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Amid Taliban's opposition, UN says process underway to 'appoint' special r
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid Taliban's opposition to the move, the United Nations Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, has said that the process of appointing a special representative for Afghanistan is underway, according to Khaama Press.
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Under global spotlight for its oppressive policies, Afghanistan ranks 178t
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid global concerns over the denial of basic rights to women and girls in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, the World Bank, in its latest report, stated that the country ranks a lowly 178th when it comes to the participation of women in economic pursuits.
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Afghanistan: Central bank under Taliban control 'prohibits' online currenc
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to the statement, the 'prohibition' of online currency exchanges has been put in place under the Taliban's supervisory and security administration.
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Afghanistan: Over 24,000 Herat families still homeless 6 months after eart
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Herat province was rocked by two major earthquakes of magnitude 6.3 each which jolted the region within a frame of 30 minutes in October 2023.
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Afghanistan's hospitals suffer from bed shortage
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
On the World Health Day, the acting minister of public health lamented the current situation, stating that the existing healthcare system, with fewer beds, falls far short of meeting the nation's needs and aspirations.
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UN stresses need for meaningful participation of Afghan women in all aspec
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The United Nations emphasised the need to empower and give meaningful and active participation to Afghan women in all aspects of public life, as reported by Khaama Press.
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Afghan migrants voice concern as second round of expulsion from Pakistan d
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A number of these migrants said that Pakistan's government, by starting the new campaign, asked Afghan migrants, even those with legal documents, to travel back to Afghanistan at an earliest.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
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Concerns rise over surge in poverty, malnutrition among women, children in
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The United Nations World Food Programme in Afghanistan has warned regarding the rise in malnutrition among women and children in the country, according to Khaama Press.
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UN calls for USD 620 million to support Afghan migrants in Iran and Pakist
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In a post on social media platform X, the organization stated that the situation in Afghanistan and its bordering countries will be challenging in 2024.
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Afghanistan presses for resolution of migrants issue with Pakistan
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Taliban's acting minister of Refugees and Repatriation Affairs has called for decisions regarding the migrants within the framework of bilateral understanding with Pakistani authorities, Khaama Press reported on Friday.
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Ramzan: Three killed during evening prayers in Farah province of Afghanist
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
During Ramazan, Muslims offer special prayers known as Taraweeh every evening.
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