Afghanistan

Taliban Government Resumes Pension Payments for Civil Servants ——————————– The Taliban government in Afghanistan has ended a four-year suspension of pension payments for nearly 150,000 retired military and civil servants, Arab News reported. This move follows years of public protests…

Girls’ Education Overlooked in Taliban’s Five-Year Strategy ——————————————— Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has downplayed the issue of girls’ education, calling it a “minor matter” during the announcement of Afghanistan’s new five-year development strategy. According to BBC News, the strategy focuses…

Afghan Shia Students Call for Youth Empowerment and Meritocracy to Address Unemployment Crisis ———————————————————– Afghan Shia students, during a recent gathering, emphasized the need for youth empowerment and merit-based recruitment as key solutions to the country’s growing unemployment crisis. According…

24 Afghan Migrants Detained in Bulgaria ——————————— Bulgarian border police have announced the detention of 24 Afghan migrants who were discovered in a smuggling vehicle near the village of Lozents. According to Euronews, the driver attempted to flee and collided…

UN Warns of Looming Humanitarian Crisis as 2.3 Million Afghan Refugees Return ……………. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) announced on August 28, 2025, that over 2.3 million Afghan refugees have returned from Iran and Pakistan since the start of the…

UN Urges Pakistan to Extend Afghan Refugee Deportation Deadline —————————————– The United Nations has called on Pakistan to extend its deadline for the departure of Afghan refugees, citing humanitarian concerns and the need for a voluntary repatriation process, Khaama Press…

Taliban Bans 18 University Courses, Reviews 66 Others in Afghanistan …………… The Ministry of Higher Education under the Taliban government announced the removal of 18 university courses from public and private institutions across Afghanistan, with an additional 66 courses subjected…

WHO Secures $6.3 Million to Strengthen Health Services in Afghanistan ……………… The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan has received over US$6.3 million in humanitarian aid to bolster healthcare for vulnerable populations, according to the UN Office for the Coordination…

Germany to Resume Relocation of Vulnerable Afghans Amid Pressure …………. Germany is set to lift its months-long suspension on admitting vulnerable Afghan nationals after growing legal challenges and Pakistan’s push to deport refugees, Arab News reported. Approximately 2,000 Afghans approved…

Taliban Accused of Manipulating Humanitarian Aid Distribution in Afghanistan …………. The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) released a report alleging that the Taliban, in cooperation with some United Nations officials, is involved in extorting funds from aid…