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Kabul-Islamabad talks begin in Istanbul, focus on ceasefire and territoria
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kabul and Islamabad began talks in Istanbul to extend the ceasefire and respect each other's territorial integrity. Delegations discussed security, trade, and refugee issues. Analysts called it a "final phase" toward peace, though Pakistan warned of "open confrontation" if negotiations fail,
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Kabul residents face soaring firewood and coal prices ahead of winter
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As winter nears, Kabul residents face rising firewood and coal prices, creating hardships for low-income families. Vendors cite higher transport costs and taxes, while the Kabul Timber Sellers' Union urges immediate government action to allow imports and stabilise prices, Tolo News reported.
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Afghanistan confirms new polio case in Uruzgan, raising 2025 total to 9 am
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan reported a new polio case in Uruzgan, bringing the 2025 total to nine. Officials warned insecurity and limited access hinder vaccination, putting children at risk. Public health authorities urged Kabul and Islamabad to strengthen cross-border immunisation to achieve complete poli
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"Hypothetical Durand line was not discussed: Afghan defense minister on Do
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at an online press conference from Doha, Mujahid emphasised that the Durand Line is hypothetical and it was not discussed in any part of the agreement, stressing that the issue is a matter between nations, Tolo News reported.
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Pakistan violates ceasefire with airstrikes in Afghanistan; 6 killed, 7 in
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Tolo News, citing sources, the airstrikes reportedly targeted residential areas in the Argun and Barmal districts of the country, causing significant civilian casualties. Among the injured are six women and one child.
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Pakistan airstrike devastates Kabul residential area and school, civilians
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A Pakistan airstrike hit Kabul's District 4, damaging homes and a school, Tolo News reported. Residents described panic and trauma, especially among women and children. Fortunately, students were dismissed, and no casualties occurred at the school, but several civilians were killed or inj
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Afghanistan demands Pakistan hand over ISIS terrorists, warns of "severe c
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Mujahid accused Pakistan of turning "a blind eye to the presence of ISIS" on its territory and said training centres for ISIS-K have been set up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He claimed recent attacks in Iran and Moscow were planned from those bases and urged Islamabad to hand over senior ISIS-K fi
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Afghans struggle with rising poverty and unemployment despite government e
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan's economic crisis continues despite government efforts, with many residents unable to afford basic food due to unemployment and poverty, Tolo News reported. Shopkeepers say sales have plummeted, while experts warn that without a long-term plan, worsening poverty could fuel migrat
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Over 700 families affected as flash floods hit Afghan provinces
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported that at least 721 families have been impacted by the recent heavy rainfall and flash floods in the Afghan provinces of Kabul, Laghman, and Kapisa, Tolo News reported.
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Kabul residents face severe water shortages, call for urgent action
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul residents face worsening water shortages as wells dry up and pipelines supply water only a few times a week, Tolo News reported. Experts warn the capital's groundwater could be depleted by 2030 without urgent management, deep-well projects and upgraded infrastructure.
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Afghanistan restores internet after 72-hour nationwide blackout
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Internet services in Afghanistan were restored after a 72-hour blackout that disrupted schools, businesses, banking and flights. Tolo News reported residents faced slow speeds and restrictions, while activists and the UN warned repeated shutdowns could harm livelihoods and worsen the country
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Afghanistan-Pakistan trade slips to USD 1.1 billion in first half of 2025
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said trade with Pakistan fell slightly to USD 1.108 billion in the first half of 2025, down from USD 1.117 billion last year. Tolo News reported officials and analysts urged separating politics from trade to boost ties despite border closures a
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