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KABUL — Afghan cricket star Rashid Khan has sparked intense public discussion after making remarks on an international platform in which he described Afghanistan as “currently an unsafe country,” stating that even he moves under heavy security and travels in armored vehicles when inside the country.Rashid Khan, one of Afghanistan’s most globally recognized athletes and […]

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani fruit traders have reported financial losses exceeding 20 million US dollars after large quantities of fresh produce spoiled before reaching markets, according to traders’ associations and local officials. The losses reportedly involve fruits such as oranges, kinnow, apples, and other seasonal produce that deteriorated during transportation and storage.Traders say the damage occurred […]

HELMAND — Afghan officials have confirmed the discovery of a rare and ancient golden artifact in Helmand province, where a poor local farmer reportedly uncovered a lion statue made of pure gold while working on his agricultural land. Authorities say the artifact dates back nearly 2,000 years and is currently estimated to be worth around […]

In recent days, a widely discussed public debate in India between Mufti Shamail Nadwi and an individual who openly denied the existence of God has drawn significant attention across intellectual and religious circles. Beyond its surface-level confrontation between belief and disbelief, the debate served as a deeper test of how contemporary religious representation can withstand […]

KABUL — Afghan authorities have confirmed the detention of a young man identified as Ehsanullah Karyab, citing his persistent activity on social media platforms, particularly Facebook. According to official statements, Karyab was taken into custody after authorities determined that he was spending extensive time posting what they described as “meaningless and unproductive content” online. Officials […]

Recent reports suggesting the demolition of Ariana Cinema, located on Pashtunistan Street in Kabul, and its replacement with an international commercial market have sparked a wide-ranging public debate. For many Afghans, this issue goes far beyond urban development and touches the deeper question of how economic progress should interact with cultural heritage. During the previous […]

ISLAMABAD / KABUL — Tensions have emerged between Afghanistan and Pakistan following remarks by Balochistan’s Information Minister, Jan Achakzai, regarding Afghanistan’s reported plans to divert water from the Kunar River toward agricultural areas in Nangarhar province. Achakzai warned that any unilateral action by Afghanistan to redirect the river’s water would be viewed by Pakistan as […]

KABUL — The Afghan government has officially approved the implementation of a long-delayed strategic water transfer project designed to channel water from the Kunar River to the Gambiri Desert and the Darunta Dam, a plan originally conceived during the era of former Afghan President Mohammad Daoud Khan. Officials say the revival of this master plan […]

NIMROZ, Afghanistan — Afghan security forces have seized a large trailer truck loaded with food supplies at the Afghanistan–Pakistan border in Nimroz province, according to local security sources. Officials stated that the seized goods will be distributed among impoverished families and vulnerable residents in the area, particularly those facing severe economic hardship. The incident occurred […]

Reports from southern Afghanistan indicate that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was recently brought down in the Registan district of Kandahar province. According to information shared with a local news agency by an official source, the drone was reportedly detected and disabled within Afghan territory, on this side of the internationally disputed Durand Line. The […]