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13 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan; UN mission rai
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
As per UNAMA, Pakistani forces carried out aerial strikes in the Behsud and Khogyani districts of Nangarhar Province. Initial findings suggest that at least 13 civilians lost their lives and seven others were wounded. The mission stated that women and children were among the deceased, TBP re
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UNAMA raises concern over "credible reports of civilian casualties" follow
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
UNAMA and Amnesty report civilian casualties following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. While Islamabad claims the "precise" strikes "neutralised" 70 militants linked to TTP and Daesh, the UN mission confirms 13 civilians killed and calls for an immediat
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"Reports of harm to civilians must be subjected to impartial investigation
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
In a post on X by Amnesty International South Asia, the organisation said it was "deeply concerned by the reports of civilian casualties caused by Pakistan's airstrike in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on 21 and 22 February."
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Pakistan strikes religious seminary in Afghanistan's Paktika
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Pakistani Air Force targeted a religious seminary in an attack on Bermal district in Afghanistan's Paktika province,
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WHO reports 'significant rise' in suspected dengue cases in eastern Afghan
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to a recent report by the World Health Organisation, the number of suspected dengue fever cases in Nangarhar province increased significantly over the past month.
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WFP sends emergency aid to quake-hit Afghanistan
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Food Programme (WFP) has sent emergency aid to Afghanistan's quake-stricken Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where more than 1400 people have been killed and over 3000 people injured. Initial aid shipments include food supplies and High Energy Biscuits, with additional flights sch
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Storms claim 35 lives in Afghanistan's Nangarhar, leave 230 people injured
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Torrential rains and hailstorms in Jalalabad city and nearby areas of Nangarhar province have claimed at least 35 lives, leaving 230 people injured, reported Khaama Press reported Tuesday.
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Torkham Border closed for Afghan nationals sans visas, passports
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The information and culture department in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province issued a statement confirming the closure of the Torkham border for patients lacking proper documentation, including visas and passports.
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Afghanistan: Repatriated families express concern over education of their
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Families of Afghans who were repatriated to eastern Nangarhar province have requested the government provide their children with educational facilities after expressing worries over their children's education, according to Pajhwok News.
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Afghanistan: Hand grenade attack kills two, injures 3 in Nangarhar provinc
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Two children were killed after unidentified persons hurled grenades into a home in Afghanistan's eastern region of Nangarhar, Khaama Press reported, citing officials, on Tuesday.
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Pakistan hands over 27 Afghan prisoners to Taliban authorities
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to Afghan officials, Pakistan has handed over 27 Afghan prisoners to the Taliban authorities at the Torkham crossing border, Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, reported Khaama Press.
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Afghanistan: Fifth Polio case of 2023 reported in Nangarhar
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to the chief of the UNICEF Polio Eradication Programme in Afghanistan's communications department, Kamal Shah Sayed, the fifth polio case has been reported in the Nangarhar province's Dur Baba region.
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