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United News of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Will not prosecute those who worked with UK armed forces: Taliban
Moscow, July 18 (UNI) Taliban will not prosecute Afghans who collaborated with the British military, and whose data was exposed as a result of a leak, Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesman of the interim Afghan government, said. UK Defense Secretary John Healey acknowledged for the first time on July 15 regarding the existence of a resettlement program for thousands of Afghans who collaborated with the British army. In 2022, the data of almost 19,000 Afghans who applied for participation in the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) was leaked. Taking into account their family members, the leak put about 100,000 Afghans at risk. "The Supreme Leader's decree on amnesty guarantees security for everyone, and no one is or will be prosecuted for past actions ... There is no need for the intelligence services of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to monitor those who have been granted amnesty," Fitrat said. The British government has secretly resettled thousands of Afghans in the United Kingdom for fear they might be targeted by the Taliban after their personal details were leaked, Defence Secretary John Healey revealed on Tuesday. Details about the accidental data breach by a British soldier and the secret relocation programme for Afghans were made public after a rare court order known as a 'superinjuction" which barred the media from disclosing its existence. The Tolo News portal reported that the UK government is facing internal disputes after secretly resettling 4,500 Afghans after the leak. In addition, the data of more than a hundred Britons, including employees of the MI6 intelligence service and the Special Air Service (SAS) was also leaked, The Guardian newspaper reported, citing sources in the UK Ministry of Defense. UNI SPUTNIK AAB RKM
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
WFP raises alarm as 10 million Afghans face hunger due to aid cuts
The World Food Programme (WFP) has once again raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, stating that ten million people are in urgent need of food assistance this summer, but only one million can be supported due to funding shortages, Tolo News reported. The UN-affiliated agency's warning comes amid a sharp decline in international aid, leaving millions of Afghan families grappling with poverty, malnutrition, and economic instability. Experts believe the solution lies in improving international relations and effectively utilizing Afghanistan's natural and human resources. "To curb poverty, we must consider two key strategies: first, maintaining constructive and effective international relations; and second, utilizing both renewable and non-renewable natural and human resources efficiently. Therefore, with proper management, these resources must be used wisely and effectively," said Abdul Zahoor Modabber, an economic affairs analyst. Afghanistan continues to top the list of countries drawing global humanitarian concern following recent political changes. According to Tolo News, despite the increase in urgent needs, many Afghans remain without access to aid. Mohammad Javid, a resident of Kabul, said: "If there were aid, we could manage. Even without work, we somehow got by. But when there is work, we don't need aid. There are plenty of street carts, and they distribute cards to people but we don't have any connections to get one." The Ministry of Economy claims to have initiated programs aimed at reducing poverty and unemployment, which it says could alleviate some of the nation's pressing challenges. "Simply distributing food aid cannot fully address the needs of our people. Instead, lifting economic sanctions and international support for programs that strengthen families, create jobs, and enhance purchasing power can lead to real economic improvement," said Abdul Rahman Habib, spokesperson for the Ministry of Economy. According to Tolo News, the key drivers of poverty and hunger in Afghanistan include soaring unemployment, reduced foreign assistance, natural disasters, and lack of access to essential health and education services. These factors have led to widespread displacement and forced many children into labor. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Times of Oman
08-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
WFP raises alarm as 10 million Afghans face hunger due to aid cuts
Kabul: The World Food Programme (WFP) has once again raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, stating that ten million people are in urgent need of food assistance this summer, but only one million can be supported due to funding shortages, Tolo News reported. The UN-affiliated agency's warning comes amid a sharp decline in international aid, leaving millions of Afghan families grappling with poverty, malnutrition, and economic instability. Experts believe the solution lies in improving international relations and effectively utilizing Afghanistan's natural and human resources. "To curb poverty, we must consider two key strategies: first, maintaining constructive and effective international relations; and second, utilising both renewable and non-renewable natural and human resources efficiently. Therefore, with proper management, these resources must be used wisely and effectively," said Abdul Zahoor Modabber, an economic affairs analyst. Afghanistan continues to top the list of countries drawing global humanitarian concern following recent political changes. According to Tolo News, despite the increase in urgent needs, many Afghans remain without access to aid. Mohammad Javid, a resident of Kabul, said: "If there were aid, we could manage. Even without work, we somehow got by. But when there is work, we don't need aid. There are plenty of street carts, and they distribute cards to people but we don't have any connections to get one." The Ministry of Economy claims to have initiated programs aimed at reducing poverty and unemployment, which it says could alleviate some of the nation's pressing challenges. "Simply distributing food aid cannot fully address the needs of our people. Instead, lifting economic sanctions and international support for programs that strengthen families, create jobs, and enhance purchasing power can lead to real economic improvement," said Abdul Rahman Habib, spokesperson for the Ministry of Economy. According to Tolo News, the key drivers of poverty and hunger in Afghanistan include soaring unemployment, reduced foreign assistance, natural disasters, and lack of access to essential health and education services. These factors have led to widespread displacement and forced many children into labour.
United News of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi demands immediate release of frozen funds by US
Kabul, June 24 (UNI) The Afghan Taliban government's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has called on the United States to immediately release the country's foreign reserves, calling the freezing of its assets by the US illegal, reports Tolo News. Muttaqi stressed that the US decision has severely disrupted the natural course of Afghanistan's economic development, impacting its already debilitated treasury. Muttaqi also urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to help Afghanistan battle its socio-economic challenges, and fulfil their humanitarian and religious duties by using all their resources to lift the US sanctions. In his statement, Muttaqi said: "After two decades of war in Afghanistan, the US has frozen the national wealth of the Afghan people, creating major challenges for the country's natural economic growth. 'I once again call on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and its member states to ensure the release of Afghanistan's frozen central bank assets without further delay or obstacles." Referring to Afghanistan's strategic location in the heart of Asia, Muttaqi noted that the country has the potential to become a vital hub for trade and transit among Islamic nations. He added: "Afghanistan, recognised as the heart of Asia, is ready to serve as a key gateway for transit, trade, and economic connectivity among Islamic countries. 'We are prepared to play a constructive role within the framework of the OIC Strategic Economic Agenda in areas such as regional connectivity, energy, logistics, and investment.' Citing the importance of boosting domestic production and exports to counter the negative effects caused by the US sanctions, economic analyst Mir Shakir Yaqubi speaking to Tolo News said "In order to mitigate the negative effects of sanctions and global restrictions imposed on Afghanistan, the government must fulfil certain essential responsibilities. One of these is enhancing domestic production capacities. 'Achieving this requires cooperation from neighbouring countries so that Afghanistan can at least play an effective role in transport, transit, and global trade systems. Additionally, alongside boosting production capacities, export volumes must also be increased."
United News of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Afghan dry fruit traders concerned over continued closure of Attari-Wagah border
Kabul, June 21 (UNI) The closure of the Attari–Wagah border crossing, one of Afghanistan's key trade routes to India, has raised serious concerns among dried fruit exporters of Afghanistan. The Kabul Dry Fruit Exporters Union has warned that stopping freight truck movement on this route could severely disrupt both fresh and dried fruit exports, Tolo News reported. The union has urged Pakistani and Indian authorities to reopen the route permanently for Afghan cargo trucks. Khalid Rahmani, spokesperson for the union, told TOLOnews, 'We hope alternative links through Wagah and Chabahar ports will open soon. Given the current political and trade tensions between Pakistan and India, we predict a decline in exports to both countries.' After the Indian and Pakistani military tensions eased, the border reopened briefly on May 9, allowing about 162 trucks to pass, but it was shut again. At least 12 Afghan export trucks remain stuck at the crossing. With the fruit harvest season approaching, traders warn that continued closure could pose major challenges for Afghan exports. They are calling for diplomatic engagement to reopen this critical trade route. Omid Haidari, head of international relations at the Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock, said: 'We urge the leadership of the Islamic Emirate, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to strengthen contact with the Indian Foreign Ministry so that our major trade route can be reopened.' Merchant Mahboobullah Mohammadi, said, 'Our biggest export is dried fruit, especially pine nuts, which we mostly send to India via Wagah. But the decline in exports this year has brought significant losses. Our air corridors are still shut, and large amounts of pine nuts remain unsold in local markets.' The Wagah border was closed after tensions escalated between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, on April 22. The closure of the land border check post continues to cast a shadow over Afghanistan's regional trade. UNI ANV RN
