The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a US visa-processing center for Afghan nationals. In 2022, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken requested the Philippines to allow up to 1,000 Afghan. The refugees will be subject to full security vetting by Philippine authorities. The Philippines agreed to temporarily host a US visa-processing center for Afghan … Read more
Diplomats at Afghanistan’s foreign missions have been in limbo since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. Afghanistan’s foreign ministry now bears no responsibility for credentials issued by missions that do not align with Kabul’s new rulers. Embassies cut off from Kabul face severe financial difficulties, relying heavily on consular fees to cover staff salaries, rent, and … Read more
The Taliban’s ban on girls’ education in September 2021 led to a significant loss of jobs for female teachers. The policy allowed female teachers to work only in girls’ primary schools, causing stress and depression among teachers. Some teachers were assigned to mixed schools, teaching in the girls’ shift, while others stayed at home. Najiba’s … Read more
Balochistan caretaker minister Jan Achakzai on Monday urged the Afghan authorities to hand over individuals involved in terrorism, highlighting the importance of collaboration in maintaining regional security. In a press conference in Quetta, expressing frustration, Achakzai noted that instead of cooperation, there have been threats from Afghan authorities. He issued a stern warning, stating that … Read more
In a concerted effort to address the complex issue of Afghan refugees, Pakistan has been witnessing the gradual return of Afghan citizens to their homeland. The numbers tell a tale of significant proportions, with a total of 81,974 Afghan refugees having been repatriated so far. Pakistan has long upheld a role of compassion and responsibility … Read more
The Islamabad Police on Saturday arrested 19 illegal Afghan citizens in the capital city. ICT police launched a raid in Blue Area, the main commercial hub of Islamabad and detained illegal Afghan citizens. The police reported that the arrested citizens did not have identity documents. The arrested Afghan citizens were transferred to the respective police … Read more
Yousafzai is a supporter of fundamental human rights. The 25-year-old activist remarked lately that it has become intolerable. She also discussed the difficulties of Afghani women. Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel laureate and a well-known public figure from Pakistan, has devoted her life and platform to bringing attention to oppressed women of all ages and … Read more
Archewell Foundation has released its ‘Impact Report’ detailing causes benefitting from donations. Includes Covid vaccines, Afghan refugees and a project to build playground in Uvalde, Texas. Comes amid staff shake-up at Archewell, with two key staff announcing resignation. It has been revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation has raised $13 million and … Read more
Women from all throughout Afghanistan have been speaking with us about life under the Taliban. The Taliban also forbade female charity workers from performing their duties in December. The Taliban warned the news they would not ease the ban on female charity workers. Women from all throughout Afghanistan have been speaking with us about life … Read more
Memon said 129 Afghan women are imprisoned for living illegally He said the children are not prisoners He said the pictures of children in jail cells are fake KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said denied reports that Afghan children have been arrested and kept in jail cells in Karachi. Addressing a press conference, … Read more
Taliban had suspended university education for all Afghan women. Armed Taliban guards turned away every female student at Kabul campus. The Taliban’s decision on Tuesday was the latest in its savage onslaught on Afghan women’s freedoms since August 2021. The 21-year-old had spent weeks studying for her first-year university finals. She had two tests left … Read more
Former captain of Afghan girls’ robotics team breaks down in tears at UN General Assembly. Urged world leaders to unite and demand reopening of girls’ schools and protection of their rights. Malala Yousafzai chides heads of state for lack of action. Somaya Faruqi, the former captain of the Afghan girls’ robotics team. They broke down … Read more
PESHAWAR: Three soldiers were martyred when terrorists from inside Afghanistan opened fire across the border on Pakistani troops in Kharlachi, Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Army troops responded in a befitting manner. The military’s press wing cited credible intelligence reports that the terrorists suffered heavy casualties due … Read more
UNAMA urged the Taliban to stop intimidating its female local employees. Taliban spokesmen vehemently denied the accusations. The Taliban rejected the accusations of harassment. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported On Monday, that three of its female Afghan employees had been briefly detained by Taliban security personnel. UNAMA urged the Taliban to … Read more
Dozens of girls protest after Taliban closes secondary schools in Paktia province. Days after classes resumed, they were told to return home by the Taliban. The girls marched through Gardez wearing their school uniforms to protest the closure. Dozens of girls protested on Saturday in an eastern Afghan city after Taliban authorities closed their secondary … Read more
A drone strike killed Afghan aid worker Zemari Ahmadi and nine members of his family on August 29, 2021. Only 11 Afghans have made it to the United States out of 144 trying to flee the country. More than a year after an unintentional U.S. drone strike killed Afghan aid worker Zemari Ahmadi and … Read more
Taliban’s acting defence minister says Pakistan allowed US drones to use its airspace. Pakistan has denied involvement in or knowledge of a drone strike that killed an al-Qaeda leader. The United States said it carried out an attack in Kabul using two missiles last month. In response to a US airstrike on Kabul, Pakistan has … Read more
Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul. He supported the Taliban and advocated for female education. The Islamic State (IS) group has claimed responsibility for the bombing. A prominent Afghan cleric who supported the Taliban and advocated for female education was assassinated. Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani was killed in a suicide bombing … Read more
