Afghanistan, Iran pledge cooperation in agriculture sector

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghan and Iranian officials have discussed the development of industrial agriculture, investment in agricultural products, strengthening private sector and emphasized continuation of bilateral cooperation in various fields of agriculture …

See humanitarian fallout in Afghanistan, UN diplomat tells policymakers

KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher has urged policymakers responsible for cutting humanitarian aid to visit hospitals in Afghanistan, such as the one in southern Kandahar province, to witness …

Pahalgam Attack: Why did Taliban-ruled Afghanistan support India, not Pakistan?

Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi strongly condemned the Pahalgan attack. Earlier too, the Taliban condemned the terrorist attack and said that such incidents undermine efforts to ensure regional security and stability. …

OIC and Afghanistan’s Red Crescent sign agreement to treat 30 children with heart diseases

The OIC and Afghanistan’s Red Crescent signed an agreement to treat 30 children with heart diseases, addressing urgent healthcare needs. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in partnership with the Afghanistan Red Crescent under the Taliban …

Ministry of Public Health: UN delivering expired and unusable Aid Packages to Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Health Ministry accused the UN of sending expired and unusable aid, urging greater transparency and accountability in humanitarian support. Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Public Health, Noorjalal Jalali on Wednesday, April 30, has accused …

UN warns restrictions on women in Afghanistan to cost $920 million by 2026

The UN warns that restrictions on women in Afghanistan will result in a $920 million loss by 2026, worsening economic conditions. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Afghanistan has warned that the Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls …

Cook kills three Taliban members at Security Post in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province

A cook at a security post in eastern Afghanistan killed three Taliban forces, highlighting rising insecurity and internal conflicts. In a rare incident in Nangarhar province, three members of the Taliban forces were killed at a security post by the cook. …

Gainesville native wounded in Afghanistan 15 years ago receives Purple Heart

Afghanistan sends 30,000 Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia this year

15:57, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus This year, 30,000 Afghan pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj, with the first group departing on April 29, The Khaama Press News Agency reported. . The Taliban administration has announced the commencement of this …

Iran offers agricultural technical services to Afghanistan

TEHRAN - Iran is ready to export technical and engineering services in agriculture to Afghanistan, the country’s agriculture minister said during talks with officials from the Taliban-led government. According to IRIB News, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza …