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Pak threatens Afghanistan of 'force' if security talks fail
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry has warned that if negotiations with the Taliban fail to stop cross-border terrorism, Islamabad will respond with "the language of bullets."
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US citizen Amir Amiry 'wrongfully detained' in Afghanistan released: State
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US State Department released a statement celebrating Amiry's homecoming and highlighting the critical role of Qatar in securing his release.
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Over 1.1 million Afghans forced back from Iran in three months: Herat offi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Local officials in Herat said deportations of Afghan migrants from Iran have sharply increased, with up to 5,000 returning daily through Islam Qala. Over 1.1 million Afghans have been expelled in three months, and Iran has warned of a second wave, Tolo News reported.
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Soumya Sarkar returns to Bangladesh squad for T20I series against Afghanis
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Soumya Sarkar returns to Bangladesh's T20I squad for the Afghanistan series, replacing injured captain Litton Das, who suffered a side strain during the Asia Cup. Jaker Ali will lead the team in Das's absence.
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Taliban's ban on women's education is extremism, threatens Afghanistan's f
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett warned at the UNGA that the Taliban's ban on women's education is "extremism" threatening Afghanistan's stability and future. He urged credible reporting, stronger global action, and platforms for Afghans, stressing that without education the country ris
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Afghan deportees allege police mistreatment in Pakistan, urge aid as camps
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghans deported from Pakistan say they faced police mistreatment and now struggle without shelter or resources. Pakistan has closed five long-running refugee camps, while UNHCR reports over 2.8 million returns from Iran and Pakistan in 2025, raising concerns of worsening refugee hardships,
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Nepal script historic first win over West Indies in Sharjah
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nepal created history in Sharjah with a memorable 19-run win against West Indies, marking their first-ever victory over a Full Member nation across formats. While they had beaten Afghanistan in a T20I back in 2014, but Afghanistan were an Associate team at that time, making this triumph all
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Kabul residents decry severe outages, urge Afghanistan's power utility to
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Residents of Kabul's District 6 said they get only six hours of electricity daily, with rising bills worsening hardships. They urged Breshna to act, while its spokesperson admitted Kabul has only 350-400 megawatts against a demand of 650-700, Tolo News reported.
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13-year-old boy sneaks into Kabul-Delhi flight's landing gear
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The flight, RQ-4401, arrived from Kabul on the morning of September 21. Around 11:10 am, airline security staff spotted the boy wandering near the aircraft.
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Pakistan records one more polio case, takes nationwide tally to 27
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic. Despite global efforts to eradicate the virus, challenges such as security issues, vaccine hesitancy, and misinformation have slowed progress.
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'Not even one meter of land will be given to US': Afghan FM on Trump's cal
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has firmly rejected calls by US President Donald Trump to reclaim control of Bagram Air Base, declaring that "not even one metre of Afghan land will be given to the Americans."
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Kabul residents urge restrictions on loudspeakers as noise pollution worse
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kabul residents are urging authorities to restrict loudspeakers used by street vendors, citing severe noise pollution, Tolo News reported. Officials say thousands of devices have been seized, but note change will take time. Residents suggest alternatives like displaying prices to reduce nois
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