“This is a unique opportunity in which we might get to some level of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan,” says Orzala Nemat, director of the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit, a Kabul-based …
The Taliban didn’t shoot at US forces in Afghanistan a single time for three months, DoD claims
According to the new IG report covering the time period of April 1 through June 30, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan claimed that the Taliban “did not conduct any attacks against U.S. or coalition forces …
US must swiftly end catastrophic presence in Afghanistan: Iran
Iran has dismissed as “utterly bogus” the claims in some US media reports that other states are offering bounties to Taliban militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan, saying Washington …
An extraordinary account of how a Welsh and American team conquered Afghanistan’s highest peak
As tough climbs go, there are few more gruelling than getting to the top of 24,580ft Mount Noshaq – the highest mountain in Afghanistan. As Welshman James Bingham and his team discovered.
Recommendations are sought from PAJCCI on improving bilateral trade, transit and joint investment regime across Pakistan and Afghanistan
Recommendations are sought from PAJCCI on improving bilateral trade, transit and joint investment regime across Pakistan and Afghanistan …
New Asian transport corridor opens
A new transport corridor is now open to traffic in Central Asia. The route connects Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. Corridor Kyrgyzstan road Funding for a portion of the …
Uzbekistan’s Role in Afghan Reconciliation
Uzbekistan and the Central Asian states can offer Afghanistan a neighborly helping hand and the Taliban a clear understanding of their new responsibilities and obligations. Afghan President Ashraf …
Earthquake on Afghan-Tajikistan border
Earthquake on Afghan-Tajikistan border Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Afghanistan Tajikistan border. The region bear proximity to Jammu and Kashmir.
Iran Exports to Afghanistan Expected to Drop to $2.9b by March 2021
The coronavirus crisis is expected to reduce Iran’s exports to Afghanistan to $2.9 billion in the current fiscal year (March 2020-21) compared with $3.2 billion in previous years, the chairman of Iran …
U.S. military made $2 million in civilian casualties payments in Afghanistan in recent years
The sums have varied dramatically, ranging from $131 to $40,000. Activists say more must be done to mitigate civilian harm.