Doha, June 30, 2025 – Representatives from 25 countries, the European Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations gathered today in Qatar for high-level meetings aimed at supporting Afghanistan’s fragile economy and countering narcotics production. The third meeting of the Counter-Narcotics Working Group and the second Private …

KABUL – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has emphasized that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan is crucial to Pakistan’s national interest, urging the Taliban-led interim government to ensure Afghan territory is not used against other states — especially Pakistan. Speaking at the 52nd anniversary of …

KABUL — Pakistani authorities have unilaterally closed the Ghulam Khan border crossing in southeastern Afghanistan’s Khost province, halting all movement and dealing a fresh blow to already fragile Afghanistan-Pakistan trade relations, Afghan officials confirmed Sunday. The shutdown was imposed without prior notice or an official explanation. Abidullah Farooqi, spokesperson for …

KABUL — More than 1.2 million Afghans have been forced to return from Iran and Pakistan so far this year, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) reported on Saturday, sounding the alarm over a potential humanitarian crisis unfolding in a country already reeling from economic collapse, severe restrictions on women, …

KABUL – A growing number of foreign tourists are venturing into Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, lured by its dramatic landscapes, ancient heritage, and promises of security, as the Islamic Emirate launches an aggressive push to revive tourism and project a softer image to the world. From solo cyclists to camper van nomads, …

KABUL – The Taliban’s Deputy Ministry of Economic Affairs announced today that Afghanistan has achieved complete self-sufficiency in 130 sectors and partial self-sufficiency in 40 others. This claim underscores the regime’s emphasis on economic independence. The National Development Corporation (NDC), established during the previous government, has played a pivotal role …

KABUL – In a sharply worded warning, U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga declared that Afghanistan has reemerged as a global hub for terrorist activity, blaming the Taliban regime for failing to curb extremist groups operating with increasing freedom inside the country. Speaking during a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing, Huizenga said …

KABUL – A suicide bomber driving an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into a Pakistani military convoy during a curfew early Saturday morning, killing 13 soldiers and wounding around 10 more, officials confirmed. At least 14 civilians, including women and children, were also wounded in the powerful blast, which damaged nearby homes …

KABUL – A tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel has brought a halt to the hostilities that recently pushed the region to the brink of a wider war. But for Afghanistan, the end of the conflict marks the beginning of a different kind of crisis — one that is unfolding …

KABUL — The World Bank has issued a stark warning that conflict-ridden economies like Afghanistan are becoming the global epicenter of extreme poverty, urging urgent international aid and long-term engagement just as the United States scales back its support. In its first major report on fragile and conflict-affected states since …