Otunbayeva to brief UNSC on Afghanistan

KABUL (Pajhwok): United Nations Special Representative for Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva will brief the UN Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan next week. On it X account, the UN said the meeting would be held under the presidency of Denmark on …

Police discover drugs, detain 12 smugglers in S. Afghanistan

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The counter-narcotics police have discovered a huge quantity of illicit drugs including 15 kg heroin and arrested 12 individuals on the charge of involvement in black business in southern Afghanistan's …

Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes ease, thousands seek shelter

By Mushtaq Ali PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Overnight clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the main border crossing between the countries caused thousands of people to flee their homes but the situation had calmed down by Tuesday …

‘Ineffective’ UNAMA presents negative reports on Afghanistan

KABUL (Pajhwok): Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) chief spokesman says the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has not been effective and has consistently . . . You need to subscribe to view the full article. Please login or …

With Ukraine, don’t repeat the failures that doomed South Vietnam and Afghanistan

As Russia and the United States prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there’s a notable absence: Ukraine, which was purposely sidelined from negotiations. History shows that’s a really bad idea, which contributed to …

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Thousands flee as Pakistan, Afghanistan forces clash at Torkham border triggering panic

Intense clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the Torkham border have forced 15,000 residents to flee, causing widespread panic. The violence, which began during Ramadan, disrupted trade and stranded 5,000 trucks, as tensions over an …

Afghanistan refutes Trump's claims about Chinese presence in Bagram Airfield

Photo taken on July 2, 2021 shows the Bagram Airfield after all U.S. and NATO forces evacuated in Parwan province, eastern Afghanistan. All U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan have evacuated the Bagram Airfield near the Afghan capital Kabul, handing over …

Iran to close 1,000 Km border with Afghanistan to combat illicit activities

The Head of Engineering for the Iranian Armed Forces has announced that approximately 1,000 kilometers of Iran’s border with Afghanistan will be closed. This decision was made to address security concerns and combat various illicit activities along the …