The identities of those punished were not disclosed in the statement.

The contamination has been documented in 26 of the country's 34 provinces, underscoring the persistent danger faced by civilians.

While this figure marks a decline from 15.3 million in 2023, food needs in the country remain alarmingly high.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene in which gunfire erupted, injuring two individuals.

The embassy said that the Taliban have attempted to interfere with their consular activities in recent months.

The court's statement noted that the woman received 39 lashes and was sentenced to five years in prison.

The EU called for “education for all,” stressing that access to learning should be free from discrimination.

Hakim emphasized that Panjshir's security environment is now stable enough to facilitate development and improvement initiatives, the statement said.

This move comes days after an Indian delegation's visit to Kabul.

The agency noted on X that Afghanistan accounts for just 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.