Sharafat Zaman, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, said at least 534 people have been injured and more than 20 others killed.
Eastern and northeastern Afghanistan, especially regions along its borders with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, are particularly prone to earthquakes.
The earthquake’s epicenter was reported in Khulm district of Samangan province, where local officials say over 70 houses have been destroyed.
The latest medical aid underscores India’s longstanding partnership with Afghanistan and its ongoing support in humanitarian and developmental areas.
As the young champions returned home on Sunday, scenes of overwhelming celebration unfolded in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of western Kabul.
Minister Azizi welcomed Kazakhstan’s growing engagement, noting Afghanistan’s interest in attracting Kazakh investment in agriculture, energy, transport, mining, and construction.
The Afghan delegation, led by Sadr, visited Tehran to participate in the 4th Meeting of the Interior Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
Officials highlighted that with Kazakhstan’s strong grain harvest this year, there is significant potential to increase exports to the Afghan market.
According to reliable sources, the existing waiver expired on Tuesday, but following intensive negotiations, India succeeded in obtaining an extension from Washington.
The two sides agreed to accelerate the implementation of existing trade agreements, address transit and banking challenges, and facilitate smoother operations for Afghan traders in Kazakhstan.
Jalali reaffirmed Afghanistan’s commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes through “joint programs, preventive initiatives, and stronger community-based services.”
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The report, based on interviews with 111 people across 32 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces, documents the human cost of the outage.
Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, warned in an interview with Ariana News that any attack would be met with a decisive response.
Qani added that the meeting—guided by shared Islamic values and mutual interests—marked a significant step toward deepening friendship and security cooperation between Kabul and Ankara.
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kitchen essentials such as garlic and ginger also saw extreme discrepancies between official and retail prices, deepening frustration among consumers.
The ministry said this development marks an important step in expanding transit and economic cooperation between Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
The Afghan negotiators emphasized that tension and confrontation benefit neither side, a sentiment echoed by mediators who continue to advocate for sustained engagement and mutual understanding.