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Hoarding, smuggling and drug trade by mafias bleeding Pakistan’s economy:
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A detailed report by Pakistan’s Intelligence Bureau (IB) on smuggling, tax evasion, drug trade, hoarding, illegal currency business and misuse of Afghan transit trade shows how different mafias are hugely haemorrhaging the country’s economy, The News International Newspaper reported.
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China appoints new ambassador to Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Taliban-appointed acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, called the nomination of Zhao Xing “a significant step with a significant message”.
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Pakistan: Hundreds of trucks remain stuck due to Torkham crossing closure
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Torkham border, a crucial border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan, remained blocked for the seventh day on Wednesday, as discussions between the two parties remained stalled, stranding commercial convoys and travellers, according to ARY News.
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Insecurity surge in Afghanistan following four murders in 36 hours
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Insecurity has risen across Afghanistan, with four murders recorded in Nangarhar, Takhar, Faryab, and Oruzgan in the last 36 hours, reported Khaama Press on Wednesday.
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US special envoy calls on Taliban to pursue 'normalisation' with Internati
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Amid ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan under the Taliban, the US' special envoy to Afghanistan, Thomas West has underlined serious challenges impeding de-facto authorities' efforts to normalise relations with the international community, the majority of which are the result of their
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World Food Programme warns of budget shortfall in Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The World Food Programme (WFP) has stated that one billion dollars are required to avert a humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.
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Hundreds of trucks stuck as Pakistan-Afghanistan border remains closed aft
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The transit border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is still shut as talks between the two sides remained inconclusive, The Express Tribune reported on Tuesday.
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Naveen-ul-Haq returns after two years in ODI as Afghanistan announce World
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Afghanistan's young pacer Naveen-ul-Haq will once again face Virat Kohli after being called up for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 which is set to begin on October 5.
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UN official calls on Taliban to “reverse draconian policies” on women
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan, Richard Bennet, called on the Taliban to reverse the “draconian, misogynist policies” against women and allow them to work and run businesses, Tolo News reported.
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Torkham crossing between Pakistan, Afghanistan remains closed for 7th cons
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Torkham crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained closed for traffic for the seventh consecutive day.
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Afghan drivers criticise hike in fuel price, calls on Taliban to pay atten
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Drivers in Afghanistan have criticised the hike in the price of petrol in the country's markets, claiming that it is harming their work and have therefore, urged the Taliban to pay attention to it, TOLOnews reported.
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India delivers 50,000 MTs of wheat, 28 tons of disaster relief to Afghanis
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
India has delivered 50,000 MTs of wheat, 28 tons of disaster relief, and 200 tons of medicines, vaccines and other medical items to Afghanistan in view of country's deteriorating humanitarian situation.
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