Islamabad Meeting: The Dual Role of Hanif Atmar Between the Taliban and Their Opponents
Next week, a meeting is scheduled to take place in Pakistan, usually attended by political opponents of the Taliban. Among nearly forty Afghan figures expected to participate, the political movement Peace and Justice, led by Hanif Atmar, the former foreign minister and the last senior official of the Republic regime, is also listed. It is possible that Atmar himself or his representative will attend this meeting.
Money “embezzled by Ghazanfar” on the verge of going into terrorists’ pockets
Active sources in Afghanistan’s oil and gas market say that in recent weeks the Taliban, through direct political pressure on the Ghazanfar Group, have been trying to pocket money that was embezzled during the Republic era from Japan’s non-repayable aid meant to control oil prices.
“High-Risk” Partnership with Kamal Nabizada; Kefayat Group Ends Partnership with Nabizada
A source close to the Kefayat family told Arg Times that the partnership with Kamal Nabizada is being terminated due to “the risks stemming from his activities” and the consequences of U.S. sanctions. The source added that the previous partnership with Nabizada had already resulted in Zabihullah Wahab, a member of their family, being placed on the U.S. Department of Treasury’s sanctions list (OFAC).
Atta Mohammad Noor: Leaked “Sheep Fraud” Audio from 11 Years Ago Was Yasin Zia’s Work
Atta Mohammad Noor, a former jihadi leader and prominent member of the Resistance Council to Save Afghanistan, revealed in an interview with Anisa Shaheed that the release of audio recordings attributed to Ziaulhaq Amarkhil during the presidential elections 11 years ago was the work of General Yasin Zia.
From Tehran to Tashkent: The Oil Dispute Between Two Afghan Businessmen Under U.S. Sanctions
At the heart of one of the most complex commercial cases in recent years, two well-known Afghan businessmen – Kamal Nabizada and Zabi Vahap – both listed on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s sanctions list, are now locked in a financial dispute stretching from Iranian ports to markets in Central Asia and China.
Noor & Ghaznfar’s Business: Atta Mohammad Noor’s Footprint in Taliban Airport Contracts?
Reliable sources in Kabul have revealed to Arg Times that the ground services contracts for Mazar-i-Sharif and Khost airports have quietly been awarded to a company called Balkh Service—a firm established years ago during the Republic era through a partnership between Ismail Ghaznfar, head of Ghaznfar Group, and Faheem, one of the most trusted and long-time aides of Atta Mohammad Noor.
Former Republic Official and Billion-Afghani Debtor Refers “Arg Times” Journalist to Taliban Courts
Ghaznfar Group, one of the largest private and multinational companies operating in Afghanistan, with more than $100 million in overdue debt to the state, has once again come under the spotlight of media and public opinion. In 2007, the company received $65 million in fuel aid from the Government of Japan to stabilize fuel prices in the market. This amount was to be returned to the Ministry of Finance by 2008, but to date, the debt has not been repaid.
Salam Rahimi – The Gray Figure of the Republic: Negotiator or Deal-Maker?
In the history of the Afghan Republic, there were figures who, though rarely seen in public, were present behind closed doors during the most important meetings and decisions. Salam Rahimi, former Chief of Staff to President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Minister of State for Peace, was one such figure—a man with an obscure past, a calm demeanor yet broad influence, and a puzzling reappearance on the political stage after the fall of the Republic.
Ghaznfar Group: The Silent Partner in the Afghan Army’s Logistical Collapse?
Four years after the fall of the Islamic Republic led by President Ashraf Ghani, examining the root causes of the collapse has become more urgent than ever. The downfall of the republic was not solely the result of military defeat on the battlefield—it stemmed from deeply rooted corruption, poor leadership, political collusion, and unaccountable contracting practices. One key player in this hidden narrative is Ghaznfar Group, a long-established business conglomerate, widely perceived as a symbol of unchecked influence and privilege.
Secret Travels of Porn Stars to Afghanistan Amid Taliban’s Strict Laws: Are Taliban Officials Unaware or Complicit?
A travel company that facilitates trips for foreign tourists to Afghanistan has confirmed in an interview with Afghanistan Ayenda (Future Afghanistan) media outlet that it has organized visits for three female adult film actresses from various countries to Afghanistan.
