Applicants to apply online for passports: Samangani

A government official said on Saturday from today, applicants can only apply online for obtaining passports.

Co-education is reason behind closure of universities: Haqqani

Acting minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Abdul Baqi Haqqani said that co-education in Afghanistan’s universities along with economic woes is a major reason behind the closure of universities.

Universities to resume in a week, new curriculum will be discussed upon: Taliban

Ministry of higher education of Afghanistan said that they have been busy discussing issues with the educational association and will resume all universities across the country as soon as they come over the problems.

Kunduz IDPs get essential foodstuffs in Bayat Foundation’s ongoing campaign

The Bayat Foundation continues to support Afghans in desperate need of essential supplies and this week handed out much-needed food supplies in Kunduz province.

Health Centers in Parwan Face Supply Shortages as Demand Surges

A doctor at Parwan's 100-bed hospital, who speaks on the condition of anonymity, said: some health personnel and doctors in the province are facing financial stress. He warned that if this continues, they will be forced to leave their posts.

The Talks of Two Towns: Delhi Declaration and Troika-Plus in Islamabad: Op-Ed

Passport Distribution Process to Resume in Kabul Tomorrow

Alam Gul stressed that online forms have changed compared to the past and passport applicants should use the new form.

We will make earning Ph.D. and Master’s degrees possible in Afghanistan: Haqqani

Acting Minister of Higher Education of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Abdul Baqi Haqqani said that they are building a university inside Afghanistan where earning Ph.D. and Master’s Degrees would be possible.

Paktia tribes end longstanding dispute

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has helped end a longstanding dispute between two tribes in eastern Paktia province.

Biden calls on IEA to release American hostage

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday called on Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to release a U.S. civil engineer who was abducted two years ago and is believed to be the last American hostage held by the IEA.

US issues new general license on Afghanistan financial transactions

The US Treasury on Friday issued a new general license allowing international aid organizations and private firms to conduct commercial and financial transactions with Afghan government institutions.

IEA visits orphans of former govt security forces ahead of Eid

Dozens of homeless children in Herat, who lost their fathers to the war, welcomed food and clothing given to them by Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) officials on Saturday.

Taliban asks UN’s cooperation in recognition, lifting sanctions

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan asked the UN to help them in recognition of their government, removing names of the Taliban leaders from the black list, and lifting all other sanctions imposed by the international community.

US again denies unfreezing assets of Afghanistan

United States is still holding its previous stance on the Taliban and said that they will not release nearly ten billion dollars of Afghanistan now frozen in US banks.

Passport Distribution Process Starts in Parwan

The priority of distributing passports is for those who are patients, senior citizens, and people residing in foreign countries.

1,500 Afghans Given Humanitarian Assistance Donated by China

Kabul, Afghanistan- the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriates of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan distributed China-donated humanitarian assistance to 1,500 Afghans in Kabul on Saturday.

The EU Special Representative met Sirajuddin Haqqani

Tomas Niklasson, EU Special Envoy for Afghanistan, met Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Acting Taliban Interior Minister.

16 People Killed in Herat Clashes: Sources

At least 16 people including seven children and three women were killed in clashes that erupted between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and a group of armed men in the western province of Herat, sources claimed on Monday.

“We Will Continue to Threat US If We Are Not Recognized,” Says Haqqani

The Taliban will continue to threaten as long as the US refuses to recognize their regime.

Ensure the Security of Ex-Regime’s Officials, Says Haqqani

"Provide security and a safe environment for Kabul residents, foreign diplomats, charity foundations, businessmen, and senior officials of the ex-regime,” said Sirajuddin Haqqani.

Local comedian lynched in Kandahar province

A local comedian-Khasha- was taken from his home to a desert, tied, and was then shot dead by the Taliban gunmen in Dand district of Kandahar province last week.

US allows money transfer to Afghanistan, lifted many financial sanctions

The United States said that international banks can transfer money to Afghanistan fur humanitarian purposes and that the aid agencies can also pay the salaries of teachers and health workers in all state-run institutions.

Sarajudin Haqqani asks Taliban commanders not to seek revenge on previous officers

Acting Minister of Interior Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Sarajudin Haqqani directed Taliban commanders in Kabul not to seek revenge on security officials of the previous Afghan government and obey the general amnesty announced by supreme leader Mullah Hebtullah Akhundzada.

US Doubt Over Sirajuddin Haqqani's remarks

A State Department spokesman responded to remarks by Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting head of the Taliban's interior ministry, that the Taliban was not hostile to the United States, and that US is looking at the Taliban's actions, not their words.

Taliban Expected to Announce New Govt Soon

The Taliban said that the discussions held on forming a new government have been finalized and they will soon make an announcement.

Anas Haqqani: Girls’ Schools Will Resume Soon

Amid border spat, high-level delegation to visit Iran

A high-level Afghan delegation is set to visit Tehran for talks on refugee-related issues and a border spat.

Public Criticism Continues as Passport Department Remains Shut

The closure of the passport department in the capital city has once again sparked reactions from the people, especially Kabul residents, who desperately seek the resumption of the process as quick as it is possible.

Female Police Officer Assassinated In Kapisa

Security sources in Kapisa province confirm that unidentified individuals assassinated a female police officer in Hese Dowom-e Kohistan district of the province. The incident took place at at 9pm on Sunday in the village of Shirak Pirak of the district, Abdul Shayeq Shoresh Kohistani, a spokesman for the Kapisa police, told the Etilaat Roz daily.

The Passport Distribution to Resume in Kabul Next Week

"It is possible that the passport office will start operating next week, but I cannot say the exact time," said Haqqani.