Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD/KABUL – Following a deadlock in internationally-mediated talks in Istanbul, Pakistan has signaled a willingness to restart dialogue with the Taliban government in Kabul. This overture comes amidst a dramatic escalation in…

The talks between the Pakistani and Afghan sides in Turkey concluded without any outcome, and during this time, the behavior of the Pakistani side surprised and disappointed even the mediators. Sources stated: "What was very interesting…

The Government of India, through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Ministry of External Affairs, has announced 1,000 scholarships for Afghan students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate courses online for the…

KABUL – Malaria utgjør fortsatt en betydelig folkehelseutfordring i Afghanistan, med over 50 000 bekreftede tilfeller registrert ved offentlige og private helsesentre de siste seks månedene, ifølge helsemyndighetene. Økende antall…

After months of relentless bombardment, the near-total destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure, and the killing of tens of thousands of civilians, Israel, despite its overwhelming military advantage and the full backing of the United States,…

På Torkham-grensen, hvor Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa møter Afghanistans Nangarhar-provins, har den vanlige summingen av handel og reise blitt erstattet av stille fortvilelse. Trette og engstelige, vender titusener av afghanske familier…

For the past half-century—especially in recent decades—most Afghan politicians have taken unstable and contradictory positions in their foreign relations, particularly with neighboring countries. These fragile positions were often based on…

Nearly 10 million people—one-quarter of Afghanistan’s population—suffer from acute food insecurity, with child malnutrition rates reaching record levels. Afghanistan is experiencing its sharpest rise ever in child malnutrition, the United…

The UN warns that most Kabul residents live in unsafe, informal settlements vulnerable to climate change and lacking essential services. Rapid Urban Growth, Deepening Inequality Kabul now houses more than 40% of Afghanistan’s…

Afghanistan, a nation long marred by conflict and turmoil, stands at a critical juncture. Recent developments—including cracks within the Taliban leadership and the surging value of the U.S. dollar—have created an opportunity for reflection…