The new seismic survey marks the second major energy exploration initiative by Uzbek companies in Afghanistan in recent years.
Wang noted that China’s Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs is currently shuttling between the two countries to help promote dialogue and reconciliation.
The total construction area will cover approximately 17,000 square meters, with an estimated cost of 424.8 million Chinese yuan. The funding will be provided free of...
Over the past year, some 2 million Afghans have returned from Iran, highlighting the urgent need for economic opportunities, especially for women, said UNHCR.
Afghanistan remains in the midst of a prolonged humanitarian crisis marked by widespread poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity.
The Chinese envoy added that China remains in contact with Pakistani authorities and is working to encourage de-escalation and constructive engagement between the two neighboring countries.
Air and ground strikes have reportedly impacted more than 30 districts in Nangarhar, Nuristan, Kunar, Laghman, Paktika, Paktya, Khost, Kandahar and Helmand provinces.
Respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, he said, remains essential for fostering regional stability and building trust among neighboring states.
According to Home Office figures, approximately 39 percent of the 100,000 people who claimed asylum in 2025 had initially arrived in the UK through legal routes,...
He urged national traders to refrain from unjustified price increases in order to maintain market stability.
He added that, in his view, the gap between the Pakistani people and the country’s ruling structure appears to be widening.
From the evening of 26 February to 2 March 2026, UNAMA recorded at least 146 civilian casualties across Afghanistan, including 42 deaths and 104 injuries, among...
The toll on Afghan forces, he said, includes 28 soldiers killed and 42 wounded, while three Pakistani drones have been shot down during the same period.
Haji Mohammad Ismail, Deputy of the Bayat Foundation, said the program reflects the organization’s long-standing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities.
The bulk of cargo passed through the key rail links at Hairatan, Aqina, Torghundi, and the Khawaf–Herat railway connecting Afghanistan with Iran.
On his X account, Karzai expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the Iranian government and people.
Khalilzad stated: “Pakistan’s demands from Afghanistan are so unreasonable that even the government of Pakistan is embarrassed to articulate them.”
The ministry said preliminary assessments indicate the operations caused significant damage to the intended targets.
NAMA said council members will also meet again on March 17 to review the mandate and ongoing activities of the mission in Afghanistan.
In a separate incident in Dand Patan district of Paktia province, Fitrat said a mortar round struck a residential house, killing one civilian and injuring another.
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