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UAE announces squad for triangular T20I series ahead of Asia Cup
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Muhammad Waseem will lead UAE in the upcoming triangular T20I series against Afghanistan and Pakistan, which will be played in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7. The series will serve as an important preparation for the Men's T20 Asia Cup, starting on September 9, also in the UAE, as per
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Afghanistan rope in former Ireland all-rounder Mooney as fielding coach ah
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan have roped in former Ireland all-rounder John Mooney as their new fielding coach, and Nirmalan Thanabalasingam as the new physiotherapist ahead of the much-awaited Asia Cup, which is set to commence in a fortnight.
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WHO secures USD 6.3 million to strengthen Afghanistan's fragile health sys
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has received over USD 6.3 million in humanitarian funding to help restore and reinforce Afghanistan's struggling healthcare infrastructure, with a focus on essential services for women and children, Khaama Press reported.
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Rights groups call on Germany to take immediate action on Afghan refugees'
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Several human rights groups from across the world have jointly addressed a letter to Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, calling for immediate action to relocate over 2000 Afghan refugees from Pakistan, Khaama Press reported on Monday.
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Islamabad High Court halts deportation of 18 Afghan nationals
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Islamabad High Court has halted the deportation of 18 Afghan nationals with expired PoR cards, granting them temporary relief. The order comes amid Pakistan's repatriation plan, set to begin September 1, which has raised concerns from rights groups over forced returns violating internati
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US President Trump signs proclamation honoring Abbey Gate victims on 4th a
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Trump marked the four-year anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing, blaming the prior administration's withdrawal, and signed a proclamation honoring victims' families. He linked the chaos to Russia-Ukraine tensions, discussed veterans' care, trade deals, Oval Office changes, and proposed r
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WHO reports health challenges for Afghan returnees from Pakistan, Iran
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan returnees from Pakistan and Iran are facing severe healthcare challenges, including shortages of essential medicines, female health staff, gender-sensitive services, isolation facilities, trauma care, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), Khaama news reported, citing
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WHO highlights health struggles faced by returnees in Afghanistan
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over serious health service gaps affecting Afghan returnees, particularly those coming back from Pakistan and Iran, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghanistan to host Bangladesh for white-ball series after Asia Cup
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 fast approaching, Afghanistan is all set to build their squad for the marquee tournament in India and Sri Lanka with a host of T20I outings.
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Afghanistan unveils squad for Asia Cup 2025; Rashid Khan named captain
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan on Sunday announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to be played from September 9 to 28 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan as hopes to move to third country fad
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hundreds of Afghan citizens, who previously held stable jobs in Afghanistan, remain stranded in Pakistan after their hopes of relocating to a third country were crushed following policy shifts in the United States and other nations, Geo News reported.
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Pakistan urges US to reclaim abandoned weapons left in Afghanistan, citing
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan has called on the US to repurchase military weapons left behind in Afghanistan following its and its allies' withdrawal from the country back in 2021, warning that these arms are increasingly ending up in the hands of militants and threatening regional security, Khaama Press reporte
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