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Afghanistan is facing a growing risk of a severe food crisis as key trade routes through Pakistan remain closed and supplies from Iran become increasingly uncertain. The Pakistan border has been shut since October 2025, while the Iranian corridor has become less reliable following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East on February 28, 2026. asiaplustj.info »
A Tajik citizen was killed in an attack by unidentified gunmen in the Imam Sahib district of Kunduz province in northern Afghanistan, according to at least two Afghan media outlets — the newspaper Hasht-e Subh and Amu. asiaplustj.info »
The long-standing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated into what can now be called an "open war" on February 27. The conflict has drawn international attention, especially given Pakistan's status as a nuclear power and the Taliban-controlled "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan," one of the most archaic regimes, which is officially recognized only by Russia. asiaplustj.info »
The new criminal procedural code issued by the Taliban in Afghanistan has drawn sharp criticism. According to human rights organizations, the document pushes the country back to medieval norms and completely disregards fundamental legal principles such as equality before the law and the presumption of innocence. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan ranks below Afghanistan in the global SCImago scientific research index, Chairman of the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) Saifiddin Davlatzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on January 28. According to him, Tajikistan also trails Afghanistan in the Asian regional ranking. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is shaping its relations with Afghanistan based on the protection of its national interests, Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin said at a press conference in Dushanbe late last week. “We believe that every sovereign state has the right to pursue its own policies in line with its national interests. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan's border with Afghanistan saw a significant increase in drug seizures, with a total of 2,742 kilograms of narcotics confiscated, compared to 1,824 kilograms in 2024—almost a ton more than the previous year. asiaplustj.info »
Afghanistan’s brief nationwide internet blackout in September 2025, officially blamed on “technical problems,” was in fact the result of an internal power struggle within the Taliban leadership, according to an investigation by BBC Afghan Service . asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has reopened its border crossing with Afghanistan at the Termez–Hairatan Bridge for the first time since August 2021, allowing citizens of both countries to travel directly and safely once again, the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) announced. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban announced on December 2 that that Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has held phone talks with Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin. asiaplustj.info »
Three Chinese nationals were killed in an armed attack from Afghanistan into Tajikistan on the night of November 26, 2025. The victims were employees of the mining company Shohin SM operating in the border district of Shamsiddin-Shohin in Khatlon province, Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
A delegation from the Taliban, led by Ismail Ghaznavi, the governor of Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, arrived in Tajikistan. The visit took place in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), where the delegation met with the region's governor, Alisher Mirzonabot. asiaplustj.info »
According to Volcano Discovery , a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 3 struck Afghanistan on the night of November 3. The epicenter was located 23 kilometers southwest of Tashqurghan in Balkh province. asiaplustj.info »
At least eight people have been confirmed dead and around 180 injured after a powerful earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday morning, according to local authorities. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue in the affected areas. The 6. asiaplustj.info »
What are the main security threats to Central Asia in the coming years? How will rising extremism, climate risks, and the situation in Afghanistan impact the region’s future? Experts are analyzing these questions, focusing on several key factors. asiaplustj.info »
The interim government of Afghanistan has granted Uzbek companies licenses for geological exploration and hydrocarbon extraction, as reported by Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy, Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov. asiaplustj.info »
Afghan and international media reports say Internet and telecom networks have been restored in Afghanistan after a 72-hour blackout, resuming gradually with slow speeds, technical restrictions, and concerns over future sudden disruptions. asiaplustj.info »
In a significant move, internet and phone networks across Afghanistan were completely shut down, leaving millions of citizens without access to communication and information. The Khaama Press News Agency reports that the nationwide blackout has disrupted daily life, with severe consequences for education, access to services, and the country’s connection to the outside world. asiaplustj.info »
A significant ceremony marking the launch of the gas exploration and production project at the Tuti-Maidan field in northern Afghanistan was held recently. Fergana news agency says the event was attended by senior officials from both Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
Citing the Taliban administration, Reuters reports that U. S. officials have held talks with the authorities in Kabul over Americans detained in Afghanistan. Adam Boehler, the Trump administration’s special hostage envoy, and Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U. asiaplustj.info »
Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) and son of the legendary Ahmad Shah Massoud, says Tajikistan has never been a supporter of war or violence in Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan intends to build the Turgundi – Herat railway line in Afghanistan in the next two years. This was announced on September 9 at a government meeting by Deputy Transport Minister Maksat Kaliakparov, Ferghana writes. asiaplustj.info »
In Afghanistan, the death toll from a magnitude 6. 0 earthquake has reached 2,200. The earthquake struck the eastern part of the country on August 31, becoming one of the most devastating earthquakes in recent years. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is reportedly set to reduce its electricity exports to Afghanistan by a quarter this coming winter due to internal energy supply challenges. In an interview with Amu. asiaplustj.info »
Afghanistan has resumed the construction of the CASA-1000 high-voltage power transmission line, with energy officials in the country resolving all issues related to the project’s continuation, according to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR). asiaplustj.info »
Bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Afghanistan has seen a significant boost over the first five months of 2025, reaching approximately US$40 million, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reports that relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. asiaplustj.info »
In a historic move, Russia has officially recognized the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, becoming the first nation in the world to do so since the group's return to power in 2021. The announcement was made on July 3 by Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by state news agency TASS . asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Migration Affairs of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan announced that 49 Afghan migrants were deported from Tajikistan on May 28–29 for “unknown reasons.” According to the ministry, the migrants were returned to Afghanistan on May 31 via the Sherkhan border crossing in Kunduz province. asiaplustj.info »
The Khaama Press News Agency reported on May 11 that chess has been banned in Afghanistan indefinitely due to religious concerns, with the Ministry of Promotion of Virtue involved. The interim administration of Afghanistan has officially banned chess, continuing its opposition to various forms of entertainment and sports in the country. asiaplustj.info »
TOLOnews reported on May 6 that Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has described relations with Tajikistan as positive and emphasized that there are no problems between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
In Afghanistan, the number of provinces where the filming and broadcasting of images of living beings has been banned has reached 15, Fergana news agency reports , citing the Afghan Journalists' Center (AFJC). asiaplustj.info »
Russia's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, met with Afghanistan's Minister of Interior, Sirajuddin Haqqani, on Wednesday, April 23, Interfax reports , citing the press center of the Afghan Ministry of Interior. asiaplustj.info »
Mary Kabir-Seraj Bischoping, an Afghan-American with royal lineage, has been appointed to lead the U.S. policy on Afghanistan at the Department of State. asiaplustj.info »
The US State Department on Tuesday confirmed that the United States has suspended a number of food assistance programs in Afghanistan amid concerns that the aid was being diverted to benefit the Taliban. Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Half a million units of American weapons, which the Taliban seized after the withdrawal of international coalition forces from Afghanistan, have been lost, sold, or smuggled to other groups, BBC’s Russian Service reports , citing its sources. asiaplustj.info »
The Taliban’s Supreme Court has announced the release of over 2,000 prisoners and the reduction of sentences for another 3,000 to mark Eid al-Fitr across Afghanistan, the Khaama Press news agency reported on March 29. asiaplustj.info »
Despite the fact that the government of Afghanistan remains unrecognized by most countries around the world, Kabul has successfully developed economic cooperation with its neighbors and countries of the Islamic world, Russian media reports say , citing the Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce. asiaplustj.info »
“As a new school year begins in Afghanistan, it marks three years since the start of the ban on girls' secondary education. This decision continues to harm the future of millions of Afghan girls. asiaplustj.info »
Ms. Nargiza Umarova, a senior researcher at the Institute for Advanced International Studies at UMED, considers that the geopolitical shifts following the war in Ukraine have presented Central Asian nations with an opportunity to diversify trade routes and reduce their dependence on Russia for transit. asiaplustj.info »
US President Donald Trump has made Washington’s continued aid to Afghanistan conditional on the return of military equipment left behind in the country, TOLONews reported on February 23. Trump reportedly stated that the US provides $2. asiaplustj.info »
On February 23, Taliban Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar announced that an agreement had been reached with Uzbekistan on the construction of the Hairatan–Herat railway. The Uzbek side will send a team to prepare a feasibility study (FS) for the project, Azattyk reports. asiaplustj.info »
Experts from the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team have estimated that as of late 2024, over 20 terrorist cells were operating in Afghanistan, posing a security threat not only within the country but also to the entire Central Asian region. asiaplustj.info »
Azizullah Omar, the police chief of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, has denied reports claiming that Pakistani soldiers entered the strategic area in the Wakhan district of this province. asiaplustj.info »
The partnership between the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the European Union (EU) will promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Afghanistan, reducing dependence on humanitarian aid, says press release issued by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). asiaplustj.info »
The joint report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR, documented 336 cases of human rights violations against media professionals between August 2021 and September 2024. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Afghanistan have signed an agreement on purchase of electricity in 2025. The Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) reported on November 24 that the document has been inked by in Turkiye Dr. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbek media outlets report that Oybek Usmanov has been appointed Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan. According to Uzbekistan Daily , Mr. Usmanov arrived in Kabul on Monday, October 28 and has begun his official duties. asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday September 18, the UN Security Council examined the impacts of the Taliban’s new morality law on women and girls in Afghanistan, with speakers calling on the de facto authorities to reverse course and strengthen their engagement with the international community. asiaplustj.info »
The United Nations Security Council will hold its quarterly two-day meeting on Afghanistan in New York on September 18-19. Roza Otunbayeva, Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and Sima Bahous, the UN Women Executive Director, will deliver speeches on the situation in Afghanistan at this meeting. asiaplustj.info »
