UN urges Taliban to protect journalists, ensure media freedom in Afghanistan

United Nations has called on Taliban authorities to protect journalists and media workers as well as ensure that media outlets can operate freely, without restrictions or censorship, in Afghanistan. In a joint report titled Media Freedom in Afghanistan, …

Tahawol: Russia’s policy towards Afghanistan reviewed

Protests by Imran Khan supporters disrupt trade with Afghanistan

Pakistani media reported that due to protests by supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and road blockages, the transportation of export and import goods between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been disrupted. Dawn newspaper reported on …

174 refugee families have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran

The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan reports that dozens of Afghan families have been expelled from Iran and Pakistan and have returned to the country. The ministry stated that 174 Afghan families have re-entered the country through …

Over 100 Afghan migrants’ bodies transferred from Iran to Afghanistan’s Nimroz

At least 100 Afghan migrants’ bodies have reportedly been transferred from Iran to Nimroz province in recent months, highlighting the growing risks faced by those attempting to cross the border. Reports indicate that at least 100 Afghan migrants’ bodies …

Afghanistan: Surge in synthetic drugs could threaten public health

The Mapping of Facilities for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Afghanistan report, conducted in collaboration with the UN Development Programme (UNDP), is the first comprehensive survey of the country's treatment capacity. While services are …

Country Director, Afghanistan

OrganizationBBC Media Action LocationKabul, Afghanistan Deadline5 December 2024 The Country Director will lead the development and implementation of country strategy, taking overall responsibility for the running of BBC Media Action’s office in Afghanistan …

5.0-magnitude quake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region: GFZ

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region at 17:31:02 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 100.0 km, was initially …

Afghanistan wants to build global relations through Islamic finance, halal trade

Afghanistan wants to build and strengthen effective economic and trade relations with neighbouring countries, the region and the world through Islamic finance and halal (lawful) trade, the Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce said Wednesday, Anadolu …

Iran says change of envoy to Afghanistan ‘routine’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has agreed to testify publicly at a House of Representatives committee hearing on the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. According to the committee, chair Michael McCaul, Blinken had committed to appear at a public …