Afghanistan: People protest in Nangarhar over closure of Torkham border crossing
A large number of people demonstrated in Nangarhar region of Afghanistan recently over the closure of the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan for the past couple of days ever since the security forces of the neighbouring nations exchanged fires.
Meth trafficking surges in and around Afghanistan
Methamphetamine trafficking in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries is surging, according to a report published on Sunday by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Pakistan-Afghanistan clash: Torkham border crossing remains closed for third consecutive day
Days after the security forces of Afghanistan and Pakistan exchanged gunfire, the Torkham border crossing between the two nations remained closed for commercial activities and pedestrian movement for the third consecutive day on Friday.
Four Pakistani soldiers die during suspected terror attack on army check posts in Chitral
At least four Pakistani soldiers died while repulsing 'terrorist attacks' on two Pakistan Army check posts located near the Afghanistan border in Kalash region, media reports said.
Clash between Afghanistan-Pakistan security forces: Torkham border remains shut for another day
The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained closed for the second consecutive day on Thursday following clashes between security forces of the neighbouring countries this week.
Afghanistan-Pakistan: Clashes occur at Torkham border checkpoint
An exchange of gunfire erupted between the Afghan military and Pakistani border soldiers at the Torkham checkpoint on Wednesday, eyewitnesses told Sputnik.
Afghanistan: WFP forced to cut food aid for 2 million more
Food assistance to two million people in Afghanistan will have to be cut later this month, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Taliban now bans women from entering Band-e-Amir National Park in Bamiyan
Taliban rulers of Afghanistan, a group that recently completed two-year rule in the country, have banned women from visiting Band-e-Amir National Park in the central Bamiyan province, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Female Youtuber killed in Kabul
A female Youtuber has been killed in Afghanistan's Kabul city, the Taliban confirmed on Thursday.
Afghanistan’s Taliban responsible for revenge killings, torture of former officials
New York: In Afghanistan, hundreds of former government officials and members of the armed forces have allegedly been killed despite assurances from the Taliban of an amnesty, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday.
More than 20 female artists exhibit paintings in in Taliban-ruled Kabul
In a country ruled by Taliban forces and eves being dominated, over 20 female artists exhibited their paintings in Kabul by holding an exhibition.
India supplied 47,500 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan since Taliban takeover
India has sent 47,500 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan over the past two years, media reports said.
WHO calls for greater investment in Afghanistan’s health system
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday appealed for donors to ramp up funding to provide healthcare to some 14 million people in Afghanistan, particularly in underserved areas where infrastructure is severely lacking.
Afghanistan: Blast rocks Taloqan, 2 hurt
Kabul: An explosion hit Taloqan region of Afghanistan on Tuesday which left at least two people injured, media reports said on Wednesday.
Rights experts denounce idea of ‘reformed’ Taliban two years after return to power
New York: More than 30 independent UN human rights experts have called for the international community to recommit to support the people of Afghanistan, in a statement issued on Monday marking two years since the Taliban took power.