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Afghanistan’s exports and imports reach $10.3 billion last year
The Afghanistan National Statistics and Information Authority announced that the value of Afghanistan’s exports and imports reached $10.3 billion last year. The authority stated in a release Wednesday, May 15, that exports amounted to $1.777 (...)
Khaama Press - 15 May 2024
Recent floods in Takhar kill 23, displace over a thousand families
Recent flash floods in the districts of Farkhar, Chal, Bangi, Namak Ab, Kulfgan, and the center of Takhar province have caused substantial loss of life and extensive financial damage, leaving over a thousand families displaced. The head of the (...)
Khaama Press - 15 May 2024
Nearly a thousand Afghan migrants, including prisoners, deported from Pakistan
The Ministry of Migrants and Repatriates of Afghanistan has announced the expulsion of over 900 migrants and 15 Afghan prisoners from Pakistan. The ministry said on its social media platform X on Wednesday, May 15, that these individuals (...)
Khaama Press - 15 May 2024
Several dead and injured in Taliban helicopter crash in Ghor, Afghanistan
Early this morning, May 15th, an “MI 17” military helicopter crashed into the Ferozkoh-Herirud River, resulting in several deaths and injuries. The helicopter had been dispatched to Ghor to rescue two individuals who had drowned in the river. (...)
Khaama Press - 15 May 2024
Islamic scholars’ consultative summit ends in Istanbul
The Consultative Summit of Islamic Scholars ended after discussions on ways to address the challenges and threats facing the Muslim Ummah and humanity, with the issue of a three-page resolution. According to reports, the conference began three (...)
Khaama Press - 15 May 2024
Norwegian Rights Society hosts Afghan activists and Taliban representatives meeting
The Human Rights Research Society in Norway has announced a two-day meeting between members of Afghan civil society, including civil activists and the Taliban representatives. The session, held in Oslo, the capital of Norway, on Tuesday, May 4, (...)
Khaama Press - 15 May 2024
UNICEF: $6.9 million Japanese donation for Afghanistan vaccinations
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that it will provide $6.9 million to support vaccination services in Afghanistan. This agency stated on Tuesday, May 14, that these funds will be provided in cooperation with (...)
Khaama Press - 14 May 2024
Nakamura’s Canal project completed in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province
The water canal project, envisioned by the late Japanese doctor and humanitarian Tetsu Nakamura, has been successfully completed in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province. Nakamura, who dedicated many years to development in the province, was (...)
Khaama Press - 14 May 2024
Hundreds of Afghan migrants, including prisoners, deported from Pakistan
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations of Afghanistan announced the forced return of hundreds of Afghan migrants, including three prisoners. The ministry stated in a newsletter on Tuesday, May 14, that more than 500 migrants have returned (...)
Khaama Press - 14 May 2024
USIP Report: Recalibrating Counterterrorism Strategy Amid US-China and India-Pakistan Concerns
In a comprehensive report released by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) on Tuesday, the Senior Study Group on Counterterrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan has highlighted the urgent need to recalibrate the US counterterrorism strategy (...)
Khaama Press - 14 May 2024
Non-food supplies distributed to over 200 flood-affected families in Ghor province
Local authorities in Ghor province have reported that the IOM office, in coordination with the province’s natural disaster management office, has distributed non-food items to 207 families affected by recent floods. The aid includes tents, (...)
Khaama Press - 14 May 2024
Iranian FM calls Afghanistan issues ‘complex’, emphasizes ‘multilayered’ solutions
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, described Afghanistan’s issues as “complex” during a meeting with the head of UNAMA and emphasized the need for what he termed “varied and multilayered solutions.” In a statement released by (...)
Khaama Press - 14 May 2024
40,000 children left homeless in Baghlan due to devastating floods: Save the Children
Save the Children has expressed concern over the devastating consequences of floods in Baghlan province, stating that approximately 40,000 children in this province have lost their homes. According to a statement released on Monday, May 13, the (...)
Khaama Press - 14 May 2024
Afghan migrants deported from Iran and Pakistan amid crisis
Officials in the High Commission for Addressing the Problems of Migrants state that 256 families returned to the country through various borders with Iran and Pakistan after being deported. According to officials, 256 families returned to the (...)
Khaama Press - 14 May 2024
Qatar sends rescue team and humanitarian aid to Baghlan flood victims
The Taliban embassy in Doha announced on Monday that Qatar has sent a rescue team and a humanitarian aid package consisting of 22 tons of food, medical supplies, and tents to the flood-affected people of Baghlan. The embassy added that Qatar (...)
Khaama Press - 13 May 2024
Taliban and Pakistani forces skirmish at Afghanistan-Pakistan border: Report
Amid escalating tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, recent reports indicate a surge in border clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani border troops. According to Media reports, the skirmishes occurred in the border area of Park (...)
Khaama Press - 13 May 2024
Turkish police detain 29 Afghan and Syrian refugees
The Turkish police recently announced the detention of 29 Afghan and Syrian asylum seekers in the city of Mugla who intended to enter Greece illegally. According to Turkish media reports, the police of Turkey identified and detained asylum (...)
Khaama Press - 13 May 2024
A woman commits suicide in Parwan, Afghanistan
Written By Zahra Rashidi Local officials in Parwan province say that a woman has committed suicide in this province. The Parwan Provincial Security Command reported on Monday, May 13, that the incident occurred in the village of Qala-e-Boland (...)
Khaama Press - 13 May 2024
Iran reports increase in Saffron exports to Afghanistan
Iranian media, citing an official source in the country, have reported that Iran’s saffron exports to Afghanistan have tripled. Rokna News Agency cited Rouhollah Latifi, an official from Iran’s Rural Cooperation Organization, as saying on (...)
Khaama Press - 13 May 2024
Iranian official: Gemstones from Afghanistan smuggled into Iranian market
Qadir Qiafeh, deputy head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, stated that gemstones from Afghanistan are smuggled into Iran and sold illegally, as reported by Iranian media. In an interview with an Iranian media outlet, Qiafeh stated that gemstones (...)
Khaama Press - 13 May 2024
Afghanistan loses UN voting rights over unpaid dues
Afghanistan’s representation at the United Nations confirmed that Afghanistan’s voting rights in the General Assembly had been suspended due to unpaid membership dues. Mr. Nasir Faiq, Afghanistan’s acting representative at this organization, (...)
Khaama Press - 13 May 2024
Food distributed to over 11,000 needy families in Western Afghanistan
Officials in the Ghor Rural Rehabilitation and Development Department say that food has been distributed to 11,453 needy families in the districts of Tolak and Lal-e-Sarjangal in this province. Zabihullah Ghausizadeh, the media office manager (...)
Khaama Press - 13 May 2024