Pakistan and Afghanistan seek fresh talks to resolve border tensions

EU says girls’ education crucial for Afghanistan’s long-term prosperity

(Last Updated On: )The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said Tuesday it is forced to cut back on services in Afghanistan due to the cuts in aid by Donald Trump, the president of the United States. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Suze van Meegen, N RC’s …

Challenges to China’s Growing Interests in Afghanistan

In a recent post on X, Amrullah Saleh, the former vice president of Afghanistan, accused Chinese mining companies, “in collaboration with Taliban commanders,” of “rampant plundering and theft” at gold mines in the northeastern regions of the country. He …

Mercer Island resident revisits her vital work in Afghanistan

It’s a long way from Afghanistan to Mercer Island, but Suzanne Griffin can make one feel like they are present in that far-away land and following in her footsteps when she worked in the Peace Corps — and helped rebuild the country’s education system. …

Key Afghanistan Gas Pipeline Nears Completion, Ministry Says

The Sheberghan-Mazar gas pipeline project in northern Afghanistan is in its final stages, with testing underway, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said last week.  Homayoun Afghan, a ministry spokesperson, said the pipeline's welding and installation …

Myanmar vs Afghanistan LIVE Score Updates (1-1)

Get real-time updates on Burma vs Afghanistan live coverage minute by minute of the match, score and result online, stream information, how to watch, TV channel, lineups, latest updates and time of the Asian Cup Qualifiers with VAVEL. Game will start at 7: …

WHO reports over 50,000 TB Cases in Afghanistan last year

Image/WHO.The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported over 50,000 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Afghanistan in 2024, highlighting a persistent health challenge. According to the WHO’s statement on Monday, March 24, TB remains a critical health …

NRC halts some of its Aid Activities in Afghanistan

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), one of the largest humanitarian organizations active in Afghanistan, has announced that due to a severe budget shortfall, it has been forced to suspend some of its humanitarian activities in the country. In a statement …

OCHA Warns: Education ban overwhelms girls’ mental health in Afghanistan

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that the unbearable psychological pressure resulting from denying girls education in Afghanistan has reached critical levels. Experts note that such deprivation undermines the well- …

Pakistan sends 50 undocumented Afghan children back to Afghanistan

The Pakistani police have deported 50 Afghan children who had entered the country illegally via Khyber and bypassed barriers. These children were reportedly seeking work and had crossed the border by cutting through fences. Local media, citing an official …