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Afghan Officials Claims Seized narcotics smuggled into Afghanistan from neighboring and European countries Afghan Officials say that recently seized narcotics are being trafficked into Afghanistan from neighboring countries—particularly Pakistan—and, in some cases, from European countries. Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesman for the Interior Ministry, said in a press conference that Afghan troops and border forces remain alert across all frontier areas but continue to encounter numerous trafficking incidents. “Our troops and border forces are vigilant along all border areas,” he said. “Nevertheless, we still see many cases in which modern types of narcotics are brought into Afghanistan from neighboring countries, especially Pakistan, and even from European countries. We are working with those countries to prevent this trafficking. At the same time, we are trying to further equip our border forces so that smuggling can be stopped entirely.” The ministry says it is stepping up coordination with neighboring states and investing in border-capability improvements as part of efforts to curb the flow of illicit drugs into the country.

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TKD ECONOMY: Kunar Sells Gemstones Worth 25.5 Million Afghanis Through Open Auction Afghan Officials in Kunar province say that gemstones and semi-precious stones weighing 736.44 kilograms, valued at 25.5 million Afghanis, have been sold. According to the provincial Directorate of Mines and Petroleum, the stones were auctioned on Monday, November 10, through an open bidding process. The department added that 2.5 million Afghanis in revenue from the sale have been deposited into the state treasury.

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Over 4.5 Million Afghan Refugees Returned Between 2023 and 2025, UN Official Says Andrea Rottwitt, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordination Officer in Afghanistan, described the return of millions of refugees over the past few years as a major challenge. He made the remarks during a meeting with Deputy Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi. According to Rottwitt, between 2023 and 2025, 4.5 million Afghan refugees have returned home, a process he noted has been effectively managed by the Taliban government. During the meeting, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi emphasized that prolonged wars, climate change, natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes, and forced expulsions from neighboring countries have created a need for broader cooperation and coordination to address these challenges.