The UN has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan due to a major funding gap. Many, like Kabul cobbler Hussain Haidari, struggle without aid. Officials urge more global support, while experts stress the need for long-term solutions beyond short-term relief.
Pakistan told the UN it has credible evidence of growing ties between terror groups like TTP and BLA, operating from Afghanistan, targeting its infrastructure. It urged global action and also held talks with Kabul to discuss security and trade, stressing the need to act against Afghan-based
India held a five-day 'Jaipur Foot' camp in Kabul, providing free prosthetic limbs and mobility aids to Afghan amputees as part of its ongoing humanitarian assistance, helping around 75 people regain mobility and independence.
In a post on X, he said, "As part of India's ongoing humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, a five-day Jaipur Foot camp was organised in Kabul by BMVSS, Jaipur. The camp saw an enthusiastic response, with around 75 prosthetic limbs successfully fitted."
The Afghan government says over 72,000 families have returned in three months, including nearly 100,000 via the Iran-Afghanistan border in just three days.
UNHCR estimates that 2.5 million refugees will need resettlement in 2026, with Afghans as the largest group. Over 393,000 Afghan migrants were deported from Iran and Pakistan this year, TOLO News reported. Afghan citizens are urging better support and education to avoid forced migration.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari blamed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan for rising terrorism and advanced weapons in Pakistan. He called for global cooperation, while critics accused Pakistan of regional threats and double standards. Diplomatic ties with Kabul have improved, but key tensions r
Kabul is facing a serious water crisis, with groundwater levels dropping and many wells drying up. Without urgent action, the city could run out of water by 2030, causing hardship and migration for millions, warns Mercy Corps, as reported by Khaama Press.
Zarifa, one of the retirees who lives with her two sisters, talked about her situation in a deeply emotional tone, saying that they were unable to prepare for Eid this year due to financial hardship.
Images circulating on social media showed flames and thick smoke rising from the affected area, drawing the attention of locals and emergency responders. Residents quickly alerted authorities and attempted to control the blaze before it could spread further.
Thousands of Afghan P1 and P2 immigration caseholders, stranded in third countries like Pakistan, face uncertainty due to a new US travel ban. Despite completing legal steps, their cases remain on hold. The US and UN emphasize border control but stress respecting human dignity, while some pr