Afghanistan’s public universities reopen after six months

Afghan government universities reopened to male and female students on Saturday after a hiatus of six months.

Trying our best to facilitate Taliban govt: Sadiq

A senior Pakistani diplomat says his country is doing all it can to facilitate the interim Taliban government and Afghan citizens.

Joint ministerial statement of Tehran meeting, broad-based government is solution of Afghanistan’s issues

Tehran having invited foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and the Russian Federation held a second meeting of Afghanistan’s neighbors on the country on Wednesday, October 27.

The Poor Condition of Private Schools in Ghazni Province

School principals explained their situation as worrying after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

Help rebuild Afghan banking system, US urged

The Biden administration has been asked to help rebuild Afghanistan’s banking system to prevent a total collapse of the Afghan state.

Mining firm evade spending $700,000 in community services

The Amania Mining Company (AMC) has avoided spending $700,000 in community services in the Neash district of southern Kandahar province, Pajhwok Afghan News has reliably learned.

Nearly 700 Explosives Found in Afghanistan Firing Ranges

Kabul: Nearly 700 unexploded ordnance and war remnants have been found during the New Zealand (NZ) Defence Force’s clearing of firing ranges used by New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan.

Health situation in Afghanistan still dire: WHO chief

The UN health agency chief has urged the world to help Afghans avert a brewing humanitarian disaster in their country.

Mysterious Illness Claims 1, Hospitalizes Hundreds in India

ANDHRA PRADESH, India – At least one person has died and 227 have been hospitalized by an unidentified illness in India’s southeastern state of Andhra Pradesh, according to sources, causing a widespread concern among locals.

UN launches ‘biggest ever appeal for single country’ of $4.4 billion for Afghanistan

The UN launched the “biggest ever appeal” for humanitarian aid for Afghanistan for $4.4 billion dollars on Tuesday to stop it from sinking into a humanitarian crisis.

Afghanistan Is not Ready for the 4th COVID-19 Wave

The fourth wave of the CIVID-19 in Afghanistan will be catastrophic.

Afghans concerned over ‘increased’ unemployment rate

Local media reported that a number of people in the country, especially in the capital complained about a consecutive increase in unemployment due to unfair political conditions in Afghanistan.

Turkey provides scholarships for children of Afghan forces

Turkey provides scholarships for children of Afghan security forces who have lost their lives in defending their country.

Talks teams in Doha agree to continue negotiations

While a ceasefire is still elusive, two days of talks in Doha, Qatar, between the Afghan government and Taliban delegations wrapped up on a somewhat positive note after both sides agreed to continue negotiations.

Antibiotics not enough to treat Covid-19

Social media is abuzz with rumours that the “coronavirus is a bacterium, not a virus, and antibiotics and aspirin should be used to treat it”,

Stop Making Government Institutions Inefficient

Taliban officials in Kunduz province fired some experienced staff from the province's agriculture, irrigation, and livestock department and replaced them with graduates of religious schools.

Covid-19 hospital in Faryab was closed

Officials at Covid-19 Hospital say that after months, waiting for funding for the hospital, the door was finally closed. The staff and work team of Covid-19 in Faryab have not been paid for 9 months.

China Attempts to Hold Extended “Troika” Summit on Afghanistan

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, especially how to prevent a humanitarian crisis.

The Taliban Must Prevent the Collapse of Afghanistan’s Health System

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has placed a heavy burden on the shoulders of civilians.

India to Ship COVID19 Vaccines to Afghanistan in Few Weeks

200 officials suspected of embezzling COVID funds

The Inspector General’s Office of Afghanistan says that more than 200 government officials are suspected of being involved in embezzling COVID-19 funds.

India vows continued humanitarian aid for Afghans

India has promised continued and timely humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.

EU Denies Recognition of Govt, Pledges Engagement

The European Union said that it would not recognize the current Afghan government but pledged to remain engaged in order to avert economic and social collapse in Afghanistan.

Covid-19 hospital in Kunduz on the verge of closure

Health officials warn the Covid-19 hospital in northern Kunduz province may be closed due to no-payment of staff salaries and lack of necessary facilities.

Kabulis less interested in Covid-19 vaccination: Mobile teams

The government has made available Covid-19 vaccination in all residential areas and mosques, but people are less interested in receiving the doses.

Afghanistan Ranks 122 On Press Freedom; RSF Says Peace Crucial

Kabul: Afghanistan dropped one place from its rank last year 121 to 122 this year in the newly-released 2020 Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

90% of Health Centers Likely to Be Closed in Afghanistan

Due to the crisis in Afghanistan's health system, 90 percent of health centers are in danger of closing, according to the ICRC's new report.

Covid Third Wave Threat Looms Large in Afghanistan: MoPH

Kabul: Cases of the UK-type coronavirus infection have been stabilized in the country, however, there are concerns about it in neighboring Iran and Pakistan, said Afghan Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Saturday.

WHO warns vaccines alone won’t curb spread of Coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said governments and individuals cannot rely solely on vaccines to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.