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AWCC opens another customer services center in Takhar
Afghan Wireless Communications Company (AWCC) on Monday officially opened another customer services center in Taloqan city, the capital of Takhar province.
AWCC officials say this new center has the necessary facilities and standards have been met to assist customers. They said they also have plans to open customer service centers in districts in the province in future.
According to officials, the company has more than 50 telecommunication sites in Takhar, most of which provide 4G internet services.
“Afghan Wireless Communications Company provides services with about 58 sites [in Takhar]. Among these, about 90% of sites supply customers with standard 4G and 3G services,” said Khair Mohammad Saljoqi, head of AWCC in the northeast zone.
“Today, we witnessed the opening of a customer services center in Taloqan city, Takhar province, and we are planning to open more customer services centers in Takhar province, especially in remote districts,” said Ahmadullah Burhani, head of sales for AWCC.
Meanwhile, according to the Department of Telecommunications and Technology of Takhar, AWCC is the only network that covers a large part of Takhar province with telecommunication services. However they have asked that services be expanded to cover remote areas.
“The Afghan Wireless Communications network has its valuable and extensive services at the level of Takhar province, the majority of places in Takhar are covered by telecommunication services,” said Ahmad Shah Rasikh, Administrative Director of Takhar Telecommunications Department.
“Afghan Wireless Communications Company is considered one of the most reliable companies in Afghanistan and we are fully satisfied with the provision of telecommunication and internet services of the Afghan Wireless network,” he added.
The residents of Talowan city welcome the provision of better internet and telecommunication services by AWCC and they call on the company officials to provide quality internet services in the districts as well.
“Afghan Wireless network is more active than other networks in Takhar and we are satisfied with the services it provides,” a resident said.
According to AWCC officials, this company has extensive plans for telecommunication and internet coverage in remote areas, especially in the northeastern zone of the country.
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WFP air services in Afghanistan may be suspended due to funding crisis
According to WFP, the organization urgently needs $10.5 million in funding to continue its relief flights in 2025.
The UN’s World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan has announced the possible suspension of its air services in the country due to a severe shortage of funding.
WFP is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Afghanistan and the air services have played a vital role in transporting humanitarian aid, especially to areas difficult to reach by land.
In a message posted on X, the WFP explained that in the past, when roads were blocked, air services were the only way to deliver aid to remote areas of Afghanistan. This aid included food, medicine, and other essential items that are essential for the survival of millions of people in need in Afghanistan.
According to WFP, the organization urgently needs $10.5 million in funding to continue its relief flights in 2025.
In addition, the WFP stated that humanitarian needs in Afghanistan continue to increase and millions of people across the country are dependent on humanitarian assistance.
WFP stated that if air services are stopped, it will become very difficult, if not impossible, to deliver vital aid to areas that are not accessible by road.
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Afghanistan and Iran swap prisoners at Milak border crossing
At the same time, two Iranians serving sentences in Afghan prisons were repatriated to Iran.
Afghanistan and Iran exchanged prisoners at the Milak border crossing in south-eastern Iran on Sunday, officials confirmed.
According to IRNA, almost 200 Afghan prisoners held in Iranian prisons in Tehran, Sistan and Baluchestan and Isfahan were handed over to Afghan authorities at the Milak border in Sistan and Baluchestan.
At the same time, two Iranians serving sentences in Afghan prisons were repatriated to Iran.
Iran’s Deputy Justice Minister for Human Rights and International Affairs, Askar Jalalian, said recently that more than 4,500 foreign nationals detained in Iran had been sent to their home countries.
Roza Otunbayeva, Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), recently visited the city of Maimana in northern Afghanistan, where she met with local officials, entrepreneurs, and UN staff.
UNAMA wrote on its Facebook page on Sunday, that during the visit, entrepreneurs — including women — met with Otunbayeva, and requested support to facilitate access to new markets, particularly in Uzbekistan.
UNAMA further stated that among these entrepreneurs was a group of women who, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), had established a tailoring workshop.
They expressed their appreciation for the support received and spoke about the significant growth and development of their business.
UNAMA added that the organization remains committed to promoting economic opportunities and empowering Afghan communities, especially women.
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