Bakhtar News Agency

Mawlavi Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, has welcomed Norway's mediation efforts, asserting that Afghanistan considers dialogue and peaceful engagement the most effective means of resolving bilateral differences. During an interview with local media, Mujahid reaffirmed the Islamic Emirate's policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and vowed that Afghanistan’s territory would not be exploited to threaten any other country. His remarks came after Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide met with his Pakistani counterpart, where he underscored the urgent need to reduce tensions between the two neighboring countries. #باختراژانس

Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor, Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, announced that China has demonstrated strong interest in establishing a direct link through the Wakhan Corridor and has already constructed a road leading up to the Afghan frontier. He added that construction on the Afghanistan's segment is now substantially completed, with only two bridges remaining—both of which are expected to be finalized in the near term. Minister Mansoor expressed optimism that the project will be officially inaugurated before the year's end. Once operational, the Wakhan route is poised to significantly boost bilateral trade and transit, slashing both the cost and transit time for goods. It will provide Afghanistan with direct access to Chinese markets and substantially strengthen overall economic cooperation between the two neighboring states. #باختراژانس

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has reported that the cement sector attracted $775 million in investment over the past fiscal year. With six factories now operational across various provinces, the country’s daily production capacity has surged to 16,750 tons. According to ministry officials, this industrial expansion has generated approximately 25,000 direct and indirect jobs while significantly reducing the country's dependence on imported cement. The ministry further emphasized that the growth of the cement industry is not only meeting a substantial portion of domestic demand but is also bolstering overall industrial output, fostering sustainable employment, and enhancing Afghanistan's export potential. #باختراژانس

On the anniversary of the Islamic Emirate's return to power, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) cited the restoration of nationwide security, the elimination of poppy cultivation, and the expansion of regional economic cooperation as the most significant positive developments over the past five years. UNAMA further stressed the necessity of sustained international engagement and robust support for Afghanistan’s long-term development, underlining these factors as vital to the nation’s enduring stability and progress. #باختراژانس

Mohammad Hassan Saqib, spokesman for the Nuristan Police Headquarters, confirmed that two people lost their lives and four others sustained injuries when a Datsun vehicle veered off the roadway and overturned in the Shemgal area of Nurgram district. Saqib noted that the injured victims were promptly transferred to the Nurgram district health center for urgent medical care. Preliminary investigations indicate that the tragic incident was primarily caused by driver error. #باختراژانس

Over the past decades, Afghanistan has achieved sovereign independence and secured decisive victories on three distinct occasions, triumphing over three formidable occupying superpowers.learn more on the video. #باختراژانس

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi and Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh convened in Kabul to deliberate on enhancing bilateral relations, advancing economic and transit collaboration, and preparing for the seventh session of the Joint Economic Commission. Minister Muttaqi lauded the current trajectory of mutual economic engagement, emphasizing that considerable untapped potential exists for further broadening these partnerships. Echoing this view, Noori underscored the critical need to seize available opportunities and urged a substantial scale-up in economic cooperation between Afghanistan and Iran. #باختراژانس

Two US soldiers lost their lives when an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down in Texas during a military operation. The cause of the fatal incident remains undetermined, and the circumstances are currently under active investigation, according to Reuters. #باختراژانس

Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, held talks with Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, who also serves as the head of the bilateral Joint Economic Commission. The agenda encompassed key trade issues, including facilitating Afghan carpet and rug exports, eliminating transit barriers, finalizing a sanitary and phytosanitary protocol, streamlining cargo movement via the Chabahar port, securing refrigerated shipping containers, and lowering overall logistics costs. Both sides underscored the need for deeper mutual collaboration in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors, emphasizing sustainable growth and shared economic benefits. #باختراژانس

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced a series of ten-over cricket tournaments across five zones to commemorate the anniversary of the Islamic Emirate's victory on August 24. ACB spokesman Sayed Nasim Sadat confirmed that the festivities will officially kick off tomorrow with a match at the Kabul Sports Stadium, featuring the Band-e-Amir zone. The remaining four zones are slated to play their fixtures on Saturday. #باخترازانس

A senior Iranian delegation, spearheaded by Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Noori Qazaljeh, toured the inaugural international exhibition of Afghan agricultural and livestock produce in Kabul. The visit was jointly attended by Minister Qazaljeh and Mawlawi Osmani, the Afghan Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock. #باختراژانس

Mawlavi Aziz-ur-Rehman Haqqani, Chief of the Kapisa Court of Appeal, announced that 35 inmates have been released from the provincial detention facility, while the prison terms of 14 others have been reduced. #باختراژانس

More than 300 Afghan families, totaling 1,490 individuals, arrived back in the country on Wednesday, the High Commission for Refugees confirmed. Of this cohort, 149 families have already been relocated to their respective home provinces. In a push to ease their transition, authorities provided cash assistance to 221 families and distributed 290 SIM cards to ensure communication access. Beyond financial support, returnees are being offered comprehensive services, including on-site healthcare, food rations, and reintegration awareness sessions. #باختراژانس

Mawlavi Saadullah Baloch, Chargé d’Affaires of Afghanistan in Jakarta, recently toured a specialized exhibition highlighting advanced security equipment and technological systems. Throughout the visit, Baloch surveyed an array of modern hardware, digital surveillance systems, and integrated security solutions on display. He also held discussions with industry representatives from participating firms, focusing on potential cooperative ventures and avenues for mutual technical knowledge-sharing. #باختراژانس

Kandahar Municipality, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), has officially commenced work on 40 development projects valued at roughly 250 million AFN across Kandahar city. The initiative encompasses the construction of parks, road networks, residential lanes, and other essential urban infrastructure. Beyond significantly elevating municipal services, the projects are expected to generate thousands of employment opportunities for local residents. #باختراژانس

The High Commission for Refugees Affairs confirmed that 367 families—totaling to 1,881 individuals repatriated to Afghanistan on Tuesday. As part of the government's resettlement drive, 169 of these families were promptly relocated to their respective provinces of origin, while 240 households received critical financial aid. To support their reintegration, authorities issued 304 registered SIM cards to ensure connectivity, alongside comprehensive health screenings, food packages, and public awareness briefings for the newly returned citizens. #باختراژانس