Afghanistan Times

KABUL — Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced today that his son, Mirwais, has successfully completed his school education, joining a group of young Afghans in celebrating their graduation. Karzai expressed his pride and extended best wishes for the continued success of all graduates. He also shared that his daughter, …

By Elenoire Laudieri For years Afghanistan has been the scene of major political upheavals, which have undermined its economic and social development. One of the key players in the return of the Taliban regime has been Zalmay Khalilzad, an Afghan-born diplomat and U.S. Special Representative for Reconciliation in Afghanistan, who played a significant role in negotiations with …

KABUL – A senior Afghan Taliban commander, Saeedullah Saeed, has publicly condemned the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for conducting unauthorized militant operations in Pakistan, declaring such acts as “un-Islamic” and a violation of Shariah law. Speaking at a police passing-out ceremony, Saeed emphasized that only the Amir (supreme leader) of an …

KABUL – Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has identified Afghanistan as the primary source of instability in Central Asia, citing the entrenched presence of radical groups and the growing risk of terrorism spreading beyond its borders. Speaking at the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Council of Defense Ministers in Almaty, …

📍 New Delhi, May 27, 2025 – 9:23 PM ISTIndia has officially resumed visa services for Afghan nationals, nearly four years after suspending them following the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. Afghans can now apply online for visas under six categories: business, student, medical, medical attendant, entry, and UN diplomat, …

KABUL – Afghanistan is accelerating the construction of the 285-kilometre Qosh Tepa Canal, a crucial project designed to irrigate over 500,000 hectares of its severely drought-affected northern provinces. This initiative represents Afghanistan’s sovereign right to harness its natural resources and addresses urgent food security and economic development needs. While concerns …

KABUL – Kyrgyzstan has massively boosted its fuel exports to Afghanistan in the first quarter of 2025, according to the National Statistical Committee. Over 40 million liters of gasoline and fuel oil were shipped to Afghanistan—over 100 times the volume exported during the same period last year. Gasoline exports to …

KABUL — The Taliban are spearheading a sweeping infrastructure push to transform Afghanistan into a regional trade corridor, reduce dependence on Pakistan, and win economic engagement from neighboring powers, according to a new expert analysis by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). Since returning to power in 2021, the Taliban have …

KABUL – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has limited public access to its weather data platforms in response to perceived cyber threats, particularly from Pakistan and Afghanistan. This precautionary measure aims to safeguard critical meteorological infrastructure from potential cyber intrusions. The IMD has implemented enhanced cybersecurity protocols, including the installation …

KABUL – In a significant shift in policy, the interim Afghan government has initiated a crackdown on militants encouraging cross-border terrorist activities against Pakistan. This move marks the first time since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 that Kabul has taken decisive action against groups operating from Afghan soil. …