Iran’s Chabahar Port Becoming Key Trade Route For Afghanistan, Says Taliban Envoy

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A ship at Chabahar Port (file photo, Press TV)

Afghanistan International: Gul Hassan, the Taliban’s ambassador in Moscow, said Iran’s Chabahar port is becoming a key route for Afghanistan’s foreign trade, with daily commercial flows through the port increasing. Speaking at the Third International North–South Transport Corridor Forum in Russia, he said the Taliban is “working actively” with Iran and India on the Chabahar route. Click here to read more (external link).

Factories Built Among Homes: Air Pollution Threatens the Lives of Ghazni Residents

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8am: Residents across Ghazni province speak with deep worry about the industrial factories operating inside their neighborhoods. They say the rapid spread and constant work of these factories have filled the air with poison and pushed many families into serious health problems. Those who live closest to the factories suffer the most and pay the highest price with their health. Residents of Ghazni told the Hasht-e Subh Daily that factory owners burn poor-quality fuel and face no monitoring at all. They say these factories should be forced to install systems that clean the smoke, yet the Taliban issue no warnings and take no action. The people believe that the Taliban have failed to control the causes of air pollution in the province. Because of this failure, the environment grows worse with each passing day. Click here to read more (external link).

Hekmatyar Travels To Malaysia For Medical Treatment, Say Sources

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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar

Afghanistan International: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of Hezb-e Islami, has travelled to Malaysia for medical treatment, sources told Afghanistan International. The trip marks his first known foreign travel since the Taliban allegedly imposed restrictions on his movements last year. According to the sources, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally invited Hekmatyar. They said Ibrahim has admired Hekmatyar since the years of the anti-Soviet jihad and had extended invitations to him several times in the past, with this visit now finally taking place. Click here to  read more (external link).

Amrullah Saleh: US has given $ 6,000,000,000 to the Taliban

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Pakistan Claims 23 Killed in Afghanistan Chaman Border Strikes

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Khaama: Pakistani forces launched strikes on three Taliban bases near the Chaman border over Friday and Saturday, killing at least 23 fighters. Media reports said the operation followed Taliban firing across the border, which was described as an “unprovoked” ceasefire violation. So far, officials in Kabul have not commented on the Pakistani media claim, and there has been no independent confirmation of the reported casualties. Click here to read more (external link).

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UN States Traffic Accidents as a Leading Cause of Death in Afghanistan

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8am: The organization said on Sunday, December 7, on its X platform that by improving road design, prioritizing pedestrian safety, and reducing traffic speeds, safer cities can be built for everyone. The United Nations is raising these points at a time when dozens of people lose their lives annually due to traffic accidents in Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).

Australia Introduces Independent Sanctions Regime Targeting Taliban Leadership

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Afghanistan International: Australia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the establishment of an independent sanctions framework targeting at least 140 Taliban individuals and entities, aimed at holding the group accountable for its repression of women and girls. Australia is the first country to formally integrate a Taliban-specific sanctions system into domestic law. Click here to read more (external link).

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