Friday’s explosion near Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Mosque in Kabul city center has sparked widespread condemnation after seven people were killed and dozens wounded. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said Friday’s attack in Kabul was a reminder of insecurity and the continuation of terrorist activities in Afghanistan. “Another bitter reminder of ongoing insecurity and terrorist activity in […]

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently warned that his country needs “an infinite amount of funding” to support flood relief efforts. Torrential rains and heavy flooding have killed more than 1,550 people and displaced millions. Compounding the challenge are Pakistan’s intensifying food and health crises, as flood-borne diseases surge and nearly two-thirds of the country’s food basket has been destroyed. […]

By calling for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, countries want people of their choice in the government, Suhail Shaheen, head of political office of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Qatar, said this week. “It appears from the tone of certain countries’ call that if people close to them are included in the government, it would become an inclusive […]

An explosion went off near Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque in central Kabul on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 41 others, police said. The blast happened as worshipers were leaving the mosque following the Friday prayers, said Khalid Zadran, a spokesman for Kabul police. He said that the explosion was triggered by explosives placed in a vehicle. Videos on social […]

An explosion in Afghanistan’s capital has killed at least three people and wounded 13 others, a Taliban official said on Wednesday. According to Khalid Zadran, the Taliban-appointed spokesman for the Kabul police chief, the blast occurred in a restaurant in the city’s western Dehmazang neighborhood. A team has arrived in the area to find out the cause of the blast, […]

An explosion in Kabul on Wednesday left three people dead and 13 others wounded, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) officials confirmed. According to Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran, the blast occurred in a restaurant in the city’s western Dehmazang neighborhood. The actual nature of the explosion has not yet been confirmed but a number of eyewitnesses said a gas cylinder […]

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said in a meeting with UNAMA head Marcus Potzel on Wednesday in Kabul that IEA’s policy is one of constructive interaction with the world. “IEA was taking on a policy of constructive interaction with the world where UNAMA can play a significant role thereon,” said Muttaqi. During the meeting Muttaqi […]

There is no clarity from the international community on the way forward for Afghanistan, Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday. “We’ve been advising the international community that we need to arrange a blueprint for the way forward—what are the required series of conditions we need from the current leadership in Afghanistan, in exchange of […]

Afghanistan’s foreign ministry said Wednesday a joint working team will be established with Turkey and that a high-level delegation from Ankara will visit Kabul to discuss investment and trade opportunities. According to a statement issued by the ministry, a virtual meeting was held on Wednesday morning with their Turkish counterparts. The ministry said it was also decided at the meeting […]

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) supreme leader issued an order on Tuesday announcing a reshuffle of several national and provincial positions, including replacing the education minister. IEA spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid released the list of changes, saying they were made by order of their supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada. Education Minister Noorullah Munir would be replaced in the role by Kandahar […]