Experts say presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan is concerning
KABUL (SW) – Experts have eexpressed concerns about the Russian Defense Minister’s remarks in regard to the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan.
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Call for participation of women in the proposed Loya Jirga
KABUL (SW) – A number of female religious scholars and civil activists held a joint meeting in Kabul today, calling for women participation in the forthcoming Loya Jirga i.e. grand consultative meeting proposed by the Islamic Emirate.
China sends $ 8 million worth of goods in aid to the quake victims
KABUL (SW) – China has sent $ 8 million worth of goods in aid to the quake victims in Afghanistan.
Pakistan eyes cheap electricity via coal imports from Afghanistan in rupees
MONITORING (SW) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved import of super-critical quality coal from Afghanistan in rupees instead of dollars, saying the move will help the country save precious foreign exchange.
Earthquake victims prone to outbreak of diseases
SHARANA (SW) – Residents of the earthquake affected districts in Paktika and Khost are worried about the possibility of the spread of various diseases among the displaced families.
Journalists lament lack of access to information
KABUL (SW) – Journalists in the capital Kabul say access to information remains limited despite assurances by the Islamic Emirate authorities.
200,000 people devastated by earthquake in Paktika and Khost
MONITORING (SW) – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says more than 60,000 families, including 200,000 people, have been affected by the recent quake in southeastern Afghanistan, including 40 percent children.
Muttaqi says foreign diplomatic missions to resume operations
KABUL (SW) – Amir Khan Muttaqi, interim head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hinted that a number of countries are set to re-establish their diplomatic presence in Afghanistan.
Islamic Emirate announces to hold a grand consultative meeting
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate authorities have announced to hold a grand consultative meeting in Kabul next month.
10,000 homes destroyed in Paktika, Paktia and Khost
KABUL (SW) – The devastating earthquakes in Paktika, Paktia and Khost have destroyed 10,000 homes, said officials on Sunday.
Higher education minister calls for lifting travel restrictions
KABUL (SW) – Abdul Baqi Haqqani, has condemned the renewed travel restrictions imposed on him by the UN.
“The earthquake is the latest tragedy to befall Afghanistan”
MKNITORING (SW) – Martin Griffiths, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator has said hundreds of people got killed, many more injured, homes destroyed and children buried in the rubble in Afghanistan.
