Afghanistan

China ready to deepen cooperation with Afghanistan: Minister

Chinese foreign minister says he hopes Taliban authorities will fulfill their commitment to fighting terrorism.

Afghanistan

Samarkand meeting participants seek inclusive government in Afghanistan

The parties reaffirmed their commitment to the development of Afghanistan as a peaceful, united and sovereign state.

Videos

Video: Fall of carving art in Herat

A number of artists in Herat said that carving art which once was famous in Herat is losing its supporters as there is a decrease in the number of artists.

Afghanistan

Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan call on Taliban to lift restrictions against women

Ahead of the main meeting on Afghanistan, the foreign ministers also called on the Taliban to form an inclusive government

Afghanistan

Pakistan warns Kabul its military will hit terror hideouts inside Afghanistan

Khawaja Asif says if the Taliban fail to root out anti-Pakistan militants in the country, especially the TTP, Islamabad will ‘have to hit them’

Business

Streets of Herat paint a grim picture of desperate times

Having lost their jobs, and now without food aid, Herat residents take to the streets selling anything they can in order to survive

South Asia

Four killed in shooting at Indian military station

Police have said the incident was "not a terror attack," and took place in a canteen at a base in Punjab early Wednesday

Videos

Iftari – Episode 9: Kabul’s Kadgarihaa street

In this episode of Iftari, host Safiullah Asadi visits Kabul’s Kadgarihaa street and chats with its residents while sharing an Iftari with at least 50 of them.

Videos

Video: Women attend expo in Herat

Dozens of female entrepreneurs are participating in an expo in Herat city that has been organized to promote their small and medium-sized businesses.

Business

Women’s Eid al-Fitr expo opens in Herat

The expo of women’s products will run for 10 days and will culminate with the start of Eid al-Fitr later this month