Afghanistan

OCHA news Afghanistan star aong funds with high maternal mortality rates

Afghanistan’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen to 489 deaths per 100,000 live births, a 21 percent decline from the 621 per 100,000 baseline recorded before the current humanitarian aid cycle, according to newly released Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs data. OCHA has deployed $120 million to stabilize emergency health infrastructure, directing 62 percent of those funds specifically toward rural maternal care networks across 18 provinces.

The real situation with Pakistann Taliban intensities – Oped

The resurgence of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has ignited a severe security and diplomatic crisis between Islamabad and Kabul, escalating cross-border violence and forcing an urgent reckoning over counterterrorism responsibilities in South Asia. Over the past two years, a sharp rise in militant attacks across Pakistan’s northwestern provinces has strained bilateral relations and exposed the fragility of regional security architectures established after the 2021 American withdrawal.

Tajikistan Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Afghanistan

Tajikistan Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Afghanistan Amid Regional Instability

Deadly Roof Collapse in Northern Afghanistan: A Stark Warning of Climate Change's Devastating Consequences

Afghanistan's Pashtun Kot District Sees Devastating Building Collapse Amid Rising Concerns

Deadly Highway Collision in Afghanistan Highlights Country's Ongoing Infrastructure Challenges

A devastating collision on one of Afghanistan's most treacherous highways has left three people dead and three more injured, highlighting the country's long-standing struggle with infrastructure development and security concerns.

Pakistan Closes Border Crossings Amid Tensions with Afghanistan Over Taliban Rule

The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is a complex web of historical grievances, geopolitics, and competing interests that has long defined the trajectory of both countries. Since the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989, Pakistan has provided tacit support to various factions vying for control of Kabul, including militant groups such as the Taliban and Haqqani network.

14 Former Afghan Security Personnel Brutally Killed in Three Months

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has confirmed that 14 former security personnel were brutally killed in the country over the past three months. This shocking toll marks a disturbing uptick in violence against those who served as the backbone of the Taliban's security forces during their rule, raising questions about the future of peacekeeping and reconciliation efforts in the war-torn nation.