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The photo shows vehicles traveling on the dangerous mountain road from Kabul to Jalalabad near the Mahipar area.

Afghanistan’s Traffic Accidents: 1,600+ Deaths in 10 Months

Afghanistan has recorded approximately 3,000 traffic accidents this year, resulting in over…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
The image shows the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, on the right, and a portrait of Pakistan's new president, Asif Ali Zardari, on the left.

Taliban Calls on New Pakistani Government to Improve Treatment of Afghan Refugees

The Taliban government has urged the new Pakistani government to prioritize good…

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The photo depicts Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, during a meeting with a foreign delegation.

Regional and International Conferences on Afghanistan: A Quest for Human Rights, Stability, and Recognition

Next week, Kabul is set to host a meeting with representatives from…

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A sign placed near the Torkham border on the Durand Line is visible in the photo, displaying messages in Urdu, Russian, and English welcoming visitors to Pakistan.

Pakistan Afghanistan Border Reopening: Trade Gates Swing Open After 10-Day Hiatus

Pakistan has resumed its trade routes with Afghanistan, marking the reopening of…

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The photo shows Maulana Fazlur Rahman, the leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, at an airport with a few associates.
Fazl-ur-Rehman's Rare Meeting with Taliban's Supreme Leader

Fazl-ur-Rehman’s Rare Meeting with Taliban’s Supreme Leader Amid Afghanistan-Pakistan Tension

In a notable development, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party,…

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The photo depicts several women, clad in hijabs, walking along a path in a recreational park in Kabul with their children

Taliban Enforces Strict Hijab Rules: Dozens of Women Detained in Kabul

In a recent crackdown by the Taliban's Vice and Virtue Ministry, dozens…

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Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani described his meeting with Mullah Shirin Akhund as productive.
Mullah Mohammad Shirin Akhund

Taliban Delegation Meets Pakistani Officials in Islamabad Amid Tensions

A high-level Taliban delegation is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials.…

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The photo shows Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, on the left side. In the center is the logo of the United Nations Security Council, and on the right side, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai is visible while speaking

Diverse Reactions Emerge Following UN Security Council’s Resolution on Afghanistan’s Future

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has expressed support for the United Nations…

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In Tehran, Muttaqi engaged with key Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian and Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi.

Tehran Hosts Taliban Government Foreign Minister: A Diplomatic Gesture Amidst Regional Tensions

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan's Taliban-led…

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The photo depicts several Afghan girls who are working in a field cultivating vegetables, instead of attending school.

Education Dilemma in Afghanistan: Madrassas vs. Traditional Schools

In recent developments concerning the education of girls in religious madrassas in…

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