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Ex-Afghanistan cricketer condemns Pakistani airstrikes that killed cricket
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Afghanistan cricketer, chief selector and coach Asadullah Khan has condemned the Pakistani airstrikes which killed three aspiring cricketers in Paktika last month, saying that the cricketers and cricket had nothing to do with the political situation between the two countries.
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Taliban warns Pakistan after Istanbul peace talks end in deadlock
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul ended in a deadlock, with the Taliban accusing Pakistan of obstruction and irresponsibility. Afghanistan reiterated it will protect its sovereignty, warned Pakistan against testing its patience, and expressed frustration at Islamabad's refusal
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Taliban accuses Pakistani military of fueling instability through "manufac
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Taliban accused elements within Pakistan's military of destabilising Afghanistan for their own interests. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said these factions falsely blame the Taliban for the rise of the TTP, stressing that Pakistan's militancy problem dates back to 2002 and is rooted
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Displaced families in Kabul struggle for survival as winter nears
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Hundreds of displaced families in Kabul are living in tents as winter nears, struggling without food, fuel, or shelter. Many say they have no land or money to rent homes and urge the Islamic Emirate for help, Tolo News reported.
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Arrests of Afghan nationals in Pakistan soar 146 per cent amid border reop
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Arrests of Afghan nationals in Pakistan rose by 146 per cent in a week, mainly due to reopened border crossings, a UNHCR-IOM report said. Most detentions occurred in Balochistan, while returns and deportations also doubled, driven by fear of arrest and government repatriation orders, Dawn re
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No Deal: Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks hit dead end
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Taliban-led Afghan government accused Pakistan of being "irresponsible and uncooperative," saying Pakistan shifted the blame for its security issues to Afghanistan while refusing to take responsibility for its own security.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Afghanistan
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a depth of 180km.
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"We're reviewing Kabul embassy's functions, responsibilities and strength"
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The spokesperson's remarks follow the government's announcement last month that India would transition its Technical Mission in Kabul into a full Embassy of India. At the October 16 briefing, the MEA had confirmed that the upgrade would take place soon.
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Pakistan, Afghanistan set to begin third round of talks in Istanbul
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are set to resume their third round of talks in Istanbul today to address cross-border terrorism and implement a fragile ceasefire agreed after October border clashes. Delegations, mediated by Turkiye and Qatar, aim to finalise a monitoring and verification me
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UN mission in Afghanistan suspends border services citing denial of work p
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
UNAMA further stated that the majority of returnees from Iran are women and children, and without female staff, it is not possible to deliver necessary services.
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Pakistan delegation leaves for Istanbul to hold talks with Afghan Taliban:
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said a delegation has left for Istanbul to resume talks with the Afghan Taliban to ease tensions after recent border clashes. The discussions, facilitated by Turkiye and Qatar, aim to finalise a ceasefire mechanism and address Pakistan's concerns over
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Afghanistan
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
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