The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) held their Eid prayers at the ARG in Kabul on Wednesday, in the presence of high-ranking officials.

Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund said in his Eid message, read out to those present, that Afghans living abroad should return home and make use of opportunities available.

He also said Afghans are able to...

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The administrative deputy prime minister of Afghanistan has called on the international community to officially recognize the Islamic Emirate.

Abdulsalam Hanafi said Afghanistan&s diplomatic relations will expand this year and that some countries have shown interest in resuming relations.

Hanafi meanwhile denied the presence of armed groups in...

Afghanistan is fast becoming an attractive tourist destination for foreigners given its rich history, culture and geographic location.

However, decades of war kept the country largely closed off to tourists, but now, two and a half years after the political change, tourist numbers among foreigners are growing.

Prior to the wars of the past 40 years,...