POLITICS — March 19, 2026
Islamic Emirate Embassy Counselor in Moscow Urges Afghan Unity, Condemns Pakistan Attacks at Iftar Gathering
Hafiz Abdullah Yasser, counselor at the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's embassy in Moscow, called for unity among Afghans and condemned Pakistan's recent attacks on Kabul during an Iftar gathering organized by the Afghan Trade Center. Resident Afghans supported the message of solidarity against challenges.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read

MOSCOW (Afghan Verified) -- Hafiz Abdullah Yasser, counselor at the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's embassy in Moscow, addressed an Iftar gathering organized by the Afghan Trade Center, marking the last such event of Ramadan.
The gathering drew resident Afghans, traders, students, scholars, the Grand Mufti of Moscow and other Muslims.
Yasser stressed the importance of unity, solidarity and brotherhood among Afghans. He condemned Pakistan's recent attacks on Kabul that caused civilian casualties, describing them as contrary to human values.
He urged the international community not to remain silent on such incidents and to fulfill its responsibility to protect civilians.
Afghans residing in Russia echoed these sentiments at the event's conclusion, emphasizing the need to preserve unity and adopt a common stance against challenges.
Read the original reporting at Bakhtar News →
Reliability assessment
Single source with direct, on-record attribution to named official Hafiz Abdullah Yasser (embassy counselor) providing concrete, checkable details including event (last Iftar of Ramadan), location (Moscow, Afghan Trade Center), and specific statements made.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Filed by
Bakhtar News
Originating
Reported straight
Reported straight
Filed under
Politics — Hafiz Abdullah Yasser, Pakistan, Kabul, Moscow, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Spotted an error or have more on this story? Tip the desk on Telegram → or WhatsApp →.
Reader supported
Keep Ehtebar running
Every published story uses paid tools to translate reporting, compare sources, extract claims, and produce a clearer read on Afghanistan. Reader support helps keep that work independent.
€5
helps cover daily verification runs
€15
supports a week of source comparison
€50
keeps independent analysis moving
More in Politics

Islamic Emirate Urges Realistic Evaluations of Afghanistan
— Reliable

Taliban Minister Says Power Has Not Been Loyal to Afghanistan's Past Rulers
— Reliable

Afghanistan's UN Representative Criticizes Taliban Smartphone Ban
— Reliable

Afghan Interior Ministry to Stop Issuing License Plates for Left-Hand Drive Vehicles
— Reliable