Latest News
Qatar’s Prime Minister calls for incentive-based engagement with Afghanistan
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, has urged the international community to adopt an incentive-based approach rather than punitive measures in dealing with Afghanistan under the Islamic Emirate rule.
Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York City on Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammed acknowledged that while Afghanistan’s transition since the Islamic Emirate takeover did not unfold smoothly, the situation was also “not as bad as expected and we know that there are a lot of challenges over there.”
The Qatari leader emphasized the existence of differing perspectives within Afghanistan’s leadership, with some focusing on restrictions and others wanting normal relationship with the international community.
“And I believe that what will prevail at the end the ones who wants to build a state that has a normal relationship with the international community.”
Sheikh Mohammed called on the global community to rethink its strategy toward Kabul, suggesting that positive reinforcement could yield better results than isolation or sanctions.
“Efforts to change the situation in Afghanistan should be carried out in an incentivizing way instead of a penalizing way,” he said. “Instead of saying, ‘Because you are doing this, I will sanction you,’ the approach should be, ‘If you do this, I will reward you for that.’ So I think that this mindset needs to be changed by the international community then we can get maybe Afghanistan in the right track.”
Qatar has played a key diplomatic role in Afghanistan for years, hosting talks between the Islamic Emirate and the United States that led to the 2020 Doha Agreement. Since the Islamic Emirate’s return to power in 2021, Doha has maintained open channels with the Islamic Emirate while advocating for international engagement to encourage moderation and stability in the country.
The Islamic Emirate has not yet commented on the Qatari PM’s recent remarks. It has previously emphasised that it remains united and seeks normal relations with the world.
Latest News
Pakistan’s rocket attacks still ongoing on Nari district, Kunar
Farid Dehqan, spokesperson for the Khas Kunar police command, said that rocket attacks by the Pakistani military regime are still ongoing in the province.
These attacks come despite earlier announcements by the Pakistani military of a temporary ceasefire for Eid.
Latest News
IEA defense ministry accuses Pakistan of ceasefire violations
Afghanistan’s Chief of Armed Forces, Fasihuddin Fitrat, said in his Eid message that Pakistan’s military regime has violated the ceasefire along the Durand line.
According to the Eid message released by the Ministry of Defense, several civilians were killed in attacks carried out by Pakistani forces in border areas.
Fitrat added that the continuation of Pakistan’s attacks despite the ceasefire “demonstrates a lack of commitment and deception” on the part of the country.
He stressed that the Islamic Emirate has refrained from retaliatory action in order to prevent further deterioration of the situation and has remained committed to the ceasefire.
However, he warned that if such attacks are repeated, “the ceasefire will become meaningless,” and the Islamic Emirate will deliver a “decisive response” to Pakistan’s actions.
It is worth noting that the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan reached a temporary ceasefire on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr through mediation by Qatar, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
Latest News
Security Sources: Pakistani military shelling in Kunar and Nuristan leaves female doctor dead
The sources said the vehicle was struck by gunfire and subsequently fell into the Kunar River.
Security sources report that several security incidents in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nuristan have resulted in the death of a female doctor, injuries to others, and several people reported missing.
According to the sources, early Thursday morning at around 9:30 a.m., Pakistani military forces opened fire on a Toyota vehicle in the Dokalam Baghcha area of Nari district in Kunar province.
The sources said the vehicle was struck by gunfire and subsequently fell into the Kunar River. As a result of the incident, a female doctor was killed and another person was injured. Five other individuals who were reportedly in the vehicle remain missing, the sources added.
In a separate incident, security sources stated that around 11:00 a.m. in the Seno area of Shultan district, Kunar province, Pakistani forces carried out artillery shelling that left one person injured. The injured individual was transferred to the provincial hospital for medical treatment.
Meanwhile, security sources in Nuristan say that despite Pakistan’s announced ceasefire, the main road between Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal districts has been completely closed to traffic since Thursday morning.
According to the sources, the closure of the route has caused serious difficulties for local residents, preventing any movement in the area. The sources also claim that Pakistani military posts are located within close proximity of the road and have opened fire on people attempting to pass through the area.
-
Latest News4 days agoIEA Supreme Leader issues Eid-ul-Fitr message urging unity and support for Islamic system
-
Latest News5 days agoRegional criticism grows amid Pakistan strikes inside Afghanistan
-
Latest News5 days agoAfghan airstrike targets a military camp in South Waziristan
-
Business4 days agoTurkmenistan, Afghanistan discuss steps to speed up land acquisition for TAPI pipeline
-
Sport5 days agoIPL 2026 kicks off in under two weeks; Afghan players set to shine
-
Latest News2 days agoIEA announces temporary pause in defensive operations against Pakistan for Eid
-
Sport3 days agoAfghanistan national buzkashi team defeats Hungary 14–0
-
Latest News4 days agoCAIR-Texas calls for probe after Afghan refugee dies in ICE custody
