IEA rejects UN report on Afghanistan security

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has rejected the United Nations’ latest report on Afghanistan, describing it as ‘inaccurate’ and ‘intended for propaganda purposes.’ UN Secretary-General António Guterres submitted the report to the …

Airlines avoiding Iran airspace move to Afghanistan

The conflict, as well as the risk of escalation as the US considers joining Israel in its bombardment of Iran, has made flying through Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Iran difficult, all but cutting off an important artery in one of busiest zones for commercial …

Former Afghan combat veteran slams Biden’s withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

Uzbekistan to supply leather footwear to Afghanistan.

Negotiations aimed at expanding the export potential of Uzbekistan’s leather and footwear industry were held in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif. During their visit to Afghanistan, representatives of the Uzcharmsanoat Association and various industry …

UNSC to hold public meeting on Afghanistan on Monday

KABUL (Pajhwok): The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Afghanistan, followed by closed-door consultations, on Monday (June 23), the council said in a statement said on Saturday. In its statement, the Security Council wrote: “On Monday …

Of the many things banned by the Taliban in Afghanistan... chess?

Uzbekistan, Afghanistan ink $9.5mn leather footwear export deal   

Uzbekistan’s leather footwear industry marked a new export milestone, with local manufacturer Kashif Ferghani signing a $9.5mn contract with Afghan company Cyber to supply leather shoes, the Uzcharmsanoat (Uzcharm) Association reported. Source: …

Water diversion dam construction begins in S. Afghanistan

KABUL, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Construction work on a water diversion dam has begun in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province, local media outlet Tolonews reported on Saturday. With a cost of over 380,000 U.S. dollars, the networks would provide clean …

Richard Lindsay named UK Special Envoy for Afghanistan

Richard Lindsay has been appointed as the UK’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, tasked with supporting humanitarian aid, human rights, and regional stability. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced on Friday that Richard Lindsay has …

Afghanistan turns to Russia for food imports: Omari

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan is holding talks with Russia to expand food imports—particularly wheat and other essential commodities—as concerns grow that the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict could disrupt trade routes with Tehran, officials said. Participating …