BNA latest in the past six hours
🚨 Mawlavi Bilal Karimi, Afghan Ambassador to China, met with Fu Xiaoqing of CICIR to discuss scientific collaboration, trade corridor development, especially the Wakhan Corridor, and enhancing regional cooperation. Both sides emphasized mutual trust to strengthen ties.
💰 The Ministry of Public Works reports a sharp surge in railway freight for Sawr, 1,003,821 tons transported this year, tripling last year’s volume. Exports hit 4,246 tons via key corridors, boosting jobs, revenue, and economic development.
👮At least three people were killed and four others injured in a collision between two Toyota Corolla cars on the Mazar-i-Sharif–Hairatan highway in Balkh province, according to Hafiz Mohammad Isa Wasiq, spokesman for the provincial police headquarters.
🏢 Over 770 Afghan refugee families (3,849 individuals) returned home on Friday.
639 families relocated to their provinces, 764 received financial aid, plus health, food, SIM cards & public awareness support provided.
🏺Culture Ministry expressed deep sorrow, over the loss of Dr. Nizamuddin “Shaiq,” a distinguished writer and scholar who greatly enriched Afghanistan’s literary heritage. May Allah grant him mercy and give strength to his family and students in this difficult time.
🏅Baghlan wins the North Zone Kurash Championship. 80 athletes from Baghlan, Kunduz, Takhar, Jawzjan & Balkh competed fiercely. Takhar takes 2nd, Kunduz 3rd. The event boosted youth fitness, unity & spirit. Congrats to all winners honored with prizes.
🏗️ Sayed Karim Hashemi, President of Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, is touring Uzbekistan, India, and Kyrgyzstan to boost regional trade, attract foreign investment, and open new opportunities for Afghan entrepreneurs.
🌍 An Indian Air Force Antonov An-32 cargo aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Jorhat air base in Assam. According to The Times of India, citing Indian officials, five personnel on board were killed in the accident. The co-pilot survived and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Source: Bakhtar News Agency (@bnaenglish)
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