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Taliban co-founder Baradar in Kabul for talks to set up govt

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Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar arrived in Kabul on Saturday for talks on establishing a new ‘inclusive’ government in Afghanistan, a senior official said. Other senior Taliban leaders seen in the capital in recent days include Khalil Haqqani — one of America’s most wanted terrorists with a $5 million bounty on his head. Pro-Taliban … Read more

Canada to boost evacuation process of Afghan refugees from Kabul

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Canada

OTTAWA: On Friday, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said that Canada will speed up the processing of families of interpreters and others who helped the country’s mission in Afghanistan so that many people can be evacuated as soon as feasible. Mendicino made the statements as Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan reported that the first Canadian jet carrying … Read more

Biden defends withdrawal from Afghanistan, sees ‘no question’ of US credibility

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WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden once again defended his administration’s handling of withdrawal from Afghanistan, denying America’s allies questioning the country’s credibility over the ongoing chaotic evacuation. “This is one of the largest, most difficult air lifts in history, and the only country in the world capable of projecting this much power on the far … Read more

Afghans must not be forgotten: UNHCR

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5 Afghan civilians killed due to direct firing from US forces at Kabul airport

The UN refugee agency says millions of Afghans caught in deteriorating situation in Afghanistan are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance and protection and must not be forgotten by the international community. “UNHCR remains concerned about the risk of human rights violations against civilians in this evolving context, including for women and girls”, Shabia Mantoo, … Read more

Pak vs Afg: PCB postpones the ODI squad announcement

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Afghanistan bat against Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has postponed the ODI squad announcement as the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has not finalized the schedule and travel plan for the series. The ACB announcement delay is due to the backdrop of the current developing situation in Afghanistan, as their country has been taken over by the Taliban. A PCB … Read more

10 mind blowing tech news to keep you updated with the current tech affairs

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Here are some amazing technology related news that will make us realize we have been living under a rock all this time. Onlyfans is working on banning some adult content The UK based content subscription service has decided to block sexually explicit content in order to cut down pornography. During the pandemic the subscriptions of … Read more

Pakistan equity market gains 430 points on ease in Afghan tensions

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PSX

KARACHI: The Pakistan stocks ended the week by gaining 430 points, as the news of Taliban taking control over Afghanistan, Pak-Afghan trade picking up and reduction in Customs duties on 159 items in Afghanistan, including cement and steels lifted the market sentiment, dealers said. Ahsan Mehanti at Arif Habib Corp said that the stocks recovered … Read more

Taliban revenge fears grow in Afghanistan 

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Taliban in possession of Kabul's airport after the US withdrawal

KABUL: The Taliban are going house-to-house searching for opponents and their families, according to an intelligence document for the UN that deepened fears on Friday. The Taliban have been conducting “targeted door-to-door visits” of people who worked with US and NATO forces, according to a confidential document by the UN’s threat assessment consultants seen by … Read more

US diplomats warned State Department of Kabul collapse in July: WSJ

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Taliban in possession of Kabul's airport after the US withdrawal

About two dozen US diplomats in Afghanistan sent an internal cable last month warning Secretary of State Antony Blinken of the potential fall of Kabul to the Taliban as US troops withdrew from the country, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The newspaper said the confidential cable sent through a so-called dissent channel was … Read more

PIA evacuates more people from Kabul

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Pakistan Extends COVID Standard Operating Procedures For Inbound Flights

The national flag carrier with the support of the Pakistan embassy Kabul and local authorities brought back another 350 passengers from Kabul to Islamabad on Friday. According to the available details, around 350 passengers including foreigners and local Afghans attached with the World Bank and other international organisations, Afghan Wireless communication, Vimco Imtiaz construction company, … Read more

FM urges neighbouring states to sit together for ensuring Afghan peace

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FM Qureshi rebuffs Indian Media's irresponsible fuss

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said Pakistan was committed to making efforts towards improvement of the situation in Afghanistan and urged the neighboring countries to sit together on the issue. In a statement, the foreign minister said his upcoming visit to the neighboring states over the next few days aimed at working out … Read more

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: PCB likely to exclude senior players from Pak-Afghan ODI series

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Afghanistan bat against Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be announcing the national squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan in the coming days, as the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) gave the green signal for the series. Afghanistan will be hosting the series in early September in  Hambantota, Sri Lanka. The national squad may not include some of … Read more

Afghanistan vs Pakistan cricket series to be held despite Taliban control

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Afghanistan vs Pakistan cricket series to be held despite Taliban control

The Afghanistan cricket team has started training in the capital Kabul for a series of ODI matches against Pakistan.

The Afghan Cricket Board (ACB) has posted pictures of a training camp for Afghan national team players on their official Facebook page after the Taliban took control of the Afghan capital, Kabul.

A statement issued by the Afghan cricket team said that a training camp of the national team has been set up in Kabul for the series against Pakistan in which many players are participating.

On the other hand, the Afghan board has confirmed the one-day series against Pakistan, which will be played in Sri Lanka, which will be hosted by Afghanistan.

 

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UAE welcomes Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on ‘humanitarian grounds’

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The UAE government on Wednesday said it welcomed Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to the country, following an announcement carried by the state news agency WAM. “The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation can confirm that the UAE has welcomed President Ashraf Ghani and his family into the country on humanitarian grounds,” the statement … Read more

World community should hold Taliban to their assurances: Munir Akram

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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram has welcomed the fact that the Taliban are giving assurances to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan and to uphold human rights of its citizens, saying the international community should hold them to that commitment. Responding to questions during an interview on a major American television network, … Read more

World failed to make Pakistan a scapegoat for Afghanistan Crisis: Sheikh Rashid

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World failed to make Pakistan a scapegoat for Afghanistan Crisis: Sheikh Rashid

Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has said that the world tried to make Pakistan a scapegoat for the Afghanistan crisis but failed. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he said, “all security agencies in Pakistan are on alert due to sensitive situation in the region.” He said that Pakistan has played a key role in … Read more

Human organs found from the wheels of American plane flying from Kabul

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Human organs found from the wheels of American plane flying from Kabul

The U.S. Air Force says it is investigating human organs found on the side of the wheel of one of the 17-C planes flying from the Afghan capital, Kabul. According to the details, pictures circulating on social media earlier this week showed Afghans eager to leave Kabul running towards the C-17 plane and clinging to … Read more

Facebook to continue the ban on Taliban related content post fall of Afghanistan

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The social media leader, Facebook has declared to filter posts involving the mention of Taliban, considering the extremist group as a terrorist organization. The company further elucidates on its dedicated team that has been directed to monitor such posts, and instantly remove any such content closely linked to the terrorist group. “The Taliban is sanctioned … Read more

‘I was born in Afghanistan and later migrated to India,’ Arshi Khan

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Arshi Khan

The reality show Bigg Boss 14 contestant, Arshi Khan expressed her feelings for her relatives and friends who live in Afghanistan as Afghanistan is overtaken by the Taliban, creating a situation of panic and havoc across the country.

Arshi in her recent interview said some of her close friends and relatives are still in the country and she is worried about them.

“I was born in Afghanistan and later migrated to India with my family. I am now worried about the female citizens of the county after Taliban’s rule comes into force. I am Afghani Pathan. And It scares me and gives me goosebumps. I’m worried about the female citizens of the county. I was born there and the thought, if I was one among them, is actually making me scream out of fear,” she said

“I am really hurt and I am unable to have my food properly. My family is praying to God to help them. We still have a few relatives and friends there. It’s a bad time and we are helpless. Waiting for some miracle to happen.” she added

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Pakistan remains committed to inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan: NSC

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14 August to be observed as Kashmir solidarity Day

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reiterated its stance that it will remain committed to an inclusive political settlement as the way forward representing all Afghan ethnic groups. A meeting of the National Security Committee was convened on Monday, the 16th of August, 2021 to deliberate on the emerging situation in Afghanistan. The NSC meeting was chaired by Prime … Read more

China hopes new Afghan regime to make clean break with terrorist forces

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China

BEIJING: China encourages the Afghan Taliban to pursue a moderate religious policy and hopes that the new Afghan regime can make a clean break with all kinds of international terrorist forces, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday. China hopes the Taliban can work with all parties in setting up an open and inclusive political framework, … Read more

India evacuates diplomats, citizens from Kabul

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NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 plane evacuated over 120 Indians, including diplomats, from Kabul and landed in the western state of Gujarat on Tuesday, said a government official. It is the first evacuation undertaken by an IAF plane amid the critical situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban took power in Kabul. The … Read more

Normalcy returns to Kabul, Taliban urge govt workers, others to start routine life

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KABUL: Normality has returned to Kabul, capital of Afghanistan as the Taliban on Tuesday urged the government employees to return to work, two days after the group took control of the capital. Declaring a general amnesty, the Taliban urged all to start routine life with confidence. It also urged women to join its government. Taliban … Read more

Pakistan looks forward to a peaceful neighbour: President Alvi

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President pays homage to Allama Iqbal on his 144th birth anniversary

President Dr Arif Alvi said on Tuesday that Pakistan will be the biggest winner after Afghanistan as peace returns to the country, reiterating that Islamabad looks forward to a peaceful neighbour. In an exclusive interview with Turkish news channel TRT World, the president said the most important factor is that there are no big reports … Read more

Pakistan will closely engage with US for peaceful Afghanistan: FM Qureshi

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Blinken Contacts FM Qureshi, Agrees On Joint Efforts On Afghan Peace Process

Pakistan on Tuesday assured that it would remain closely engaged with the US and other international partners in promoting efforts in support of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a telephone call with US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken, stressed that continued US economic engagement with Afghanistan was … Read more

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: The fate of the series hold in balance as Taliban takes over the country

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Pakistan vs Afghanistan: The fate of the series hold in balance as Taliban take over the country

The fate of the scheduled ODI series between Pakistan and Afghanistan hangs in balance as the Taliban takes over the country. According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has contacted the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) whether they are in favor of having bilateral series or not. The sources further added that the PCB is … Read more

Biden blames Afghan army, leaders for situation in Afghanistan

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Kabul attacks: Biden vows to 'hunt down' attackers after ISIS claims responsibility

Despite the chaos in Kabul, US President Joe Biden has said he stands firm behind the decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan and blamed the Afghan army and leaders for the current situation. While breaking the silence on the withdrawal of US troops after several days of televised scenes, he blamed the Taliban’s occupation … Read more

Shops, marketplaces, schools remain closed in Kabul

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Kabul

Shops, marketplaces, and schools remain closed in Kabul as the Taliban took control of the Afghan capital, causing massive turmoil. According to the reports of Xinhua news agency. Members of the Taliban were observed on the streets on Monday, a day after the city’s collapse, but it seemed that they were unable to preserve law … Read more

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