UK bans study and work visas for Afghan citizens
The UK government has imposed an emergency brake on visas for nationals from four countries, including Afghan citizens, halting work visas as well.
Category: Afghanistan
UN calls on Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve differences through diplomacy
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations, said in a press briefing that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply concerned” about the recent increase in clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Military conflict between Islamic Emirate and Pakistan; Trump: I would intervene if necessary
President of the USA, Donald Trump, responding to the military conflict between the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan, said that he would intervene if necessary. Yesterday (Friday, Feb. 27), he told reporters that he gets along well with Pakistan and its leaders.
Pakistan carries out strikes in Paktika and Nangarhar
According to reports, around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday night (Feb. 21), Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes in parts of Paktika and Nangarhar provinces, resulting in the deaths and injuries of dozens of people, including women and children.
UNHCR seeks support for 5.4M Afghan returnees
UNHCR ‘s report recently shows that nearly 150000 Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan so far this year, adding to an unprecedented 2.9 million returns in 2025 and about 5.4 million since October 2023. Many of these returns have occurred under extremely difficult circumstances.
ICRC: more than 24,000 earthquake-affected people treated in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it has treated more than 24,000 people affected by earthquakes across the country.
Girls await school doors to open in Afghanistan
She says, “I truly lost hope at first and fell into depression. Despite all these challenges and restrictions, I did not want to give up on my goal. I want to become a doctor, and I am confident that one day I will achieve my dream.”
UNAMA calls for lifting the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan
On February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UNAMA called for the ban on girls’ education beyond sixth grade to be lifted.
Japan donates over $6 million to fight Polio in Afghanistan
Masamoto Kenichi said, “My country has allocated over 6.26 million dollars from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for this campaign, which will be implemented by UNICEF starting this month. The goal is to ensure that every child in Afghanistan can access oral polio vaccines without interruption, both through routine programs and national campaigns.”
Afghanistan grants 1–10 year residency to foreign investors
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Office-Afghanistan announced on X that foreign investors can now obtain residence for 1 to 10 years, based on their investment level.
Falling groundwater levels affect farmers in Kunduz
“If it doesn’t rain and there is no water—just like last year when the rice crops failed—people in Kunduz didn’t get proper yields. When harvests fail, prices go up. Without water and rainfall, farmers face a tough situation.” He said.
Rising synthetic drug use in Afghanistan – UN
UNODC’s report recently shows that drug use in Afghanistan is still mainly influenced by traditional substances; however, the consumption of synthetic drugs and the misuse of medical medicines are on the rise.
