UN appoints Bruno Lemarquis as deputy envoy for Afghanistan
Lemarquis will also assume the roles of resident coordinator and humanitarian coordinator....
Russia’s special envoy in Kabul for talks with Taliban
Zamir Kabulov is expected to discuss political and economic ties as Moscow expands engagement with Taliban....
Afghanistan may lose 25,000 female teachers, health workers, UNICEF warns
A UNICEF analysis says restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment are already straining essential services....
Squads announced for National T20 Cup season
Five regional teams set for third edition of domestic tournament beginning May 2 in Kunduz....
Four civilians killed in Pakistan strikes in Kunar, Taliban say
Taliban say students and civilians were among those hit in Kunar as cross-border tensions continue to escalate....
Pakistan strikes in eastern Afghanistan kill 3, sources say
Attacks in Kunar come amid renewed border tensions between Taliban and Pakistani forces....
Food prices stay high in Afghanistan as jobs lag, WFP says
WFP report shows wheat up 21 percent from last year, with rising costs and limited work squeezing purchasing power....
Activists launch network in Canada to push recognition of ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
New coalition formed in Toronto calls for global legal action as UN expert urges focus on women’s experiences....