Mujahid added that Afghanistan’s long-term development should ultimately be driven by the efforts, capital and resources of Afghans themselves.
Speaking at a government press conference in Kabul, Mujahid called on Pakistan to allow Afghan students to remain in the country and complete their studies.
Muttaqi said the Islamic Emirate welcomes US investment and urged Washington to look beyond the two decades of war in assessing relations between the two countries.
Mujahid said Afghanistan needs diplomatic and economic relations with the United States, arguing that such ties should have been established long ago.
Mujahid said some countries at times seek to prevent Afghanistan from participating in the summit.
Referring to the collapse of the previous government and the US withdrawal in August 2021, Mujahid said Kabul wants to establish normal diplomatic relations with Washington.
Ahmad Shah Deendost, the former governor of Sar-e-Pul, has been appointed police chief of Badakhshan.
Mujahid also assured Tajikistan that Afghan territory would not be allowed to be used against the neighboring country.
His remarks came after Sharif said Pakistan wants peace and stability in Afghanistan but considers the use of Afghan soil for terrorist activities “unacceptable.”
Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has again rejected claims that foreign militants are present and operating in Afghanistan.
Regarding the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Mujahid said the group operates in Pakistan, while claiming that al-Qaeda is not present in the region and “does not exist...
Mujahid reiterated that maintaining security and fostering stable relations with neighbouring countries remain key priorities for the Islamic Emirate.
Mujahid said the country's border forces are fully responsible for safeguarding Afghanistan's territorial integrity and national interests.
His remarks came after the European Union, speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, once again emphasized the need for an inclusive political...
The spokesman added that only in the past year, thousands of cases of forced marriages involving girls were addressed in the courts.
Speaking in response to the move, Islamic Emirate spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the continued use of sanctions reflects a failure of policy and analysis.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar said the temporary truce is a constructive gesture that could help de-escalate the situation and promote calm along the...
In a statement released on Friday, Mujahid said the strikes took place in multiple locations, including Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia and Paktika provinces, as well as other...
The Ministry of Justice said none of the Islamic Emirate’s legislative documents include any article, clause, or provision that conflicts with Islamic Sharia.
Officials warned that continued violations risk destabilizing the wider region at a time when both countries face security and economic pressures.