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US warns citizens against traveling to Afghanistan

19th December, 2023 · admin

Khaama: The US State Department of State has warned all its citizens against travelling to Afghanistan. The warning emphasizes the risk of U.S. citizens being arrested in Afghanistan. On Monday,  the Department issued a statement noting the active presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan. The statement claims that foreign activities in Afghanistan are viewed with

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Posted in Taliban, Travel, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Taliban Security Failure |
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Fly Dubai Flights to Kabul Resume

15th November, 2023 · admin

Tolo News: Fly Dubai, a UAE-based airline, resumed flights to Kabul on Wednesday, 24 Aqrab, after stopping for two years and four months. According to flydubai.com, the daily flights occur at 9:30 and 14:55, Afghanistan Time. “In the past, Fly Dubai had four flights every day. Now, from the 22nd, three daily flights will be

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Posted in Arab-Afghan Relations, Economic News, Travel | Tags: UAE-Afghanistan Relations |
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UK Govt advises British citizens to avoid travel to Afghanistan

21st October, 2023 · admin

Khaama: The United Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry issued a solid advisory to its citizens, strongly discouraging travel to Afghanistan due to elevated security concerns. In an official statement, the ministry cautioned that terrorists are highly likely to attempt attacks within Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).

Posted in Britain-Afghanistan Relations, Economic News, Travel |
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Flydubai resumes Kabul flights following a 2-year suspension

12th October, 2023 · admin

Khaama: Flydubai is resuming flights between Kabul and the United Arab Emirates, as confirmed by the Afghanistan Consulate General in Dubai. This decision comes after a two-year suspension of these flights and marks a significant development in air travel between the two destinations. Currently, two local airlines, Ariana Airlines and Kam Air, are the primary

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Posted in Economic News, Travel |
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Herat welcomes increase in foreign tourists to the province

14th September, 2023 · admin

Ariana: Recently a group of 11 tourists from Thailand visited historical sites in the province and were able to experience Afghan culture and local cuisine. This group was just one of many as residents report they have had many foreigners from across the world visit their city and province. But one Thai visitor expressed delight

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Posted in Economic News, Travel | Tags: Herat |
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Taliban bans women from Band-e-Amir visits amid global outcry

27th August, 2023 · admin

Khaama: The Taliban administration, disregarding the international outrage stemming from the “oppressive” restrictions imposed on the lives, work, and education of women in Afghanistan, has continued to intensify these limitations. In the latest instance, as per the directive of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice of the Taliban, women are

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Posted in Afghan Women, Human Rights, Taliban, Travel | Tags: Life under Taliban rule, Taliban war on women |
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Afghanistan ranks lowest in Henley Passport Index 2023

19th July, 2023 · admin

Ariana: Afghanistan ranked the weakest in the Henley Passport Index 2023 which includes 199 passports worldwide. Japan, which was sitting in the No.1 position in the index for five years, has fallen to third place. The No.1 position is now held by Singapore. Citizens of Afghanistan are only able to visit 27 destinations without a

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Posted in Other News, Travel |
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‘50,000’ Tourists Visited Bamiyan for Eid: Officials

3rd July, 2023 · admin

Tolo News: Local officials in Bamiyan said that in the last four days, nearly 50,000 domestic tourists visited the ancient and recreational places of the province. Some tourists that came from other provinces said they came for Bamiyan’s ancient and recreational places.  “People wish to come to Bamiyan and visit Band e Amir because it

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Posted in Economic News, Travel | Tags: Bamiyan, Tourism |
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Cash-strapped Taliban selling tickets to ruins of Buddhas it blew up

15th June, 2023 · admin

WP: In 2001, Taliban founder Mohammad Omar declared the Buddhas false gods and announced plans to destroy them. Ignoring pleas from around the world, Taliban fighters detonated explosives and fired antiaircraft guns to smash the immense sixth-century reliefs to pieces. The attack on the treasured ancient monument stunned the international community and cemented the Taliban’s

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Posted in Economic News, History, Taliban, Travel | Tags: Bamiyan, Buddha Statues, Life under Taliban rule |
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Afghanistan Restarts Direct Flights to China After 3 Years

24th May, 2023 · admin

Ayaz Gul VOA News May 24, 2023 ISLAMABAD — The Taliban have announced the resumption of direct flights between Afghanistan and China after a gap of three years, saying it would help boost bilateral economic and political relations. The first weekly passenger flight of the national flag carrier Ariana Afghan Airlines left Kabul on Wednesday for

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Posted in China-Afghanistan Relations, Economic News, Travel |
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