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MLC 2025: Noor Ahmad's bewitching spin steers Texas Super Kings to emphati
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan spin wizard Noor Ahmad clinched a sizzling four-wicket haul, ensuring that his teammates' efforts with the bat didn't go in vain, as the Texas Super Kings cruised to their second consecutive victory with consummate ease, defeating the Los Angeles Knight Riders by a comprehensive
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Pakistan: Earthquake of 4.7 magnitude jolts Peshawar
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Peshawar on Wednesday, with its epicentre in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, Geo News reported. The quake was felt across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. No damage was reported.
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Food aid only lifeline for millions in crisis-hit Afghanistan: WFP
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 23 million Afghans face acute hunger, with the World Food Programme calling food aid their only hope. Due to funding cuts, WFP warns of worsening starvation, especially in remote areas. Khaama Press reports urgent global support is needed to prevent a deeper humanitarian crisis.
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Trump's travel ban shatters hopes of Afghan families
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Trump's new travel ban on Afghan citizens has left families devastated, preventing reunions and sparking fear among refugees. Rights groups called it unjust and inhumane, urging a reversal as many Afghans remain stranded amid Taliban rule and uncertainty.
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Zardari blames US exit for terror surge, highlights Pakistan's struggles w
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari blamed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan for rising terrorism and advanced weapons in Pakistan. He called for global cooperation, while critics accused Pakistan of regional threats and double standards. Diplomatic ties with Kabul have improved, but key tensions r
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Kabul faces severe water crisis, may run dry by 2030: Mercy Corps
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kabul is facing a serious water crisis, with groundwater levels dropping and many wells drying up. Without urgent action, the city could run out of water by 2030, causing hardship and migration for millions, warns Mercy Corps, as reported by Khaama Press.
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Over 1 million Afghans return from Pakistan amid deportation drive: UNHCR
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 1 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan since October 2023, facing hardships like poor shelter, jobs, and services. UNHCR and WFP are helping returnees, while many report mistreatment by Pakistani police. Pakistan plans to deport 3 million Afghan migrants this year.
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Afghanistan: Retirees in Kabul complain about difficult economic situation
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Zarifa, one of the retirees who lives with her two sisters, talked about her situation in a deeply emotional tone, saying that they were unable to prepare for Eid this year due to financial hardship.
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Afghanistan: Massive fire breaks out in West Kabul market, sparks public a
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Images circulating on social media showed flames and thick smoke rising from the affected area, drawing the attention of locals and emergency responders. Residents quickly alerted authorities and attempted to control the blaze before it could spread further.
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US travel ban adds to uncertainty for thousands of Afghan immigrants
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Thousands of Afghan P1 and P2 immigration caseholders, stranded in third countries like Pakistan, face uncertainty due to a new US travel ban. Despite completing legal steps, their cases remain on hold. The US and UN emphasize border control but stress respecting human dignity, while some pr
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Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolts Afghanistan
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
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England seamer Mark Wood could potentially return for fourth test against
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
His injury occurred during England's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage defeat to Afghanistan in Lahore after he "suffered increased stiffness and discomfort."
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