Officials say the talks will also explore ways to promote stability and development in Afghanistan, which remains central to regional peace and economic integration.
To mark the occasion this year, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs declared a public holiday.
The detainee admitted to his actions during interrogation, expressing deep regret and describing his behavior as the result of ignorance.
Abdul Latif Mansoor, the Minister of Water and Energy, wrote on his X page that this dam was constructed at a cost of $117 million dollars...
Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate is using force and other measures to divert international aid, block minority communities from receiving assistance, and may be colluding with U.N. officials...
WFP said it has provided emergency food assistance to more than 300,000 returnees at border points, with vital support from donors.
The Kyrgyz side pledged to make commercial visa issuance easier, improve banking links, and facilitate transport routes for Afghan traders.
Officials at Nangarhar’s Department of Labor and Social Affairs insist they are making progress, noting that recent initiatives have begun to reduce the number of working...
UNICEF also appealed to donor countries to increase funding for humanitarian programs supporting returnees, with a focus on women and children.
According to U.S. officials, Habibi’s detention is likely linked to the CIA’s use of his employer’s security cameras to track Zawahiri.
“The situation of returnees is critical,” said the IOM Chief of Mission in Afghanistan, who recently visited border entry points.
The report also warned of rising cases of livestock disease—particularly foot-and-mouth disease—adding to the pressure on farming communities already struggling with dwindling feed and water supplies.
Pakistani authorities have said that Islamabad wants all Afghan nationals to leave except for those who have valid visas.
This is the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which began on August 5 and will continue for four days.
Agriculture continues to form the backbone of Afghanistan’s economy and food system.
While Iran has maintained a working relationship with Kabul since the IEA returned to power in August 2021, it has yet to formally recognize the IEA.
Khan also emphasized the need to improve relations with Afghanistan, calling it a “Muslim neighbour” with whom all disputes should be settled through talks rather than...
The agenda also included planned meetings with Kyrgyz officials and representatives of other participating countries.
The initiative is intended to strengthen regional transport connectivity and improve transit efficiency between South and Central Asia.
Al-Yafei described the current situation in Afghanistan as improving and expressed the network’s readiness to increase its engagement and support for Afghan media initiatives.