At least 20 children have been killed in airstrikes by Pakistani military near the border in eastern Afghanistan, the UN Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has said. UNICEF Regional Director Sanjay Wijesekera on his Twitter handle wrote: “UNICEF is deeply saddened by reports that at least 20 children have been killed in an attack near the More
Taliban says Pakistan has conducted airstrikes on four locations in southeastern Paktika province, killing 46 people and injuring four others. Ministry of Defence spokesman Inayatullah Khawarazmi told Pajhwok Pakistani forces carried out the airstrikes in Barmal district on Tuesday evening. He said civilians, including women and children, most of whom were Waziristani migrants, were targeted. More
A fire that broke out in Jalalabad City, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, has resulted in financial losses worth three million afghanis. However, officials have said that thanks to the quick response of the fire-fighting team, goods worth 50 million afghanis were saved from being consumed by the flames. The incident occurred on Saturday More
The Emergency Hospital has reported a significant rise in road traffic accidents in Afghanistan, revealing a fivefold increase since 2021. In a statement, the hospital said: “Between March 2022 and March 2024, recorded estimates show an increase from 2,662 to 5,520 accidents — an increase of 78.5%.” The hospital noted that the majority of accidents More
At least 50 people, including women and children, have been killed and 70 others wounded in two separate traffic accidents in southern Ghazni province, an official said on Thursday. Information and Culture Director Mullah Hamidullah Nisar told Pajhwok Afghan News the first accident took place after a 580-type bus collided with a fuel tanker on More
The government of Thailand has announced the launch of an e-visa service for Afghan an Pakistani nationals. The embassy of Thailand in Islamabad said citizens of numerous countries, including Afghanistan, should apply for a visit visa to travel to Thailand for tourism. Because of its rich history, stunning beaches and vibrant culture, Thailand is a More
The working group of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) on Afghanistan in its 40th meeting has pledged continued coordination in monitoring the situation in Afghanistan, a statement said on Friday. The 40th meeting of the Working Group on Afghanistan under the CSTO Ministerial Council was held with the participation of the CSTO Deputy Secretary General S. Ordabayev More
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to meet on the Afghanistan situation tomorrow (Thursday). The UN mission wrote on its X handle: “UNAMA head Roza Otunbayeva will brief the 15-member council on the situation in #Afghanistan tomorrow, Thursday, 12 December.” It said the session would commence 7:30am Afghanistan time. Ambassador Andrés Montalvo Sosa (Ecuador), in More
United Nations experts have expressed concern over the suspension of girls’ education at medical institutions and asked the caretaker government to reverse its decision. The caretaker government suspended girls’ education at \medical institutions on December 3. But a day after the decision, reliable sources said that students could to take final exams. Meanwhile, UN experts More
US and Qatar aid agencies have formalised a partnership aimed at enhancing access to education for Afghan children and youth. The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with USAID, signed a landmark agreement at the Doha Forum on Sunday. The agreement, supporting both primary and higher education initiatives in Afghanistan, highlights a shared commitment More
