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Growing food insecurity in Afghanistan: Report
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Food insecurity in Afghanistan is on the rise, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme, resulting in Afghanistan emerging as one of eight nations whose citizens suffer from acute food insecurity, TOLOnews said in its report.
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South Korea provides 1 million USD aid to Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordination Office (OCHA) shared on social media that South Korea has assisted with humanitarian efforts and donated one million dollars to Afghanistan.
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3.5 million drug users in Afghanistan, unveiling hidden struggles under Ta
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Afghanistan is home to approximately 3.5 million drug users, accounting for nearly 10 per cent of the country's total population, Khaama Press reported citing a report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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Opium cultivation, production in Afghanistan decreased by 95 pc: UN Report
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The cultivation and production of opium in Afghanistan has decreased by 95 per cent in the past year, Khaama Press reported citing the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
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Pakistan: Attock administration shifts 2500 afghan refugees to transit cam
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Caretaker Minister for Interior Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti directed the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the repatriation of foreigners residing illegally in Pakistan.
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Over 1.67 lakh Afghan immigrants in Pak return home
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In the last 24 hours, a total of 7,135 Afghan citizens returned to Afghanistan from the Torkham border crossing.
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Rashid, Bhavani Devi wish Kohli on equalling Tendulkar's record for most O
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Wishes are pouring in for Virat Kohli after the talisman equalled legend Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 One Day International centuries. Star Afghanistan leg spinner Rashid Khan and Indian Olympian fencer CA Bhavani Devi wished Virat Kohli
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Kabul residents complain of high fuel price ahead of approaching winters
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
People said that they are unable to purchase fuel due to economic challenges and a lack of work.
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Quake survivors in Afghanistan's Herat devoid of access to basic life nece
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The earthquake survivors in Afghanistan's Herat are devoid of access to basic life necessities and are living under unsanitary conditions, Khaama Press reported, citing a World Health Organisation (WHO) report.
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Sending journalists back to Afghanistan puts their lives in danger: Report
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Pakistani government's deportation of unauthorised Afghan migrants has drawn criticism from Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which has said that 200 Afghan journalists are now in danger of being deported as well, according to Khaama Press.
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Afghan refugees alleges mistreatment by Iranian security forces
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Local officials in Nimroz province confirmed the distressing situation and disclosed troubling statistics. In the past two months, out of the 120,000 Afghan refugees who returned from Iran, an alarming 90 per cent of them were reportedly forcibly deported.
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UN seeks safety and protection of women, children in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The UN agencies say children face serious protection risks while on the move in Pakistan, in detention centres, crossing borders and upon return to Afghanistan.
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