The US Policy towards Afghanistan Gradually Changes, Says Taliban
Muttaqi
8am: In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, the acting foreign minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi has said that the Taliban is seeking good relations with countries around the world, especially the United States, stressing that the US will slowly change its policy towards Afghanistan. The Taliban wants good relations with all countries and has no problems with the US, Amir Khan Muttaqi stressed. Click here to read more (external link).
Related
China to establish air corridor for Afghan products
Ariana: China’s envoy in Kabul said Monday that his country is ready to establish an air corridor for Afghan agricultural products as a stable Afghanistan would benefit the region and the world. Speaking at an event to mark the hand over of a large consignment of humanitarian aid that arrived at Hairatan land port by rail on Sunday, Wang Yu added that China has pledged humanitarian assistance worth $40 million and that the delivery of this aid would be completed soon. Click here to read more (external link).
Related
15-Day Futsal League Competition Held in Kabul
Tolo News: Officials from the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) said that a 15-day A-Class futsal competition started in Kabul on Monday. 22 teams are participating. (Futsal is similar to football buy played in a smaller area on a hard surface, usually indoors.) Click here to read more (external link).
UNICEF Launches Polio Immunization Campaign
Tolo News: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched the fourth national polio immunization campaign in Afghanistan on Monday which will be synchronized with Pakistan to improve cross-border polio eradication efforts, UNICEF said in a statement. According to UNICEF, the campaign will continue from December 13 to 16. Click here to read more (external link).
The Taliban Issued New Instructions to the Residents of Logar
8am: The Taliban-led government has asked businessmen and shopkeepers in Pul-e-Alam, Logar, to offer their daily prayers in congregations and mosques. The Department of Enjoining the Good and Forbidding the Evil has also instructed the barbershops in the city of Pul-e-Alam that taking money and shaving the beard is forbidden and should be avoided. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghan director once in Cannes spotlight now in Taliban’s shadow
AFP: Four years ago, Afghan film director Salim Shaheen was in the spotlight at Cannes, but now he spends his days confined to his home, afraid of the new Taliban regime and their clampdown on arts and music. Click here to read more (external link).
1TV Afghanistan Dari News – December 12, 2021
Afghan Currency Drops Further Against Dollar
Tolo News: The value of Afghan currency continues to drop against the US dollar as the country’s economy is on the verge of collapse. The price of one dollar was over 110 Afs on Sunday. The union of money exchangers of Surah-e-Shahzad said the lack of sufficient dollars available in the market is the main reason for the rapid fall of the Afs. Click here to read more (external link).
Related
Pakistan to Host OIC Summit on Afghanistan in a Week
8am: The Pakistani media have reported that Islamabad would host a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers on Afghanistan in a week. The meeting will be held on December 19, which is aimed at addressing the serious and deteriorating humanitarian situation and preventing the economic crisis in Afghanistan, according to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry’s statement. Click here to read more (external link).