October 20, 2021
1 min read

Iran helps the families affected by terrorist attacks in Afghan

Scores of families affected by the latest terrorist attacks in two Afghan provinces have received humanitarian aid provided by Iran…reports Asian Lite News

At least 93 worshippers were killed and more than 230 people wounded in suicide bomb attacks against two Shiite Muslim mosques during Friday prayers in northern Kunduz and southern Kandahar provinces earlier this month, Xinhua New Agency reported.

In northern Kunduz province, 240 families of victims were provided food and non-food items on Monday morning, Matiullah Rohani, director of provincial information and culture directorate, told Xinhua.

Iran helps the families affected by terrorist attacks in Afghan

The assistance was dispatched to Kunduz airport a couple of days ago by planes, the official said.

Earlier on Monday, two planes transported 35 tons of relief goods consignment, including 10 tons of medicines, from Iran to Kandahar International Airport, according to Hafiz Abdul Hai, head of provincial health directorate.

ALSO READ: Khalilzad faces flak over his ‘destructive role’ in Afghanistan

A total of 30 patients, who sustained serious wounds, will be shifted to Iran from a regional hospital in Kandahar city, capital of Kandahar, the official noted.

The affiliates of Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the deadly explosions that occurred on October 15 and October 8 in Afghanistan

Previous Story

Egypt appoints 100 women as judges at State Council

Next Story

Royal Society of Arts Honours Dr Talwar

Latest from Afghanistan

India Commits to Afghan Growth

As a special gesture, India gifted 20 ambulances to the Afghan people with a symbolic handover being done by the EAM…reports Asian Lite News India on Friday announced plans to expand its

Border Strikes Stoke Afghanistan-Pakistan Rift

The explosions, reportedly originating from District 8 in eastern Kabul, a zone home to key government facilities and residential areas, triggered widespread panic. …reports Asian Lite News Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan

India edges closer to recognising Taliban

New Delhi hosts Taliban foreign minister in cautious step towards pragmatic engagement…reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday in what is being

Peace in Afghanistan Vital, Says India

The Indian delegation at the meeting was led by Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar who expressed support for independent, peaceful and stable Afghanistan….reports Asian Lite News On Tuesday, India reaffirmed that a

Afghanistan Offline: 72 Hours of Chaos

Afghanistan restores internet after three-day blackout; humanitarian aid, trade, and banking resume slowly, while UN warns repeated disruptions threaten recovery and livelihoods for millions of citizens. Internet and telecom services were partially
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Afghan security forces’ firing kills 5 in Pak border

Pakistan reported on Saturday that its counterterrorism forces had intercepted

‘As troops leave, risk of Al-Qaeda revival rising in Afghanistan’

The UN report said the Al-Qaeda Indian chapter’s leader is