PajhwokUAE Restricts Citizen Travel to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has banned all citizen travel to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon, ordering those currently in the countries to depart immediately.
ReliableUK Envoy Urges Restraint and Dialogue Following Cross-Border Strikes in Kunar
UK Special Envoy Richard Lindsay has called for restraint and diplomatic engagement following reported Pakistani military strikes in eastern Kunar province that killed seven civilians and injured seventy-five others. He emphasized the need to protect civilians and resolve border disputes through dialogue.
DevelopingPezeshkian calls US naval blockade ‘intolerable’
KABUL (Pajhwok): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the US naval blockade of Iranian ports amounts to an “extension of military operations” by Washington and is...
DevelopingAfghan delegation attends OSJD rail conference in Kazakhstan
KABUL (Pajhwok): A delegation of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Works attended the 40th OSJD railway conference in Kazakhstan, holding talks on expanding transit routes, boosting regional...
DevelopingHealth ministry streamlines transfer of drug samples to central labs
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced that a coordination meeting was held to facilitate the transfer of samples collected at the country’s customs points to central...
Developingسازمان همکاری اسلامی: افغانستان در مرحله بحرانی نیازمند اقدام فوری بینالمللی است
نماینده ویژه دبیرکل سازمان همکاری اسلامی برای افغانستان میگوید که این کشور در حال حاضر در یک مرحله بحرانی قرار دارد و برای کاهش رنج انسانی و تثبیت وضعیت اقتصادی، به اقدام فوری و هماهنگ جامعه جهانی...
ReliableMinistry Monitors Water Release and Distribution at Salma Dam
The Ministry of Water and Energy is monitoring the distribution of water released from the Salma Dam on April 24 and providing farmers with guidance to ensure equitable allocation and prevent waste.
ReliableTrial 5G Telecom Services Launched in Kabul
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched a trial of fifth-generation telecom services in Kabul, with officials meeting telecom executives to discuss expanding coverage and improving network quality nationwide.
ReliablePutin Warns Trump of Dire Consequences Over Potential Conflict with Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned US President Donald Trump during a phone call that renewed military conflict with Iran would bring dire consequences, particularly opposing ground operations. The exchange follows Washington's rejection of Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
ReliablePentagon Reports $25 Billion Spent on Iran Conflict, Cites Munitions as Primary Cost
The Pentagon reported that the U.S. military operation in Iran has cost approximately $25 billion, primarily for munitions, as officials defend the spending to prevent nuclear proliferation amid a fragile ceasefire.
ReliableAfghan and Uzbek Private Sectors Sign 16 Trade Agreements Worth $16 Million
Afghan and Uzbek private sector representatives have signed 16 trade agreements worth over $16 million during a business meeting in Surkhandarya province. The deals cover agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, with officials pledging to improve cross-border transit and economic cooperation.
ReliableAustria to Sign Deportation Transit Agreement with Uzbekistan on May 7
Austria will sign an agreement with Uzbekistan on May 7 to establish a new transit route for deporting Afghan nationals, replacing previous pathways through Turkey. Humanitarian groups have expressed concern over the safety and legality of the forced returns amid tightening European asylum policies.
ReliableUS Jury Convicts Afghan National in Connection with 2021 Kabul Airport Bombing
A US federal jury in Virginia has convicted Afghan national Mohammad Sharifullah of providing material support to ISIS-Khorasan for his role in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing. He faces up to 20 years in prison after jurors deadlocked on whether his actions directly caused the deaths of 13 US troops and roughly 160 Afghans.
ReliableOver 500 Afghan Migrants Released from Pakistani Prisons and Returned Home
The Taliban Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation confirmed that 527 Afghan migrants were released from Pakistani prisons and returned via the Spin Boldak and Torkham border crossings. The repatriations follow an intensified Pakistani crackdown on undocumented Afghans, amid allegations of mistreatment in detention facilities.
ReliableTwo Suspects Arrested in Logar Over Killing of Four Family Members
Logar provincial security forces have arrested two suspects who confessed to killing four family members during a robbery. The case has been transferred to judicial authorities for Sharia-based proceedings.
ReliableAfghanistan Cricket Board Suspends Three Players for Four Months Over Unapproved League Participation
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has suspended Samiullah Shinwari, Mohammad Shahzad, and Aftab Alam for four months for competing in an unapproved Indian league without official clearance. The board cited regulatory concerns and recent policy changes on foreign tournament participation.
Reliable14 Killed in Passenger Plane Crash Near Juba, South Sudan
At least 14 people died when a CityLink Aviation passenger plane crashed near Juba, South Sudan, amid reports of adverse weather. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
ReliableKabul Teen Publishes Book on Prophet’s Wives After Reading Hundreds of Religious Texts
Nineteen-year-old Zainab Ayubi of Kabul has published a book on the Prophet Muhammad’s wives after reading hundreds of religious texts and transitioning to online Sharia studies following formal education restrictions for girls.
ReliableSuspected Robber Killed, Another Detained After Clash With Police in Kabul
A suspected armed robber was killed and another detained following a shootout with police in Kabul’s 11th district after the pair allegedly stole 70,000 Afghanis from a currency exchanger. Police spokesperson Khalid Zadran confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are underway to locate additional accomplices.
ReliableUN Secretary-General Appoints Bruno Lemarquis as Deputy Head of UNAMA in Afghanistan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed French diplomat Bruno Georges Lemarquis as Deputy Head of UNAMA and Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, succeeding Indrika Ratwatte. The appointment aims to strengthen international aid coordination amid the country’s ongoing humanitarian and economic crisis.
ReliableIslamic Emirate of Afghanistan Summons Pakistani Envoy Over Kunar Strikes
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Pakistan’s chargé d’affaires to formally protest recent military strikes in Kunar province, condemning the attacks as sovereignty violations while casualty reports vary widely.
ReliableUzbek President Calls for Stronger Economic and Diplomatic Ties with Afghanistan
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev urged stronger diplomatic and economic ties with Afghanistan during a high-level meeting in Tashkent, as regional governors announced major export contracts and reported that bilateral trade reached $1.678 billion in 2025.
ReliableAfghan and Russian Officials Discuss Expanding Economic and Energy Cooperation
Afghan and Russian officials held meetings in Kabul and Moscow to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and transit. Both sides agreed to activate a joint economic commission and strengthen technical ties in the electricity sector.
ReliableTrain Collision Near Jakarta Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured
A collision between a passenger train and an intercity train near Jakarta has left dozens dead and injured, prompting ongoing rescue operations and an official investigation into the cause. Initial casualty figures vary between reporting agencies as authorities work to clear the wreckage and suspend services along the route.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Supreme Leader Approves Law Regulating Religious Preachers
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has approved the Muhtasibin law, which standardizes the duties and ethical standards of religious preachers. The Ministry of Justice confirmed the legislation’s publication in the Official Gazette, with implementation to be overseen by the Ministry of Vice, Virtue and Complaints.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Launches Three Electricity Projects Worth 1.12 Billion Afghanis in Faryab
Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar inaugurated three electricity projects in Faryab province valued at 1.12 billion Afghanis. Funded by the Islamic Emirate and built by private contractors over three years, the initiative aims to upgrade transmission lines and substations to reduce regional power shortages.
ReliableGerman Chancellor Says Iran Has Humiliated U.S. Amid Ongoing Tensions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Iran has humiliated the United States amid ongoing tensions, citing diplomatic setbacks and a lack of a clear U.S. exit strategy while calling for an immediate end to hostilities.
ReliableOil Extraction Begins at Five Wells in Jawzjan Province
Experimental oil extraction has begun at five wells in Jawzjan province, with initial daily output of 500 cubic meters expected to rise to 1,200 tons as all 12 wells become operational. Officials stated the project is managed by Afghan engineers and aims to boost domestic energy production and local employment.
ReliableUNICEF Warns of 25,000-Female Worker Shortage in Afghanistan by 2030
UNICEF reports that ongoing restrictions on girls' education and women's employment in Afghanistan could result in a shortage of approximately 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, costing the economy an estimated $84 million annually.
ReliableFarmer Killed in Landmine Blast While Ploughing Field in Ghazni Province
A farmer in Ghazni province was killed after his tractor struck a buried landmine while ploughing a field in Qarabagh district. The incident marks the second fatal landmine explosion in the province within three days, following a similar blast in Waghaz district.