Officials from the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing say infrastructure work is ongoing and expanding.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has consistently maintained that security is ensured across the country.
Herat police said no incidents of violence were recorded during the protest and stated that some images circulating online were misleading or digitally altered.
The expansion marks the second increase in service since the UAE national carrier launched flights to the Afghan capital in March 2026.
The UN official expressed concern over the reported civilian casualties and urged all sides to avoid actions that could further endanger civilian lives.
Gagnon said many returnees are arriving with limited resources and face difficulties reintegrating into communities already struggling with economic hardship.
The Security Council session is expected to review political, security, economic and humanitarian developments in Afghanistan over the past three months.
UNAMA said it had received reports of multiple arrests and detentions of women in Herat linked to alleged violations of dress regulations and was closely monitoring...
In his address, the Islamic Emirate leader further urged officials to remain vigilant in administrative, political, economic and military affairs.
According to the Security Council, Afghanistan remains one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, with an estimated 21.9 million people requiring assistance this year.
The meeting comes as the UN Security Council prepares to renew UNAMA’s mandate before its expiry on 17 June, alongside its quarterly briefing on Afghanistan.
The project gained momentum in July 2025 when Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan signed a trilateral agreement in Kabul to jointly prepare the feasibility study for the...
In a statement, Karzai said that 74 Afghan girls had successfully graduated from various universities across the United States through the foundation’s scholarship program.
Households in Afghanistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka are among the most seriously affected and face mounting pressure due to higher fuel costs, food price spikes, income...
Uzbekistan's First Deputy Foreign Minister, Bakhromjon Aloev, said a more prosperous and economically integrated Afghanistan could help promote regional stability after decades of conflict.
According to WFP, an additional 2.3 million people in Afghanistan have been pushed into acute hunger since the crisis began nearly 100 days ago.
The Deputy Governor accepted the invitation and said he plans to travel to Kabul in the coming months at the head of a trade delegation.
Azizi stressed that shared economic interests can play a crucial role in fostering lasting peace, mutual trust, and regional stability.
He warned that repeating past mistakes could further destabilize Pashtun and Baloch regions, pushing them into deeper political and security crises.
Growing frustration over the situation prompted a grand jirga in Landi Kotal attended by political leaders, tribal elders, traders, labour representatives and transport operators.
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