Pakistan has decided to close its borders with Afghanistan and Iran as a measure to contain the spread of coronavirus. Read more

Afghanistan’s health officials have confirmed three additional positive coronavirus cases in the country. Read more

Self-proclaimed president Abdullah Abdullah said on Wednesday he will soon issue a decree to introduce chief executive of his government. Read more

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in a decree has removed the post of chief executive. Read more

Afghanistan’s health ministry said on Tuesday it detected two more positive cases of coronavirus in the country. Read more

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday backing peace deal between the United States and the Taliban that is aimed at ending war in Afghanistan. Read more

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has issued a decree to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners as a gesture of goodwill before peace talks with the group. Read more

 Afghan security forces have seized 10 tonnes of explosives from Pakistan, officials said Tuesday. Read more

The United Kingdom is concerned by the establishment of a parallel administration in Afghanistan, its embassy in Kabul said in a statement Tuesday. Read more

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will issue a decree for at least 1,000 Taliban prisoners to be released this week, Reuters reported on Monday. Read more