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Former Afghan President Karzai condemns alleged Pakistani airstrike in Nur
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned a reported Pakistani airstrike in Nuristan, urging respect for Afghanistan's sovereignty and international law. Taliban authorities remain silent, while reports suggest the strike may have targeted TTP positions, further straining Kabul-Islamaba
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Fifteen million primary-age girls out of school globally due to gender dis
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally, a new report by UN Women revealed on Wednesday.
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UN warns Afghan women face "increasingly untenable" situation and risk rem
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
UN Women warns that Afghan women face worsening restrictions, risking exclusion from public life. Dozens of UN female staff were threatened in May, while women activists urge the Islamic Emirate to allow education and work opportunities. Many women struggle to earn livelihoods under ongoing
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Over 30,000 "illegal Afghans" repatriated from Pakistan's Quetta
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 30,000 illegal Afghan nationals have been sent back from Quetta division to Afghanistan since July 31. Authorities are conducting daily operations to repatriate remaining undocumented Afghans, involving local leaders and ensuring special care for women and children during the process, o
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UNICEF launches vocational training for 200 Afghan girls amid education ba
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
UNICEF launched a six-month vocational training in Herat for 200 girls aged 15-25 deprived of education. The program, supported by Japan, teaches sewing and carpet weaving to empower Afghan girls amid ongoing restrictions, says Khaama Press.
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Pak claims to kill 50 militants near Afghan border
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
This region is crucial for Chinese infrastructure projects and has been a hotspot for insurgent activity. The Pakistani government is keen to secure resource-rich regions and stabilise its western frontier to support regional economic plans, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CP
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Kabul residents struggle daily amid severe water shortages and queues
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Residents of Kabul's District 13 face severe water shortages, waiting in long queues daily. Officials and experts urge coordinated efforts and infrastructure projects, like dam water transfers, to address the crisis. The government is working on plans to improve water supply and reduce the h
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UN report reveals death threats to Afghan women amid Taliban rights crackd
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UN report reveals that Afghan women working for the UN face death threats amid Taliban restrictions since 2021. The Taliban deny involvement. The report also highlights severe violations of women's rights, including bans on education and public presence, and ICC arrest warrants against T
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300 families, 350 prisoners forcibly deported from Pakistan to Afghanistan
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In the past 24 hours, hundreds of Afghan families and prisoners were deported from Pakistan and Iran, adding to a massive ongoing return of migrants. Many deportees, some with legal documents, have sought urgent aid as Afghanistan faces one of its largest forced migration crises.
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Over 80 publicly flogged in Afghanistan in past month amid human rights co
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
More than 80 men and women have been subjected to public floggings across Afghanistan over the past month, raising alarm among human rights groups about ongoing abuses and a lack of judicial transparency under Taliban rule.
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Afghanistan: Supreme Court carries out 340 discretionary punishments in fo
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan's Supreme Court has carried out 340 discretionary punishments across 27 provinces, following Islamic Sharia law. The court dismissed international criticism, while some legal experts raised concerns about offenders' rights and rehabilitation under the current enforcement system.
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Afghanistan adopts new measures to regulate mining and promote economic gr
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan's Ministry of Mines aims to stop illegal mining and boost the economy by attracting skilled investors. They focus on job creation, local processing of minerals, and strict contract awards. Experts say foreign investment in processing will help reduce unemployment and support econ
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