Dostum says Taliban ‘taking their last breaths’
“The Taliban do not understand diplomacy or common language. They only understand pressure and force,” Dostum said....
Sources say Taliban salary halt applies to all ministries
Public employees said the issue has heightened anxiety, particularly during the winter, when living costs rise and alternative sources of income are limited....
Three years on, Taliban ban on women’s work in NGOs leaves families struggling
Women who had supported their households say the loss of income has pushed many families into poverty....
Turkey says it detained senior Daesh member near Afghan-Pakistan border
According to the reports, Goren had previously travelled from Turkey to the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, where he joined Islamic State ranks....
$50 million worth of grapes spoiled amid Pakistan border closures: ACCI
“When Afghan fruit was being exported – grapes worth nearly $50 million – it spoiled,” Alokozay said....
Taliban health minister defends policies in India amid restrictions on women doctors
Jalali claimed that large numbers of female health workers and doctors had been recruited across Afghanistan....
Herat fruit sellers say Pakistan border closure has doubled prices
“Since the borders were closed, fruit sales have dropped,” said Nematullah, a fruit seller in Herat....
Are alternative routes to Pakistan viable for Afghanistan’s trade?
The corridor, however, has repeatedly faced politically driven closures, particularly during Afghanistan’s fruit export season....