Rina Amiri bids Farewell: Afghanistan deserves better and a bright future

Rina Amiri, the U.S. Special Envoy for Afghanistan Women, has announced that she will step down from her position tomorrow, coinciding with the inauguration of the new U.S. president. In a message, she urged the global community to support the “brave women …

Ceremony held in Afghanistan to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations with China

KABUL, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan and the Afghan caretaker government jointly hosted a ceremony on Monday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Afghanistan. When …

Pakistan supports continued humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized its support for continued humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and the establishment of peace in the country. Shafqat Ali Khan, the spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on …

European Union contributes €16.5 million to WFP in Afghanistan to help vulnerable communities survive winter

Kabul – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a €16.5 million (US$17.4 million) contribution from the European Union for its activities in Afghanistan, made via its department of Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (ECHO). The funding …

Funding cuts to Afghanistan threaten women's well-being, NRC chief warns 

Jan Egeland, the Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has issued a warning that funding cuts to Afghanistan are the biggest threat to efforts to support the country's women, Winnipeg Free Press reported. Photo: Jan Egeland, the …

Pakistan pledges support for humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan

Pakistan has been supporting and will continue to back efforts for addressing the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and bringing peace and stability to the country . . . You need to subscribe to view the full article. Please login or register a new …

NAC plans to expand activities in Afghanistan

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) said on Monday it planned to expand its activities in the country to address the problems of special people . . . You need to subscribe to view the full article. Please login or register a new account.

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Mother In Afghanistan's Kunar Province Gives Birth To Quadruplets

(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Officials at the Kunar Provincial Hospital reported that a mother in the province has given birth to four babies, including one girl and three boys. According to the hospital officials, the mother delivered the quadruplets via …

Pakistan to continue supporting Afghanistan: FO

ISLAMABAD  -  Pakistan yesterday said it will continue to support all efforts aimed at addressing the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan as well as for lasting peace and stability in the country. In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali …