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Pakistan: Peshawar HC seeks clarification on military operation in Tirah V
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Peshawar High Court sought clarification from the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments regarding a military operation in Tirah Valley, reported Dawn.
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A mixed-bag Afghanistan look to replicate T20 World Cup 2024 heroics in fa
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Heading into the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan are seeking the ability to win big matches, something they have struggled with after their T20 WC heroics. Also, with their strike rates not among the world's best despite being such globe-trotting T20 specialists,
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ICC U19 WC: Afghanistan, England join Australia in semifinals
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
While England defeated New Zealand by 65 runs courtesy a five-wicket haul from Manny Lumsden, a scintillating 163 by Faisal Khan powered Afghanistan to a 191-run win over Ireland on Friday, as per the ICC.
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Australian FM Penny Wong condemns Taliban's "failure to meet basic needs"
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, she wrote, "The people of Afghanistan are enduring one of the world's worst protracted humanitarian crises, exacerbated by the Taliban's failure to meet basic needs. In response, the Australian Government will provide a further $50 million in support through established UN pa
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Over 4.8 million Afghan migrants return since 2023, population rises 12%:
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Over 4.8 million Afghans have returned since late 2023, raising Afghanistan's population by 12%. UNHCR warns many returnees are women and children, raising humanitarian concerns, and urges regional dialogue to ensure safe, dignified returns and support reintegration.
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EU allocates 10 million euros to boost Afghan women's economic empowerment
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The European Union has announced 10 million euros for a new phase of its WE-LEAD programme in Afghanistan to support women's livelihoods and businesses. Implemented with UNDP, the initiative aims to expand income opportunities as Afghan women continue to face economic challenges.
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ICC U19 World Cup: England and Sri Lanka register wins in Super Six matc
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
England registered a dominant win over Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka secured a close win over Afghanistan in their Super Six stage matches at the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Afghanistan
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Afghanistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
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Prince Harry, UK PM Starmer condemn Trump's remarks on NATO troops to Afgh
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prince Harry condemned the remarks by US President Donald Trump over the sending of troops to Afghan frontlines, CNN reported.
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EU allocates EUR10M to support Afghan women's empowerment
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The European Union has announced that it will allocate EUR10 million to launch the second phase of its Women's Economic Empowerment through Local Enterprise Development (WE-LEAD) program in Afghanistan, according to a report by Tolo News.
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"Bangladesh will not become Pakistan, Afghanistan or Iran": Jamaat-e-Islam
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman asserted that if his party comes to power, Bangladesh will remain Bangladesh and will not turn into Pakistan, Afghanistan, or Iran, Daily Star reported.
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Shamar's hat-trick helps West Indies secure consolation win over Afghanist
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
On Thursday, Shamar took a hat-trick as well, becoming the third West Indies bowler to do so after Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd. Afghanistan has taken the three-match T20I series 2-1.
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