RTATaliban Minister Meets Nuristan Tribal Elders on Road and Public Issues
Sheikh Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, Minister of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Wrong, met with Nuristan's governor and tribal elders to discuss local problems including road closures. Residents in eastern districts face shortages after nearly a month of closed roads, with officials citing natural causes while others attribute them to Pakistani shelling.
ReliableRural Rehabilitation Minister Calls for Sincere Service During Provincial Visit
The Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development has stressed the importance of honest public service during a visit to a province in Afghanistan. State media outlets Bakhtar News and RTA differed on whether the province was Paktia or Maidan Wardak but agreed on the minister's message.
ReliablePresident of Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce Meets Islamic Emirate Ambassador in Uzbekistan
Seyyed Karim Hashemi, president of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, met with Islamic Emirate Ambassador Sheikh Abdul Ghafar Bahr in Tashkent to discuss boosting trade ties with Uzbekistan. Hashemi urged more cooperation, while Bahr pledged full support for Afghanistan's private sector.
ReliableMinister of Commanding Right and Forbidding Wrong Meets Nouristan Tribal Elders
Sheikh Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, Minister of Commanding Right and Forbidding Wrong, met with Nouristan's governor and tribal elders to discuss local problems and road challenges, assuring resolutions. The elders appreciated the engagement and requested ongoing meetings.
ReliableAfghan Chamber of Commerce Meets Uzbek Counterparts in Tashkent to Strengthen Economic Ties
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce held talks with Uzbek officials in Tashkent to strengthen economic and trade relations, amid an ongoing Afghan products exhibition and the signing of a framework agreement by the new Joint Trade Council.
ReliableNSIA Provides Non-In-Person Paper Tazkira Services to 102,538 Afghans Abroad in Solar Year 1404
The National Statistics and Information Authority delivered non-in-person paper tazkira services to 102,538 Afghans abroad in solar year 1404, including 19,320 new tazkeras, 6,156 duplicates, 51,371 confirmations, and 25,691 corrections via relatives.
ReliableG7 Foreign Ministers Call for Immediate Halt to Attacks on Civilians in Iran War
G7 foreign ministers, meeting in France, called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and infrastructure in the Iran war. They urged warring parties to minimize civilian impacts, protect regional partners and prevent escalation.
ReliableIranian Missile Attack on Saudi Base Wounds 12 U.S. Troops, Two Critically
An Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia injured 12 U.S. troops, two critically, amid ongoing strikes on Gulf countries. Several U.S. fighter jets were damaged, adding to prior casualties of around 300 wounded.
ReliableTaliban Deputy Army Chief Visits Paktika Border Areas, Rejects Pakistani Advance Claims
Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense rejected claims of Pakistani advances in Paktika as baseless after Deputy Chief of Staff Mali Khan Sediq visited border areas to confirm full Afghan control. Some Afghan officials reported incursions and related incidents in Paktika and Nuristan.
ReliableMinister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Visits Paktia Province
Mullah Abdul Latif Mansour, Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, visited Paktia province, where he met with local department officials, listened to their concerns, and issued instructions on public service. He also held discussions with Mansuri Army Corps Commander Maulvi Abdul Qayyum Rohani on security, development projects, and coordination.
ReliableFloods Destroy 78 Houses, Hundreds of Jeribs of Land in Helmand Province
Heavy rains and flooding in Helmand province destroyed 78 houses, hundreds of jeribs of land and dozens of livestock in several districts. Affected residents were evacuated to safe areas.
ReliableSaudi Crown Prince Meets Ukrainian President to Discuss Bilateral Relations, Middle East Violence and Ukraine Crisis
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss bilateral ties, Middle East violence, and the Ukraine crisis. Zelenskyy previously said Ukraine dispatched hundreds of drone specialists to the Gulf to counter Iranian aircraft.
ReliableGerman Foreign Minister Says Direct Iran-US Negotiations Will Begin Soon
The German Foreign Minister stated that direct negotiations between Iran and the United States will begin soon.
ReliableHuman Rights Watch Deems Pakistan Airstrike on Kabul Drug Treatment Center Illegal and Likely War Crime
Human Rights Watch has labeled Pakistan's March 16 airstrike on a Kabul drug treatment center illegal and potentially a war crime, reporting at least 143 killed with no evidence of military targets. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan claims higher casualties exceeding 400.
ReliablePrime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Holds Telephone Conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister
The Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mohammad Hassan Akhund, discussed regional tensions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with both expressing concern over attacks on Iran and calling for dialogue to resolve Afghanistan-Pakistan issues. Pakistan resumed military operations against targets in Afghanistan after the Eid ceasefire ended.
ReliableOver 169,000 Tonnes of Goods Transported via Afghanistan’s Railways Last Week
More than 169,000 metric tonnes of goods were transported via Afghanistan’s railways from March 12 to 18, mostly imports through key ports and routes, the Ministry of Public Works reported. The ministry said rising rail trade is creating jobs, boosting revenue and advancing economic stability.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Deputy Minister Calls for Fair Water Sharing at Tashkent Forum
Mujib-ur-Rahman Omar Akhundzada, deputy minister of water and energy for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, called for fair water distribution, stronger diplomacy and joint climate action at the "Water Week" forum in Tashkent. He reaffirmed commitment to neighbors' water rights and met Uzbekistan's water minister to discuss bilateral ties.
ReliableAfghan Embassy in UAE Holds Fatiha Ceremony for Martyrs of Kabul Drug Rehabilitation Camp Attack
The Afghan Embassy in the United Arab Emirates conducted a Fatiha recitation ceremony for the martyrs of the attack on Kabul's 'Hope' drug rehabilitation camp, attended by Ambassador Molavi Badruddin Haqqani and others. Comparable events took place earlier at Afghan diplomatic missions in Kazakhstan, Turkey, Oman and Malaysia.
ReliableCeremony Marks Start of Afghanistan's 1405 Academic Year
A ceremony in Kabul launched Afghanistan's 1405 solar academic year, with Ministry of Education officials committing to religious and modern education while highlighting one million new student enrollments over two years. Speakers urged greater efforts in curriculum development based on local needs.
ReliableAfghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce Meets UN Deputy Special Representative
Nooruddin Azizi, Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Andrika Ratwatte, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Afghanistan, to discuss commercial and economic issues. Ratwatte announced the end of her mission and wished success to her successor.
ReliableTrump's Trip to China Postponed Due to Iran War
U.S. President Donald Trump's late March trip to China has been postponed to mid-May due to the war with Iran, Al Jazeera reported. The development comes amid severe pressures on Trump from the conflict, corroborated by multiple U.S. media outlets.
ReliableDefense Ministry Spokesperson: No One Should Worry About Afghanistan's Territory
Enayatullah Khorazmi, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, assured that Afghan security forces are committed to defending every inch of the country's territory, including areas along the Durand Line, and no one should worry.
ReliableAmerican Citizen Dennis Quail Released After Arrest for Violating Afghanistan's Enforced Laws
Dennis Quail, an American citizen arrested for violating Afghanistan's enforced laws, has been released. The development was reported by RTA.
ReliableHuman Rights Groups Warn of Intensified Forced Evictions of Palestinians in East Jerusalem
Human rights groups including B'Tselem warn that Israel has intensified forced evictions in East Jerusalem, displacing at least 11 Palestinian families near Al-Aqsa Mosque, with over 1,000 more at risk. UN data shows 1,052 Palestinians killed in the West Bank by settlers and Israeli forces since the war began.
ReliableAriana Airlines Boeing 737 Veers Off Runway at Kabul Airport, No Injuries Reported
An Ariana Airlines Boeing 737-400 veered off the runway at Kabul Airport during landing but caused no injuries, with all passengers and crew safely evacuated. Flights were temporarily suspended and some diverted as an investigation into the cause begins.
ReliableIranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments, US and Israeli Aggression in Phone Call
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed regional issues and US and Israeli aggression against Iran in a phone call. Araqchi urged China and Russia to counter US pressures in the UN Security Council, while Wang Yi condemned the attacks and stressed diplomacy.
ReliableMinister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Visits Logar Province
Mullah Abdul Latif Mansour, Afghanistan's Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, visited Logar province to evaluate development projects and instructed local officials on coordination. The provincial governor shared local concerns, and the rural development head reported on ongoing initiatives.
ReliableSeventeen Ancient Artifacts Discovered in Baghlan Province
Seventeen ancient artifacts, including five Kushan-era stone tools and pottery vessels, were discovered at sites in Baghlan province and handed over to the local Directorate of Information and Culture. Officials underscored their significance for understanding ancient history, especially the Kushan period.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Justice Minister Urges Cooperation in Aiding Wounded from Pakistan Border Attacks
The Islamic Emirate's Minister of Justice, Maulvi Abdul Hakim Shar'i, urged scholars, elders and the public in Khost to help treat wounded civilians and support families affected by what he called cowardly attacks by Pakistan's military regime on border areas. Tribal elders assured their full cooperation.
ReliableOlive Orchards Expand in Nangarhar Province Amid Accelerated Ministry Efforts
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock has accelerated olive production efforts, leading to thriving orchards on 800 jeribs in Nangarhar's Hedah Farm. Officials expect substantial yields this year to enhance agricultural revenues and economic growth.