings with Afghanistan, leaving hundreds of vehicles and people stranded on both sides.

Afghanistan and Pakistan last week discussed potential conflicts on the Durand Line and the Ministry of Defense said dozens of Tajiks and Pakistanis involved in attacks in Afghanistan had been killed.