Ariana: Ariana Afghan Airlines officials have announced that the company will operate two flights to the Chinese city of Urumqi every week from now. “Ariana Afghan Airlines serves the people of Afghanistan in the sector in which it operates. Its responsibility is to control prices, and make as much profit as possible so that the
Khaama: The Canadian government issued a warning on Tuesday, urging its citizens to avoid travel to Afghanistan due to escalating security concerns. The government highlighted the risks posed by ongoing armed conflicts, terrorist attacks, and the increasing frequency of abductions and arbitrary detentions. In a public statement, Canada described the security situation in Afghanistan as
Business Insider: Nolan Saumure, a 28-year-old Canadian YouTuber, walked into Afghanistan from Pakistan last summer. He spent a week traveling through the Taliban-controlled country with a local guide and a camera in an attempt to show what he called “the other side of Afghanistan” — the natural beauty, warm hospitality, and rip-roaring good times he
Reuters: Airlines are turning to a network of third parties to pay fees to Afghan authorities as more planes use the country’s airspace, increasing the risk of legal disputes and money laundering, according to pilots, aviation executives and lawyers. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan International: On Saturday, Whitney Wright, an American adult film star, shared new photos from her visit to various Afghan cities. In one image, she is seen holding an AK-47 rifle, suggesting that she is travelling under Taliban security. Under Taliban-imposed restrictions, Afghan women are not permitted to travel more than 72 kilometres alone without
Ayaz Gul VOA News February 26, 2025 ISLAMABAD — Uzbekistan and Pakistan agreed to establish a tripartite committee with Afghanistan to address issues that are hindering the implementation of a proposed railway project connecting the three countries. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reported the development after delegation-level talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Tashkent, emphasizing
Ariana: Afghanistan’s passport has been ranked the least powerful in the world, securing the 106th spot on the latest Henley Passport Index. This ranking highlights the severe travel restrictions faced by Afghan citizens, who can only access 26 countries without a visa. At the opposite end of the spectrum, Singapore boasts the world’s most powerful
Khaama: The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning for its citizens, advising them not to visit 20 countries, including Afghanistan, due to “increased life-threatening risks.” On Wednesday, January 8th, the U.S. Consular Section shared the message on Facebook, urging American citizens to avoid traveling to these countries, especially those marked as “Level 4.”
Amu: Kam Air, a private airline in the country, on Wednesday inaugurated direct flights between Kabul and Doha, the capital of Qatar. After the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in August 2021, operations by many airline companies were stopped. Few companies, including Kam Air, Qatar Airways and Ariana Afghan Airlines, have resumed their operations
Khaama: On Sunday, December 1st, the airline stated in a statement that it will launch a new weekly route between Kabul and Doha, with flights scheduled every Tuesday. In recent months, several airlines have resumed their flights to Afghanistan, signaling a gradual reopening of air travel in the region country. Click here to read more