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Group of Afghans living abroad in Kabul for talks with Kabir

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Mawlavi Abdul Kabir, the political deputy prime minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), met with a number of representatives and elders of the Union of Afghans living in Europe who are in Kabul at the moment.

The group, representing the Union of Afghans living in Germany, UK, Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Turkey, Norway as well as the United Arab Emirates, shared suggestions and ideas of Afghans abroad with Kabir.

One of the delegation members, Dr. Khushal Rohi, said that they have unions abroad and represent a large number of Afghans.

He said the Islamic Emirate has made considerable progress and achievements in the last three years, which Afghans and the international community are satisfied with.

According to him, the current system is the result of many sacrifices and no one should be allowed to undermine and destroy it.

He added that Afghans living abroad have great scientific and economic abilities that the Islamic Emirate can use for the development of the country.

Rohi appreciated the economic and financial policy of Afghanistan and said that Afghanistan has been saved from islands of power, corruption, insecurity and extortion. According to him, no one in the region and the world is in favor of war.

He added that the Islamic Emirate should remove its cabinet from the caretaker mode and establish a permanent government. He also called for girls and women to be allowed an education and to work.

Delegation members said that the conditions and situation of Afghanistan is very different from what is reported in the media and said they will convey the true picture of Afghanistan to the community of Afghans living in Europe.

They added that there is a need to include other strata in the government and strengthen its framework.

Zargai Maliar, a member of the delegation, also spoke and said that he is happy to be in Afghanistan and observe the progress being made.

He said that the current opportunities for the settlement and strengthening of the Afghan system has historical value and there is a need to strengthen Afghanistan’s relations with Afghans and the international community.

He said women should see themselves in the Islamic system and women should be allowed to work and study.

He also said they are happy to be a bridge between Afghanistan and the European Union and will work for the country’s recognition.

This delegation also promised to convey the position of the Islamic Emirate to Afghans living in Europe and will encourage them to visit their country and observe its progress closely.

Meanwhile, Kabir welcomed the delegation and said that he hoped they were able to see the positive achievements made by the IEA.

He said that after the regain of power, a paralyzed Afghanistan was left to the Islamic Emirate and the Islamic Emirate started “to settle the country and activate and strengthen the system from scratch”.

He said that the majority of officials had been expelled or were in the process of being expelled when the IEA’s Supreme Leader announced a general amnesty and all the departments resumed their activities.

The political deputy said that the Islamic Emirate has changed the ranks of security and the leadership of the departments and the majority of security forces of the former government have left. However, a number of them have remained and now serve in the ranks of the police and the army, he said.

“The nation never wishes for the corrupt authorities of the past to come back to power and does not want Afghanistan to become an island of power and a center of usurpation, corruption and drugs,” said Kabir.

He said that after the announcement of the general amnesty, “the Islamic Emirate set its priority on economic development and infrastructure affairs, and in the past two years, Afghanistan has been moving in a good direction in the fields of economic and commercial strengthening”.

According to him, Afghanistan had been affected by occupation, war and violence for two decades, “seeds of disunity were planted in our country, brothers and sisters were encouraged to enmity for personal interests, and people were divided in the name of ethnicity, position and language”. He added that with the arrival of the Islamic Emirate, “this hypocrisy has disappeared.”

Kabir said that now Afghanistan is a single Afghan nation with an Islamic system, and sinister plans and efforts to divide it have failed.

He clarified that now is a good time to strengthen national unity, and for the Islamic system to stand on its own feet.

He added that the protection of national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national participation, independence and freedom are guaranteed and Afghanistan is taking fast steps to move towards a better future.

Kabir said that the priority of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan is to provide a permanent policy and economic stability, to consolidate national unity and to invest in it, and it is taking steps according to the lessons of the past.

He added that the Islamic Emirate believes that Afghanistan is the connecting point of the region and implementation of major regional projects is impossible without the presence of Afghanistan, and they want these projects to be implemented.

According to him, dozens of companies have invested in Afghanistan and there are discussions with many other companies.

He said that the Islamic Emirate wants order and stability in the region and the world. “Our position is that we respect the independence and territorial integrity of countries and our independence should be respected as well. The Islamic Emirate will never allow threats to be made against anyone from Afghanistan.”

He told the delegation that today security is ensured throughout Afghanistan, you can travel anywhere in Afghanistan without fear and encourage Afghans living in Europe to return to their homeland.

He welcomed the proposal of the mentioned delegation that they mediate between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and European countries.

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Water crisis deepens in Afghanistan as families struggle for access

Traditional sources such as wells and karezes—underground channels that have sustained communities for generations—are now under severe strain.

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As the world marks World Water Day, Afghanistan is facing a worsening water crisis, with millions of people struggling to access safe and reliable supplies.

Years of drought, declining rainfall, rapid population growth and the return of families from neighbouring countries have placed increasing pressure on already fragile water systems.

Traditional sources such as wells and karezes—underground channels that have sustained communities for generations—are now under severe strain.

In many rural areas, families are forced to rely on unsafe surface water or travel long distances to meet daily needs. Women and children are most affected, often spending hours each day collecting water.

Urban centres, including Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif and Kandahar, are also grappling with shortages. Rapid population growth and unregulated groundwater extraction have led to significant depletion, leaving many households dependent on private wells or water deliveries.

The situation in Kandahar is particularly severe. Reports indicate that numerous wells have dried up, while others have dropped to depths of more than 100 metres.

Local community leader Fazil Rahman described water shortages as the most pressing challenge in his area, noting that even deep boreholes are failing to produce sufficient supply. He added that the crisis is disrupting education and livelihoods, as children are often forced to spend hours fetching water instead of attending school.

In response, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in partnership with the Urban Water Supply and Sewage State-Owned Corporation, launched a water infrastructure project in Kandahar in 2025. The initiative aims to improve access for more than 100,000 residents through expanded pipelines, new household connections and solar-powered pumping systems.

The ICRC has also upgraded a major water pumping station in Herat, now supplying water to more than 400,000 people through tens of thousands of household connections.

Beyond urban areas, water scarcity is also affecting agriculture, the backbone of many rural livelihoods. Reduced irrigation has led to lower crop yields and increased risks of food insecurity and malnutrition.

To support affected communities, the ICRC has rehabilitated irrigation canals, karezes and flood protection systems in several provinces, including projects in Parwan Province.

Despite these efforts, humanitarian organisations warn that aid alone will not be enough. Long-term investment in infrastructure, improved water management and stronger policies will be essential to address the crisis.

Without sustained and coordinated action, experts caution that water shortages could continue to threaten public health, food security and stability across Afghanistan.

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Deadly violence likely without dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan: ICG

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The International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned that rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan risk spiralling into further deadly conflict unless both sides return to dialogue.

In a recent statement, the organisation said last week’s strike on a hospital in Kabul marked a significant escalation, pushing already strained relations closer to direct confrontation. Analysts say ongoing exchanges of airstrikes and artillery fire have heightened fears of a broader regional crisis.

The attack on a major drug rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital reportedly killed more than 400 people and injured at least 265, drawing international concern.

Islamabad has accused Kabul of allowing militant groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to operate from its territory—an allegation Afghan authorities deny. Kabul has instead condemned Pakistan’s military actions as violations of its sovereignty.

The ICG warned that current trends point to an escalating cycle of violence that could result in significant military costs with little strategic gain for Pakistan.

At the same time, the group noted that the fighting has further isolated Afghanistan diplomatically.

While several countries expressed condolences following the 16 March strike, there has been limited international condemnation of Pakistan’s actions, alongside increasing calls for Kabul to curb militant activity within its borders.

The organisation stressed the urgent need for international support to help both countries rebuild trust and address shared security threats. Without renewed engagement, it cautioned, further deadly violence appears unavoidable.

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Pakistani military violates Afghanistan ceasefire again

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Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, said that a mortar shell of the Pakistani military regime hit Shanpat area of ​​Nari district of Kunar province at 9:30 am on Sunday, killing one civilian and wounding another.

The injured person is a woman, he said.

Pakistani forces also opened fire on a civilian vehicle in Shakin district of Paktika province, but no casualties were reported, Fitrat said.

The Pakistani government had earlier announced that it would halt its attacks on Afghanistan until Monday night on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

 

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