Eid Mubarak to everyone around the world, with special thoughts & prayers for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. May this #EidUlFitr bring peace, comfort, and renewed hope for better days ahead. Happy Eid.

होली मनाने वाले सभी लोगों को शुभकामनाएँ! अविश्वसनीय भारत में कुछ अद्भुत लोगों के बीच तीन होली मनाना एक अद्भुत अनुभव रहा है।

शांति, समृद्धि और सहिष्णुता दक्षिण एशिया और दुनिया को रोशन करे।

Nearly 500,000 Afghans refugees have returned from Pakistan since October 2023. In these six months, UNHCR has been providing vital support to many returnees facing challenges meeting basic needs. Great work by Hai Kyung Jun & her team on the ground in🇦🇫.

Tragic series of events: TTP carried out an attack in Pakistan. 🇵🇰 retaliated by bombing 🇦🇫.TB responded back. ISIS-K conducted a suicide operation in🇦🇫.
Troubling sequence for🇦🇫& the region. Terrorism continues to engulf Afghans.
Policy shift reflecting d will Afghans is needed.

As the new academic year begins in 🇦🇫, former President, Karzai urges Taliban to prioritize opening schools & universities for girls, ensuring their access to knowledge & opportunities.

He emphasises on the vital role of education & the need to build a self-sufficient🇦🇫together.

Afghanistan's rich falconry heritage is journey through time & emotion. AAN Dari Pashto examines how these birds are on the brink of extinction due to long conflict,but 🇦🇫 remains a safe haven for falcon hunters. These unique birds are exported & sold to wealthy buyers worldwide.

Taliban have appointed Ahmad Yasir as their defense attaché to Moscow. Son of influential Taliban leader Ustad Yasir, he marks their 1st ever defense attaché after several high-ranked diplomatic appointments in the region. Ustad Yasir, a key has been missing since 2008 in 🇵🇰.

When adversity strikes, it affects all facets of a nation.

Despite odds, a brighter future awaits 🇦🇫 & its orchestra team, where worries of their asylum won’t be an issue of concern. BTW - The Home Office had initially refused their visas, but then reversed the decision.

کشمیری
غوړ رنګونه
افغان آرټ 🇦🇫

حامد کرزی رئيس جمهور پیشین #افغانستان با آقای حسن کاظمی قُمی سفیر و نمایندهٔ خاص جمهوری اسلامی #ایران در امور افغانستان Embassy of the I.R. Iran in Kabul, Afghanistan دیدار کرد.
رئيس جمهور پیشین با اشاره به مشترکات و دوستی دیرینه، بر تحکیم و توسعه روابط میان #افغانستان و جمهوری اسلامی #ایران تاکید نمود و خواهان…

A female entrepreneur in #Bamyan defies odds. She created a fish breeding farm with just 200K Afs/$3k, yielding more than $2k annually. Her success highlights Afghan women's potential. With schools closed to girls for over 900 days, it's time for change.

A leader of Hamid Karzai stature deserves due respect & consideration. His commitment to a peaceful & prosperous #Afghanistan is evident in the sacrifices & risks he undertook for many years.

His indisputable credibility should ideally be utilized to help🇦🇫at every level &not aid 1/

a particular group or entity for political & economic gains with little good for common Afghan.

P. Karzai could have chosen to leave🇦🇫& live comfortably abroad yet he chose to live with his family in his own country with his own people & that alone deserves respect& recognition.

As the news of Indian officials meeting with the former President Karzai swirls there are reports that the Indian government is quite keen to open a consulate in Kandahar. The aim is to engage with the senior Taliban leaders who are considered to be the real rulers of the…

My deepest condolences to Jasoda Babai's family & Shilpi Batra on her loss. J.Babai & the women of her generation served as a bridge among communities for years & their absence is deeply saddening. 🙏SheenkhalaiArtProject to highlight the forgotten tribe of 🇦🇫in🇮🇳. May she rest in peace.

It’s welcoming news to see Qatar secured the release of an Austrian detainee this time in Afghanistan. However it’s also equally import to have a balanced approach to support girls education & equal rights for all. Millions suffer from severe challenges due to poor governance.

Afghanistan: Archaeological sites 'bulldozed for looting.

Dozens of archaeological sites in have been bulldozed to allow systematic looting. Ancient settlements dating back to the Late Bronze Age & Iron Age - some earlier than 1000BC - are among damaged. bbc.co.uk/news/world-asi…

Doha conference highlights Afghanistan's global significance amidst ongoing conflicts & crises.
Despite Western & regional differences on the future Afghan state, common ground exists in combating terrorism, extremism & narcotics production.

Key shared objectives include 1/2

establishing an inclusive government, upholding the rights of women & once again reintegrating 🇦🇫 into global political & economic landscape.

These goals are crucial for 🇦🇫 transformation into a collaborative space between the region & the West.

Gradual yet needed progress.

Taliban demanded attendance at Doha’s meeting under 2 conditions:

1.They will attend if they are the sole representative of Afghanistan, excluding civil society representatives.

2. Taliban delegation meet with UN secretary-general & present its position. thehindu.com/news/internati…