Women in Afghanistan Have Forgotten the Shape of a Smile

For almost four years, I have lived in Afghanistan under the Taliban flag. In that time, life has grown so harsh that I sometimes contemplate not existing at all. I, along with hundreds of other girls, have been robbed of schooling, work, and the freedom …

Afghanistan Defence Ministry rubbishes Pakistan's claim that India fired missile on their land

synopsis Recently, the Taliban had officially condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, during a high-level meeting with Indian officials in Kabul. Delhi: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has responded strongly to Pakistan…

Afghanistan’s growth fails to ease widespread hardship as UNDP warns of escalating vulnerabilities 

Despite a 2.7% GDP growth in 2023-2024—the first increase since 2019—Afghanistan’s fragile recovery struggles to address deepening inequality, subsistence insecurity, and worsening conditions for women and rural communities.

Afghanistan denies Pakistan's accusation of Indian missile strike on territory"

Afghanistan has rejected Pakistan's claim that India had fired a missile strike on its land, saying there was "no truth to such claims." Inayatullah Khawarizmi, spokesperson for the Afghan Ministry of Defense, rejected Pakistan's …

Magnitude 4.7 quake hits Afghanistan,tremors felt in Pakistan

It has been reported that tremors were felt in several major cities of neighbouring Pakistan, including Peshawar, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. The quake was reported at a depth of 192 kilometers, the NCS said in a statement posted on X. This came just hours …

Breaking | Afghanistan says no truth to Pakistan’s claim

Afghanistan rejects Pak claims about Indian missile strike

Speaking to Hurriyat Radio, Khawarizmi stated there was no credibility to such accusations. “There is no truth to such claims,” he added, Business Standard reported.  Last year, he reiterated the Taliban government's stance that it did not recognise …

FIFA sanctions creation of Afghanistan women’s refugee team

FIFA has sanctioned the establishment of an Afghanistan women’s refugee team which will be able to participate in matches overseen by world football’s governing body. Such a move would see the creation of an officially-recognised team of evacuated female …

FIFA OKs creation of Afghanistan women’s refugee team

Audio By Carbonatix FIFA has approved the creation of an Afghanistan women’s refugee team that will compete in matches overseen by the world governing body. According to FIFA, the team — composed of female players of Afghan nationality who obtained refugee …

Afghanistan faces food crisis amid 40% rainfall drop and rising heat: Report

A U.S.-backed report warns that reduced rainfall, rising heat, and poor crop conditions are pushing Afghanistan into severe food crisis. A recent report from a U.S.-based agency warns that Afghanistan is on the brink of a widespread food security crisis …