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Officials confident practical work on TAPI in Afghanistan will start soon

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Officials from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said discussions were held recently with Turkmenistan officials and that practical work on the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project will start soon.

Officials said discussions were held with Turkmen officials during their recent visit to Herat.

The trans-Afghanistan pipeline has been on the cards for years and once complete will transport natural gas from the Galkynysh Gas Field in Turkmenistan through Afghanistan into Pakistan and then to India.

Construction on the project started in Turkmenistan on 13 December 2015 but is currently stalled on the Afghanistan side.

The ministry’s spokesman Homayoun Afghan said however that problems have been resolved to some extent and that resumption of work will start soon.

Officials from the Chamber of Industries and Mines say that once complete, Afghanistan will receive 500 million cubic meters of gas for ten years and then one billion cubic meters of gas for twenty years.

According to them, the government will also earn about $500 million a year in transit fees.

“If the TAPI project is implemented, it will be vital economically for Afghanistan and for three countries that are involved in this project,” said Sakhi Ahmad Payman, deputy head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines.

“In the future, we will be able to use this gas to move gas-related industries and produce energy. Our gas imports will decrease. In general, Afghanistan will get a good income from the economic point of view,” Payman added.

Khanjan Alkozi, a member of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), also said that this is a “major” project that will provide employment opportunities for thousands of people.

In addition, economic experts believe that the grounds for the implementation of large economic projects in the country have been provided and the opportunity should be used effectively.

TAPI gas pipeline is 1,800 km long and extends from Afghanistan and Pakistan to India – of which 735 km of it will traverse Afghanistan through the provinces of Herat, Farah, Helmand and Kandahar.

It is estimated that the cost of this project will exceed $22.5 billion.

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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach knockout stage

The record-breaking performance continued a remarkable run for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has now scored in six consecutive World Cup matches and leads the Golden Boot race with five goals.

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Lionel Messi added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career on Monday, becoming the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history as Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Austria and booked their place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 tournament.

The Argentine captain scored both goals in a hard-fought Group J encounter, taking his World Cup tally to 18 goals and surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who previously held the record with 16.

Just days before his 39th birthday, Messi delivered when it mattered most, despite seeing an early penalty saved. His brace ensured defending champions Argentina maintained their perfect start to the tournament and qualified for the Round of 32 with a game to spare.

The record-breaking performance continued a remarkable run for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has now scored in six consecutive World Cup matches and leads the Golden Boot race with five goals.

Nearly 20 years after making his World Cup debut, Messi is once again at the centre of football history, proving that age has done little to diminish his extraordinary influence on the game’s biggest stage.

As the race for the trophy heats up, fans across Afghanistan can tune in live to Ariana Radio and Television Network (ATN) to watch the thrilling event. For updated schedules, highlights and information, fans can follow Ariana Television and Ariana News’ social media platforms.

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UN warns life becoming ‘impossible’ in remote areas of Afghanistan as aid funding falls short

Olga Cherevko, an OCHA official, said some villages have been left nearly deserted as families migrate in search of better living conditions.

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The United Nations has warned that life is becoming increasingly difficult in remote parts of Afghanistan as a deepening humanitarian crisis, driven by drought, food insecurity, and a severe funding shortfall, continues to affect millions across the country.

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), nearly 22 million people in Afghanistan require humanitarian assistance, while the organization’s $1.7 billion appeal for 2026 has received only 14 percent of the funding needed.

Aid workers say prolonged drought and water scarcity have devastated rural communities, forcing many families to abandon their homes and livelihoods. In Bamyan province, one of the country’s hardest-hit regions, residents have reported widespread crop failures due to a lack of water for irrigation.

Olga Cherevko, an OCHA official, said some villages have been left nearly deserted as families migrate in search of better living conditions.

“This particular village (in Bamyan province) that I went to, they told me that around half of the population had left, actually, because there’s simply no water to irrigate the lands, and so all the crops that they were growing, they dried up,” Cherevko told UN News. “People who could leave, they left.” 

Those who remain often lack the resources to relocate and face severe hardship. Cherevko recalled meeting a father of nine whose family was surviving on a soup made from potato peelings.

The crisis is particularly severe for children. The United Nations estimates that 3.7 million Afghan children are suffering from acute malnutrition, with many cases going undetected until it is too late. Aid workers have reported instances where children died because parents were unaware of the signs of malnutrition and delayed seeking treatment.

Despite financial constraints, humanitarian agencies continue to provide assistance. Between January and April this year, aid partners reached 5.9 million people with at least one form of support, including 3.5 million people who received food assistance.

However, the United Nations has warned that without significantly increased international funding, millions of Afghans will remain vulnerable to worsening hunger, poverty, and displacement in the months ahead.

 

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Afghanistan expresses condolences over deadly gas facility blast in Qatar

At least ​thirteen ‌people were killed ​and ​66 people ⁠injured ​after an ​explosion at Qatar’s ​core ​LNG processing site ‌of ⁠Ras Laffan on ​Sunday, ​Energy ⁠Minister Saad ​al-Kaab ​said ⁠on Monday.

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Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday expressed its deep sorrow and condolences following an explosion at Qatar’s ​core ​LNG processing site ‌of ⁠Ras Laffan, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the ministry conveyed its sympathy to the government and people of Qatar, as well as to the families of the victims affected by the tragedy.

The ministry also wished the injured a swift and full recovery, prayed for mercy and forgiveness for those who lost their lives, and extended its heartfelt condolences to their families, asking for patience and strength for them during this difficult time.

At least ​thirteen ‌people were killed ​and ​66 people ⁠injured ​after an ​explosion at Qatar’s ​core ​LNG processing site ‌of ⁠Ras Laffan on ​Sunday, ​Energy ⁠Minister Saad ​al-Kaab ​said ⁠on Monday.

 
 
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