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Kabul Residents Say They Struggle With Lack of Water

By Nawid Samadi in TOLOnews, July 13, 2023 at 4:01 PMResidents of the capital are concerned about the lack of drinking water in Kabul these days. They said that they do not have access to city water supply services and the price of the drinking water from private companies has also increased. “People’s problems are many. If you ring the bell, three days or four days later it will be your turn to get water.…

Kabul Suspends Swedish Institutions in Afghanistan Over Quran Burning

By Banafsha Binesh in ToloNews, July 11, 2023 at 8:57 PMThe Islamic Emirate on Tuesday suspended all Swedish activities in Afghanistan in reaction to a Swedish citizen burning the Quran. Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid issued a statement saying that the Islamic Emirate in reaction to the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden has stopped the activities of all institutions of this country in Afghanistan, and until this country apologizes to Muslims, its activities…

Lack of Intl Recognition Due to Kabul’s Refusal to Follow ‘Orders’: Haqqani

By Fatema Adeeb in ToloNews, July 5, 2023 at 10:03 PMThe acting Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, said that the reason for the lack of recognition of the Islamic Emirate by the world is Kabul’s refusal to accept the world’s “orders.” He made the remarks on a visit to Paktia and met with religious scholars and ethnic elders. “Our independence was in someone else’s hand. Today, as they are not recognizing us, it is because we…

Beijing Expects Kabul to Take ‘More Solid Steps’ to Meet Intl Expectations

By Mujeeb Rahman Awrang Stanikzai, in TOLOnews, June 27, 2023 at 8:54 PMSpeaking at a press conference, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that Beijing hopes the Afghan interim government will take more solid steps in the direction that serves the interests of the Afghan people and meets the expectations of the international community, “so as to gain more understanding, trust and support from the rest of the world.” She made the remarks…

Kabul, Beijing Interested in Connecting Via Wakhan Corridor: MoIC

By Bibi Amina Hakimi in TOLOnews, June 27, 2023 at 10:52 PMThe Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) said that the Islamic Emirate and China are interested in connecting via the Wakhan corridor. The spokesman for the MoIC, Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, said connecting Afghanistan across the Wakhan will increase trade with world countries and increase national revenue. “One of our dreams from the past is to connect via the Wakhan corridor with China… both…

Allah Gul Mujahid Returns to Afghanistan:

By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, June 25, 2023Former Parliament Member Allah Gul Mujahid returned to Kabul from Iran on Sunday. According to officials, Mujahid was in Iran and returned to Kabul today. He was an influential political figure in the former administration who was imprisoned and humiliated by the Taliban security forces in the early years of the de facto administration. Earlier, Mujahid met with Fazal Mohammad Haqqani, the Afghan embassy’s head…

Turkmenistan-Pakistan Gas Transport Via Afghanistan Allowed by Kabul:

Report in TOLOnews, June 25, 2023 at 9:38 PMThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs approved the “plan sanctioned by the National Transit Committee for the transportation of gas and oil from Turkmenistan to Pakistan, passing through Afghanistan, for a trial period.” The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs said on Twitter: “This significant undertaking aims to stimulate economic growth and fortify transit capabilities. The implementation of this project…

Kabul Wants ‘Good Relations’ with World: Islamic Emirate Leader

Report in TOLOnews, June 25, 2023 at 7:21 PMThe Islamic Emirate’s Leader, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, in a message on the arrival of Eid-al Adha, said that the Islamic Emirate wants good political and economic relations with the world, “especially with Islamic countries, and has fulfilled its responsibility in this regard.” The message was released by the Islamic Emirate’s spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid. “Just as we do not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, in…

RSF Reiterates Call For Immediate Release of Mortaza Behboudi

By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama Press online, June 10, 2023Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reiterated its call for the immediate and unconditioned release of Afghanistan-born French journalist Mortaza Behboudi, who has been detained in Kabul since January 7 without any public announcement of charges against him, RSF said. “Five months of arbitrary detention and failure to respect criminal justice procedures… The Taliban authorities have produced no evidence to explain why they continue to hold Mortaza Behboudi,…

Kabul Stresses Need for Negotiation with Tehran Over 1973 Water Treaty:

Report in TOLOnews, June 01, 2023 at 9:26 PMThe acting Minister of Energy and Water, Abdul Latif Mansour, emphasized the need for negotiations to address the issue of the Helmand water treaty, saying that the issue should not become politicized. In an interview with TOLOnews, Mansour said that any kind of provocative remarks should be avoided. “As you have referred to, we have cleared the stance of the ministry in this regard. We are committed…

Kabul Does Not Want Tension with Anyone Including Neighbors: Karimi

By Banafsha Binesh in TOLOnews, May 29 2023 at 9:26 PMDays after the armed disputes between the Islamic Emirate and Iranian border guards, Kabul said that it does not want tensions with any side including neighbors. On Saturday, the Islamic Emirate’s forces and the Iranian border guards engaged in fighting which left two Iranian military personnel killed, according to Iranian media. One member of the Islamic Emirate forces was also killed in the clash, said…