While the assembly was scheduled to begin on Friday, participants reported that logistical challenges delayed the official start until Saturday.

The summit, hosted by Pakistan, is scheduled for October 15 and 16.

The Taliban, for their part, denied any knowledge of talks with the Resistance Council.

The resolution also extends the mandate of Richard Bennett, the U.N. Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan.

According to the ministry, the prisoners arrived on Friday, traveling through Iran along the historic Silk Road.

Many Kabul residents report receiving only two to four hours of electricity per day.

According to data compiled from Taliban statements, over 720 people have been flogged in Afghanistan over the last three years.

The visit also highlighted broader concerns among countries like Iran and Tajikistan over the growing influence of extremist groups in.

The accident occurred when a taxi carrying passengers returning from Mashhad, Iran, overturned.

The farmers point to water shortages and the scarcity of chemical fertilizers as significant hurdles to their productivity.