10:02 AM

More than 103 thousand Afghan Refugees returned to Afghanistan in less than one month from Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan said in a statement. The statement added that more than 82,000 individuals from Pakistan, 20,000 from Iran and 700 returned from Turkey during the reported period. The statement also stated that more than 2,000 Afghan citizens have been released from Pakistan's prisons and returned to Afghanistan via Torkham and Spin Boldak borders.

10:01 AM

A township has been inaugurated for the returnee refugees from Pakistan in Balkh Province, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Interim Afghan Government said in a statement. The statement added that the township was inaugurated by the Deputy Prime Minister, Abdul Salam Hanafi, in the Nahr-e-Shahi district. The township has all the required facilities, including a school, a clinic, and a masque

09:59 AM

The Acting Minister of Interior met with the Special Envoy of Russia in Kabul. The Ministry of Interior of the Interim Afghan Government said in a statement that Sirajuddin Haqani and Zamir Kabalove discussed the regional and security issues of Afghanistan and to enhance bilateral relations between the two nations. The statement added that Haqani praised the recent steps of Russia, highlighted an important development in regards to the reality of Afghanistan. According to the statement, both sides discussed enhancing bilateral diplomatic ties, bilateral engagement in terms of security and trade.