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Taliban sack Afghanistan Cricket Board executive director Hamid Shinwari

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Taliban sack Afghanistan Cricket Board executive director Hamid Shinwari

The Afghan Taliban have sacked Hamid Shinwari, the Executive Director of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and has been replaced with a member of the Haqqani network, say reports. Shinwari put up a post on Facebook Monday in which he said he had been asked by Anas Haqqani, a senior member of the Taliban, that … Read more

‘Nearly 33,000 children killed, maimed in 20-year US war in Afghanistan’

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TEHRAN: Nearly 33,000 children have been killed and maimed in Afghanistan amid its 20-year war, an average of one child every five hours, an Iranian media outlet has said. “The numbers were a devastating insight into the deadly cost of war on children,” PressTV reported on  Wednesday, citing data from Save the Children, a London-headquartered … Read more

Kabul airport attack death toll rises to 103: Taliban official

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KABUL:  A Taliban official said on Friday that the death toll from the Kabul airport attacks has reportedly risen to 103. He said there is no reason to extend the deadline for foreign forces to leave the country. The Taliban official also said that more than 20 Taliban members were killed at the airport attacks. Watch … Read more

Kabul airport gates closed after deadly attack, crowds cleared

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KABUL: All the gates of Kabul airport were closed early Friday following Thursday’s deadly attack, and the crowds outside the airport have been cleared, as per reports. “I drove a group of people to the airport early morning. We failed to reach the airport as Taliban foot soldiers did not allow vehicles to approach the … Read more

Stop killing Afghan please: Rashid says after 72 nationals killed

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Stop killing Afghan please: Rashid says after 72 nationals killed

An Afghan health official and a Taliban official said that 72 Afghans were killed in the attack at Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport. Among 72, as claimed by the officials, 28 of them were Taliban members. Though later the Taliban official denied that any of their members has been killed in the attack. Further, the … Read more

Australia, New Zealand evacuate 1,200 people from Kabul

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kabul airport

CANBERRA: Australia and New Zealand have evacuated a further 1,200 people from Afghanistan amid a deteriorating situation. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Thursday that 1,200 people were flown out of Kabul on six Australian flights and one New Zealand flight on Wednesday night in the biggest evacuation effort since the city fell to … Read more

Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers face an uphill economic battle

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DUBAI: The new Taliban rulers of Afghanistan are facing an immediate economic crisis, as aid and other international financial flows dry up, but economists do not underestimate their ability to continue running the country’s $20 billion economy even as a pariah in the international financial scene, Arab News reported. The pressing concern is the stability of the … 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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RAAF mission underway to rescue Afghan Australians

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RAAF

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a hard and risky effort to rescue Australians and other citizens from the Taliban-controlled Afghan capital is underway. “Last evening, Australia’s operation to commence evacuating Australians and visa holders, Afghan nationals and others, from Kabul, commenced,” Mr. Morrison said. A RAAF C-130 military transport jet took off from Kabul early … Read more

Afghan airstrikes kill 47 militants in Kandahar province

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Afghanistan

KABUL—At least 47 militants have been confirmed dead as fighting planes struck Taliban fighters’ hideouts and positions in the southern Kandahar province, Afghan Defence Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The sorties, according to the statement, targeted Taliban militants in Dand, Zari, Takhta Pul, and parts of provincial capital Kandahar city in the wee … Read more

At least 11 civilians killed as battles surge across Afghanistan  

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Afghanistan

KABUL: At least 11 Afghan civilians were killed and 64 wounded in two provinces of Afghanistan on Saturday, as fighting raged and street battles continued in several cities, multiple sources said. There are also reports that Taliban have taken control of the city of Sheberghan in the northern Afghan province of Jawzjan. The Taliban took control … Read more

Afghan fighting escalates as over 200 Taliban killed

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Afghanistan: 7 Soldiers Killed In Taliban Attack In Farah Province

KABUL: Fighting in Afghanistan has further intensified as the Taliban militants have been mounting pressure on big cities and the government forces have been fighting back to foil the militants’ attempts to enter any city. The Taliban group, which has reportedly captured some 200 districts since the start of the withdrawal of US-led foreign forces … Read more

UN demands end to fighting in Afghanistan; No progress in Doha talks

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Afghanistan

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called for an immediate end to fighting in urban areas, as the Taliban continues a ground assault in the south of the country. UNAMA said civilians are bearing the brunt of the violence as fighting enters cities, according to a post on its official Twitter … Read more

Prime Minister Imran Praises Afghan Cricket Team’s Progress

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Prime Minister Imran Praises Afghan Cricket Team's Progress

Prime Minister Imran khan praised the Afghan cricket team for their outstanding progress despite all hardships. The remarks came from Prime Minister Imran during a Q/A session with Pak-Afghan Youth Forum (PAYF). Upon the question regarding the promotion of sports in Afghanistan, especially cricket, PM Imran said that no country in history has achieved so … Read more

Qureshi assures Afghan counterpart of bringing culprits to justice

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday assured his Afghan counterpart of taking all possible steps to arrest the culprits involved in the assaulting Afghan ambassador’s daughter. Qureshi, in a telephonic call to Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar, briefed him about the steps taken so far by the law enforcement agencies following the July … Read more

Pakistan-China relationship leads to regional, global stability: Ambassador Haque

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Pakistan-China relationship leads to regional, global stability: Ambassador Haque

KARACHI: The friendly relations between Pakistan and China led to stability in the region and beyond and both the countries are keen to further promote ties for the development of the entire region, a diplomat said on Tuesday. “Regional peace is important for the development of our people, so that’s why we promote friendly neighbourly … Read more

Foreign Minister Terms India’s Allegation of Drone Strike on Pakistan “Baseless”

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Foreign Minister Terms India's Allegation of Drone Strike on Pakistan Baseless

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has termed India’s allegation of a drone strike on Pakistan as baseless and said it remains to be seen why they are resorting to such allegations. According to details, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in a statement on the Afghan peace process, regional security, and FATF said that the thinking … Read more

Taliban Made Rapid Inroads, Surprises Pakistan

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Taliban Involved In Killing Afghan Radio Station Manager, Kidnapping Journalist: Officials

Pakistan was not expecting the Afghan Taliban to make rapid inroads after the US and NATO forces started to withdraw from Afghanistan from May 1. When the US and NATO forces started withdrawing their troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban have took control over 69 of the 407 districts in the country, including the northern districts … Read more

US President Calls For Afghanistan To Decide Its Future

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US President Calls For Afghanistan To Decide Its Future

US President Joe Biden held a meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, on Friday at the White House. He called on the Afghans to decide on their future as the last US troops are set to leave Afghanistan after 20 years of war. Biden said that US support … Read more

The US Military Forces Might Slow Down Its Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Pentagon

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The US Military Forces Might Slow Down Its Withdrawl From Afghanistan: Pentagon

The US military might slow down its withdrawal from Afghanistan as the Taliban arise, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said. Kirby added that the date for the complete withdrawal of the military by President Joe Biden will remain the same. However, the pace of withdrawal could be adjusted based on the conditions. “The situation in Afghanistan … Read more

COVID-19 Pandemic Out of Control in Afghanistan

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COVID-19 Pandemic Out of Control in Afghanistan

COVID-19 pandemic is getting out of control in Afghanistan as the cases rise by 2,400pc in the past month. As a result, hospital beds and medical resources are running out of stock as stated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Societies on Thursday. It was reported by IFRC that among … Read more

Foreign Minister Qureshi to leave for Turkey this week to attend Antalya Forum

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Foreign Minister Qureshi to leave for Turkey this week to attend Antalya Forum

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will leave for Turkey later this week. Qureshi will be attending the diplomacy forum in the Turkish City of Antalya from June 18-20. This will be the third visit of FM Qureshi in three months. In April this year, he visited Turkey to discuss the bilateral situations and the Afghan … Read more

The State of Qatar called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa

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General Qamar Javed Bajwa

His Excellency Mr. Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Thani J. Al Thani, Chairman of Pakistan-Qatar Takaful Insurance Company & Member of the Ruling Family of State of Qatar called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today.

During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed.

Acknowledging the positive trajectory of the Pakistan – Qatar relationship, COAS appreciated Qatar’s support to Pakistan in various domains.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to conflict prevention in the region & expressed the desire for enhanced Pakistan-Qatar bilateral collaboration.

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Mike Pompeo expresses good wishes for Pakistan

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China Imposes Sanctions On 28 US Officials, Including Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed good wishes on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day. In his message, the US Secretary of State said that he was congratulating all Pakistanis on the occasion of Independence Day on behalf of the US state. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”saudi-arabia-wants-development-prosperity-of-pakistan”] In this regard, US Secretary of State Mike … Read more

When will Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan get married?

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When will Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan get married?

Star Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan has shed light upon his marriage plans. According to the details, he said that he would tie the knot only when Afghanistan lifts the World Cup. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”pakistani-cricketers-express-grief-on-the-demise-of-rashid-khans-mother”] The sources said that Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan said, “I will only get engaged & then married once Afghanistan win the … Read more

U.S.-Taliban agreement: Pakistan welcomes announcement

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Pakistan rejects Indian allegations, calls for the UNMOGIP’s mandated role: FO

Pakistan has welcomed the announcement regarding the U.S.-Taliban agreement. Pakistan has consistently supported direct negotiations between the U.S. and Taliban. Pakistan Foreign office released a press release which stated “from the outset, Pakistan has facilitated this process and contributed to its progress thus far. We look forward to the signing of the agreement on 29 … Read more

US to sign deal with Taliban on February 29: Mike Pompeo

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Mike Pompeo

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday that The United States is preparing to sign a deal with the Taliban on February 29, building on an agreement on reducing violence across Afghanistan. According to the details, A week-long “reduction in violence” between the Taliban, the US and Afghan security forces will commence shortly, Afghanistan’s National … Read more

PM Khan to inaugurate int’l conference on Afghan refugees

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PM Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate two-day international conference on Afghan refugees in Islamabad on next Monday which would attended by ministers and senior officials from different countries. Media reports said The Conference organized at an important juncture when efforts at consolidating peace in Afghanistan are making progress. The event will also identify the challenges … Read more

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