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Blast hits mosque in Paktia, causes casualties
An explosion went off in a mosque in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Paktia on Friday, an official said.
The incident happened in Dand Aw Patan district shortly after the Friday congregation prayers at the mosque, said Khaliq Yar Ahmadzai, the provincial director of information and culture.
He said that the injured were taken to hospitals.
Meanwhile, local residents said that at least two people were killed while 15 others were injured in the explosion.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing.
Ahmadzai said security forces launched an investigation into the incident.
The federal government has approved the re-export of all Afghan transit trade consignments stranded at Karachi and Gwadar ports, offering relief to traders affected by prolonged border closures.
According to Pakistani media, traders will be allowed to re-export their Afghan transit shipments through any Pakistani seaport of their choice.
Sources said the commerce minister has formally conveyed the decision to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
The measure aims to ease congestion and address disruptions caused by the suspension of trade routes.
Pakistan had earlier closed the Torkham and Chaman crossings for commercial activity due to security concerns, halting transit trade between the two countries from October 12.
The Indian government on Tuesday dismissed reports circulating on social media that it had suspended trade with Afghanistan amid unrest in Iran, describing the claims as false and misleading.
According to Indian media, the Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) fact-checking unit said a fabricated letter was being shared by social media accounts linked to Pakistani propaganda to spread misinformation.
“A fabricated letter is being circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts, falsely claiming that India has temporarily suspended trade operations with Afghanistan due to escalating unrest in Iran,” the PIB Fact Check unit said in a social media post.
Indian authorities clarified that no such decision has been made and confirmed that trade operations between India and Afghanistan are continuing as normal.
Murat Dikmen, Consul General of Turkey in Mazar-i-Sharif, on Tuesday met with Abdullah Sarhadi, Governor of Jowzjan province, to discuss ongoing cooperation and future development initiatives in the region.
During the meeting, Dikmen highlighted Turkey’s contributions in education, healthcare, and sustainable development in Jowzjan, emphasizing the continuation and expansion of these efforts to improve service quality for residents, the provincial governor’s office said in a statement.
Sarhadi welcomed Turkey’s support, underlining the need for enhanced healthcare services, provision of ambulances, medical equipment, and access to clean drinking water, while calling for development projects to be implemented fairly and transparently.
Dikmen assured the governor that all proposals would be coordinated with Turkish authorities and confirmed Turkey’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation in the province.
He announced the imminent launch of a major $150–$200 million investment, including the establishment of a cement factory, which is expected to boost economic growth and create new job opportunities for the local population.
In October 2024, the Islamic Emirate signed a multi-million dollar contract with Turkish 77 Company for a new cement factory in the Yatim Taq area of Jawzjan Province in northern Afghanistan.
Turkish 77 Company will invest $163 million in the factory, which will have a daily output of 3,000 tons of cement once completed.
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