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Afghanistan: Kandahar officials destroy over 13,000 kg of seized narcotics
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During a public burning of the seized drugs in Spin Boldak district, officials stated that the confiscated substances included opium, hashish, opium derivatives, tablets, crystal meth, and chemicals used in drug processing, Tolo News reported.
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Afghanistan, Pakistan and China vow stronger cooperation against terror gr
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China agreed to boost cooperation against terror groups, including TTP, at a trilateral meeting in Kabul, Tolo News reported. Leaders highlighted peace, stability, and economic ties, while experts expressed doubts, citing Pakistan's conflicting approach and decl
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EAM Jaishankar's visit to Russia sees comprehensive review of India-Russia
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar visited Russia from August 19-21, during which he called upon President Vladimir Putin, held meetings with Deputy First PM Denis Manturov and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. As per an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the
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Afghan, Pakistani officials call for dialogue to ease bilateral strains
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad reviewed four years of the Islamic Emirate's rule in Afghanistan. Officials highlighted the Emirate's balanced, economy-focused foreign policy, ongoing tensions with Pakistan, and the need for dialogue and cooperation to ensure regional peace a
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UAE expresses solidarity with Afghanistan, conveys condolences over victim
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan and conveyed its sincere condolences over victims of the traffic accident bus collision which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries in Herat province, western Afghanistan.
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76 killed in major highway crash in Afghanistan, 17 children among victims
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
At least 76 people, including 17 children, lost their lives in a devastating traffic accident in Herat province, making it one of the deadliest road tragedies in Afghanistan in recent years, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghanistan, China, Pakistan hold 6th meeting of foreign ministers in Kabu
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, the Afghan foreign ministry wrote, ""In this meeting, alongside reviewing the decisions of previous meetings, emphasis was placed on strengthening relations between the three countries in the political, economic, and transit sectors."
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Chinese FM meets Afghan counterpart in Kabul after Delhi visit
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets his Afghan counterpart, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Kabul on Wednesday, after his two-day visit to Delhi.
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US issues 'D risk indicator' alert, warns citizens against travel to Afgha
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The advisory explained that Washington uses a special "D risk indicator" in its travel alerts to highlight countries where US citizens face a high danger of wrongful or arbitrary detention. Afghanistan, the report said, tops this list due to the severity of threats on the ground.
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Afghan women continue to face exclusion from education, jobs under Taliban
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Four years into Taliban rule, Afghan women remain barred from government, education, and most jobs, UN Special Representative Susan Ferguson said, Tolo News reported. Half of female staff in civil society organizations lost jobs due to funding cuts, while activists warn this exclusion harms
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Two new polio cases confirmed in Pakistan, tally rises to 21 in 2025
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic. Despite global eradication efforts, Dawn reported that factors such as security challenges, vaccine hesitancy and misinformation continue to obstruct progress.
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Iran to deport "around two million undocumented Afghan migrants" amid regi
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Iran has announced plans to deport two million undocumented Afghan migrants, with officials saying the process will follow legal procedures and dignity. The move comes as Pakistan prepares its own repatriation drive, raising humanitarian concerns over poverty, unemployment, and Taliban restr
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