Pakistan’s provincial government in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region has extended full support for recognising the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, local media reported on Wednesday. “We (Pakistan) should recognise the Taliban government and give them full support,” Housing Minister Dr. Amjad Ali Khan was quoted as saying by Dawn newspaper. The minister also urged the federal government to […]
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UN calls for quick release of USD 1.2 billion aid to Afghanistan
The United Nations has appealed to countries that pledged USD 1.2 billion in relief for Afghanistan to quickly release the funds to turn money into food, health care, and protection for victims. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday, said the pledges in humanitarian aid announced […]
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US completes evacuation of 1,24,000 people from Afghanistan
The US has completed one of the biggest airlifts in history, with 1,24,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan to safety, a government official said on Tuesday. Ned Price, spokesperson for the US State Department said in a tweet, “The United States completed one of the biggest airlifts in history, with 1,24,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan to safety. Our diplomats, […]
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Women in Afghanistan seek ‘Right to return’ to govt jobs
Women in Afghanistan said that they have been stopped by the Taliban from returning to work, despite their willingness to work. Women in Afghanistan have demanded the right to return to government jobs, reported TOLOnews. Shugufa Najibi, who completed a master’s degree in law from India and had been working in the Afghan parliament for about […]
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UN chief to hold humanitarian conference for Afghanistan today
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to convene a high-level humanitarian conference for Afghanistan on Monday in response to the growing humanitarian needs in the country. This meeting comes at a crucial juncture when levels of acute malnutrition are above emergency thresholds in 27 of 34 provinces. “Almost 1/2 of children under 5 and 1/4 […]
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Haqqani network’s induction in new Afghanistan govt dashes hopes of moderate Taliban
The induction of the Haqqani network in the new caretaker “Islamic Emirate” of Afghanistan shows that all the promises made by the Taliban that it will not provide a safe haven to jihadis and will reduce their hardline views have been dashed. Sirajuddin Haqqani, deputy leader of the Taliban and Afghanistan’s new interior minister, heads the ruthless Haqqani network described by […]
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21 additional US citizens evacuated from Afghanistan
The US on Friday facilitated the departure of 21 US citizens and 11 Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) from Afghanistan. “As part of our ongoing commitment, today we facilitated the departure from Afghanistan of 21 U.S. citizens and 11 Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs),” said a press statement of Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State. The […]
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‘Instability in Afghanistan will spill over to neighbouring countries, including China’
After the Taliban’s messy takeover of Afghanistan last month, experts familiar with the region believe that the instability in the troubled country will ultimately spill over to neighbouring countries. Writing for The Jerusalem Post, Kelly Alkhouli, director of international relations at the Center of Political and Foreign Affairs (CPFA), said that […]
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Mohammad Nabi set to lead Afghanistan in T20 World Cup after Rashid Khan steps down as skipper
All-rounder Mohammad Nabi is set to take the captaincy of Afghanistan for the upcoming T20 World Cup after skipper Rashid Khan stepped down from the role on Thursday. Rashid decided to step down from captaincy after the spinner claimed that his “consent” was not obtained before announcing the squad for ICC men’s T20 World Cup slated […]
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Rashid Khan steps down as Afghanistan captain after ACB announce T20 WC squad
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on Thursday decided to step down from captaincy after the spinner claimed that his “consent” was not obtained before announcing the squad for ICC men’s T20 World Cup slated to be played in UAE and Oman. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Thursday announced the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Minutes after […]
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China announces USD 31 million aid to Afghanistan, endorses Taliban govt
China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced USD 31 million aid to Afghanistan, endorsing the new caretaker government “Islamic Emirate” of Taliban. Hua Chunyin, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said the decision was announced during the first meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries and would be “for emergency use to the […]
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India-Russia high-level meeting on Afghanistan underway in Delhi
The high-level meeting between India and Russia on the situation in Afghanistan is underway after the Taliban takeover and the formation of a new caretaker government of the “Islamic Emirate” in the war-torn country. The India-Russia inter-governmental consultations on Afghanistan were led by the two NSA’s – Ajit Doval and his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev that also included representatives of the Ministry […]
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Cricket Australia unclear on Afghanistan Test following Taliban takeover
Cricket Australia’s chief executive Nick Hockley on Wednesday said that the call to go ahead with the one-off Test against Afghanistan lies with the Australian federal government. Hockley also said that the international cricket community is working towards understanding the implications of the Taliban taking over Afghanistan. “It’s an extremely challenging and complex situation,” Nick […]
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Afghanistan crisis hits Ludhiana’s sewing machine industry
The sewing machine industry in Ludhiana is fearing heavy losses due to the ongoing Afghanistan crisis and regime change. Jagjit Singh Sokhi, the president of Sewing Machines Industries, Ludhiana, expressed fears of impending losses due to the Afghanistan crisis. He said that every year, 1.5 lakh sewing machines, 5-6 lakhs spare parts […]
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Delhi: 78 people evacuated from Afghanistan complete 14-day quarantine at ITBP camp
After completing 14 days of requisite COVID-19 quarantine at the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Centre at Chhawla camp here, all the 78 evacuees from Afghanistan on Monday left the facility. The group includes 53 Afghan nationals (34 men, nine women, and 10 children), and 25 Indian nationals (18 men, five […]