Pakistan has announced the closure of its borders with neighbouring Afghanistan and Iran to ensure security during the upcoming general elections slated for February 8
At a time when people in Afghanistan are grappling with economic woes under Taliban rule, the former President of the country, Hamid Karzai, has underscored the importance of the Doha meeting for Afghanistan and expressed hope for positive steps from global powers during the event.
As the Taliban continues to expand restrictions on Afghan people's lives, at least 10 people in the Yengi Qala district of Afghanistan have been arrested for singing and playing musical instruments, sources from Takhar province said, according to Khaama Press.
"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 06-02-2024, 20:52:52 IST, Lat: 36.30; Long: 71.46, Depth: 102 Km ,Region: Afghanistan," the National Centre for Seismology said in a post on X.
According to the UN experts' statement, detained women and girls were taken to police stations, where they received only one meal per day and endured physical torture.
According to the report, Afghanistan has been facing economic challenges due to reduced aggregate demand, including factors like the stronger local currency, dwindling household savings, reduced public spending, and the ban on opium cultivation.