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Well known Kabul official and media owner narrowly escapes death
A well-known state ministry of peace official and media outlet owner escaped unharmed after an IED ripped through his armored Landcruiser that he was traveling in early Monday morning in Kabul.
Shortly afterwards a second explosion claimed the lives of two people, a civilian and a security force member when an IED was detonated against a military vehicle.
The first blast targeted the vehicle of Khushnood Nabizada, Chief of Staff at State Ministry of Peace and Founder of Khaama Press news agency, on Monday morning.
Police stated that the first explosion took place at around 7:26 am in the Hangara square in PD10 of Kabul city.
Nabizada managed to escape unharmed.
US Charge d’ Affairs Ross Wilson stated in a tweet that such attacks must be condemned.
“One day after a statement by Western embassies expressed outrage over assassinations, kidnappings, and destruction being inflicted on Afghanistan, we are appalled to read of an attack on the chief of staff to the State Minister for Peace Khushnood Nabizada. It seems to be a shocking answer to our stated expectation that such violence and destruction must end,” Wilson stated.
“This violence must stop, and all those who want peace here should condemn it,” he emphasized.
In addition to Wilson’s remarks, UNAMA, the UK, US, and German missions also all condemned the attack against Nabizada.
No group has claimed responsibility for the explosion.
State Minister for Peace Affairs Sayed Sadat Mansoor Naderi, meanwhile, condemned the attack.
“Indeed, the attack was against the peace process and key figures and activists of peace that have dedicated their lives for peace. We condemn the attack with strongest terms,” Naderi said.
He added that the current level of violence as peace efforts are underway is not acceptable to the people of Afghanistan.
The second explosion happened in the Jangalak area in PD7 of the city, police confirmed.
Two people – including a civilian and a security force member – were killed and a security force member has wounded the explosion, police added.
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan has signed a 30-year agreement with a private company to extract marble in Daikundi province.
Under the contract, the company will invest AFN 283 million in exploring and mining marble at the “Mesh-Uliya” site, spanning 16.74 square kilometers in central Daikundi.
Hedayatullah Badri, Minister of Mines and Petroleum, stated that the marble will be processed domestically before being exported abroad. He added that the Mesh-Uliya project is expected to create around 200 jobs, and the company is committed to supporting local communities through social initiatives.
Economic experts highlight that such investments, especially those focusing on domestic processing, are crucial for job creation, boosting exports, and strengthening the national economy. Analysts further note that the project will improve local infrastructure, expand social services, and enhance the economic and social well-being of Daikundi residents.
Since the return of the Islamic Emirate to power, efforts to develop Afghanistan’s mining sector have intensified, with multiple contracts signed in areas including cement, copper, iron, and lapis lazuli, involving both domestic and international companies.
A passenger bus veered off the Salang Highway before dawn on Sunday, leaving five people dead and 44 others injured, the Ministry of Public Works said.
According to the ministry, the incident occurred at around 2:00 a.m. in the Shawol area of North Salang when a passenger bus deviated from the main road due to the driver’s negligence.
Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works, said five passengers were killed and 44 others sustained injuries. He added that personnel from the Salang Maintenance and Protection Directorate promptly arrived at the scene and transferred the injured to the Khunjān clinic for medical treatment.
The Ministry of Public Works has urged drivers and passengers traveling on the Salang Highway to strictly follow the instructions of on-duty teams, observe traffic regulations, and carry warm clothing, food supplies, and snow chains to prevent similar incidents.
The ministry also noted that heavy snowfall and stormy weather have led to the temporary closure of the highway, while road maintenance teams are continuing snow-clearing operations.
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Major fire in Mandawi Kabul market contained, extensive losses prevented
Local shopkeepers said the fire broke out around 4 a.m.
The Ministry of Interior reported that personnel from the General Directorate of Firefighting and Emergency Response successfully prevented the further spread of a fire at Mandawi market on Kabul early Sunday morning.
Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the ministry, said that the fire destroyed 10 storage facilities and 8 shops. He added that initial losses are estimated at around $700,000, but timely action by firefighting personnel saved property worth approximately $2.2 million.
Qani explained that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. He praised the rapid and effective containment operations, which prevented more extensive damage.
Local shopkeepers said the fire broke out around 4 a.m.
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