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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan calls for restraint by all sides in Ukraine

The Russian troops on Thursday launched an all-out attack on Ukraine hours after President Vladmir Putin announced that he had ordered a military operation in Ukraine.

Kabul residents panicked by house-to-house searches in 'clearing operation'

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said it has launched a clearing operation under the command of Mullah Mohammad Fazal Mazloom, Deputy Minister of Defense, in some parts of Kabul

US government allows trade with Afghanistan despite Taliban sanctions

Conditions in Afghanistan were grim for many even before the Taliban takeover, with a long-running drought and entrenched poverty.

Taliban committed to let girls back to school, says UNICEF chief

Despite the lack of a formal ban, girls grade seven and up have effectively been barred from going to school in most of the country since the Taliban's takeover of the country six months ago

Fight between Taliban, Pak forces over Durand Line leaves 20 hurt, 3 killed

Fight between Talibani and Pakistani forces erupted over the Durand Line in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar leaving 20 injured and 3 killed during the scuffle.So far, 20 civilians have been injured and three killed in the incident.Taking to Asvaka News said, "Fighting has been raging in the Spin Boldak district of #Kandahar between #Taliban & #Paki forces on the #Durand Line since this afternoon. 20 civilians injured & three killed so far. Civilians have fled their homes near the Durand Line."According to the sources in Kandahar, Pakistani border guards beat an Afghan child at the Spin Boldak Gate and Afghan security forces opened fire on Pakistani border guards in the area. The incident took place afternoon on Thursday, after which the gate was closed to traffic.It added that after the incident, the army forces from the Al-Badr corps arrived at the scene and are preparing to respond to the Pakistani border guards.So far, the details of this incident have not been ...

Eight polio vaccination team members in Afghanistan slain, says UN

It is not the first time assailants have attacked vaccination teams

Envoys of EU, Central Asian nations call for inclusive govt in Afghanistan

Representative for Afghanistan, EU and Central Asia Special Envoys for Afghanistan, after a meet in Tashkent, Uzbekistan called for formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

Ahmad Massoud, Taliban agree to not fight until next round of talks

Supporters of Ahmad Massoud and Taliban representatives held their first meeting in the centre of Islamic Republic of Afghanisation's Parwan province to seek an alternative to fighting.

Over 24 mn Afghans in dire need of humanitarian assistance, says ICRC

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said more than 24 million Afghans are in grave need of humanitarian assistance.

No progress on issues flagged in UNSC resolution: Jaishankar on Afghanistan

The international community and not just India has concerns over the presence of foreign fighters and terrorist organisations in Afghanistan, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

UN special envoy meets acting Taliban foreign minister, talks about rights

Ahead of a Security Council briefing on Afghanistan, UN Special Representative Deborah Lyons met with the acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban regime, Amir Khan Muttaqi.

Red Cross to pay salaries of nearly 10,000 Afghan health workers

The ICRC has announced that it will support 28 regional, provincial and teaching hospitals in Afghanistan which includes the payment of the salaries of around 10,000 health workers.

Silent international recognition of Afghan govt underway, claims Taliban

A senior Taliban member has claimed that silent international recognition of the Islamic Emirate government of Afghanistan is currently underway

Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani removed from UN Heads of State List

The names of former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and former Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar have been removed from the UN Heads of State List.

India sends 2,500 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistan land route

India on Tuesday sent the first shipment of 2,500 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistani land route

Afghanistan launches polio vaccine drive targeting 9.1 million kids

The three-day campaign was launched in collaboration with the Unicef and the World Health Organization (WHO)

India set to begin shipment of wheat to Afghanistan via Pak from Tuesday

India is likely to send on Tuesday its first shipment of 10,000 tonnes of wheat to the people of Afghanistan through Pakistani land routes after months of negotiations with Islamabad.

Pak concerned over presence of foreign terror groups in Afghanistan

The Pakistani ambassador to Kabul has expressed the countrys serious concerns over the active presence of foreign terrorist groups in Afghanistan

Pakistan to continue fencing Durand Line, says report

Pakistan intends to bring tribal areas near the Durand Line under its control and complete its Durand barbed wire fencing, according to Pakistani officials in Western media, reported Shamshad News.

PM Modi meets Afghan Sikh-Hindu delegation, tells them 'India is your home'

Pime Minister Modi assured them of continuous support in the future as well to resolve all issues and address the difficulties faced by them.