Al-Qaeda seeks foothold in Afghanistan, says analysts

KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe Al-Qaeda continue to seek foothold in Afghanistan and it might even get support from Pakistan for this objective.
Thousands of people lose jobs upon dissolution of various commissions, bodies

KABUL (SW) – Thousands of people have lost their jobs upon dissolution of various commissions and bodies by the Islamic Emirate authorities.
India hosts SCO-RATS meet; focus on the situation in Afghanistan

MONITORING (SW) – Counter-terrorism experts from India, Pakistan and other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Monday deliberated on boosting cooperation in combating various regional security challenges at a meeting hosted by New Delhi.
Female UN staff asked to observe hijab

KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Enjoining the Good and Forbidding the Evil has called on female UN staff in Afghanistan to observe the hijab.
Signs of an historic city emerge in Zabul

QALAT (SW) – Authorities in Zabul province claim remains of a cave tens of meters underground have been found with marks of an historic city with ancient buildings.
Uruzgan residents call for landmines to be cleared

TARIN KOT (SW) – A number of Uruzgan residents, who had previously been forced to flee their homes due to the war, are now unable to return to their homes due to the landmines.
Prevailing concerns divert family aways from building ties

KABUL (SW) – A number of psychologists believe the prevailing economic, security and unemployment problems have diverted people’s attention from building and nurturing family relationships.
Circulation of old, damaged currency bills causing problems

KABUL (SW) – Circulation of the old and damaged currency bills are causing problems for citizens across the country.
Fiscal budget for the year approved

MONITORING (SW) – Fiscal budget for the year has been approved by the Islamic Emirate authorities, confirmed an official statement on Saturday.
G7 demands the Islamic Emirate to end restrictions imposed on women, girls

MONITORING (SW) – The foreign ministers of seven industrialised countries G7 have demanded of the Islamic Emirate to end the increasing restrictions imposed on the rights and freedoms of women and girls in Afghanistan.