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After 3 Years Of Taliban Return, Massive Unemployment Persists In Afghanistan

August 14, 2024 admin

Taliban government restrictions on women have slashed their participation in the workforce (file). Kabul, Afghanistan: Despite three years of improved security following the end of the Taliban’s insurgency, Afghanistan’s economy remains stagnant and its population is in the grips of a worsening humanitarian crisis. A third of Afghanistan’s roughly 40 million people live on bread…

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Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers score diplomatic wins, consolidate power

August 12, 2024 admin

In this photo released by the Taliban Spokesman Office, Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief spokesman for the Taliban government who leads the Taliban delegation, center right, speaks with Russian Presidential Envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov, during a meeting in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, June 30, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Three years into its rule of Afghanistan,…

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New Zealand Include William O’Rourke, Ben Sears For Afghanistan, Sri Lanka Tests

August 12, 2024 admin

New Zealand included promising seamers Will O’Rourke and Ben Sears on Monday in their Test squad to face Afghanistan and Sri Lanka as the Black Caps look to bounce back from their T20 World Cup debacle. New Zealand play Afghanistan next month in a one-off Test in Noida, India, before facing Sri Lanka…

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Taliban disavows some Afghan diplomatic missions abroad; rejects their consular services

July 30, 2024 admin

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a press conference in Kabul on July 03, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP The Taliban on July 30 disavowed many Afghan diplomatic missions overseas, saying it will not honour passports, visas and other documents issued by diplomats associated with Afghanistan’s former Western-backed administration. It’s the Taliban’s latest attempt to…

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Afghanistan To Play One-Off Test Against New Zealand In Greater Noida

July 27, 2024 admin

File image of Afghanistan cricket team.© BCCI/Sportzpics The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed on Saturday that their men’s team will play a one-off Test match against New Zealand from September 9–13 in Greater Noida. This will be the first time that Afghanistan will play a Test match against New Zealand, with the fixture…

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Afghanistan Assured Its Participation In 2025 Champions Trophy: PCB Sources

July 23, 2024 admin

Afghanistan cricket team in action© AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has got a big boost in its bid to successfully host the ICC Champions Trophy early next year after Afghanistan has assured its participation in the tournament. Afghanistan Cricket Board president Mirwais Ashraf and CEO Naseeb Khan, who were in Colombo to…

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Mohammad Nabi Not Thinking About Retirement, Hopes To Play 2026 T20 World Cup

July 12, 2024 admin

Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi is not thinking about hanging up his international boots soon and hopes to continue playing for the country till the 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. Nabi, who is leading Dambulla Sixers in the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL), wants…

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“Ever Lifted A Cup?”: Ravi Shastri’s Brutal Reply To Michael Vaughan On T20 World Cup Venue Conspiracy

July 6, 2024 admin

It’s been more than a week since India defeated England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Guyana, avenging their 10-wicket defeat to the same side two years back at the same stage. The Rohit Sharma-led side also defeated South Africa last Saturday to clinch the T20 World Cup title in…

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Taliban Told To “Include Women” In Public Life At Their First UN Meet

July 2, 2024 admin

The head of the Taliban delegation said that diplomats should avoid confrontation and find other ways. Doha, Qatar: Taliban authorities were told women must be included in public life, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo said on Monday as she defended a decision to sideline civil society groups at official talks in Doha. Rights organisations have strongly…

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T20 World Cup Top Moments: USA’s Sparkling Debut, Afghanistan’s Dream Run And India’s Brilliance

June 30, 2024 admin

The curtains on arguably the most exhilarating of all T20 World Cups were drawn with India’s magnificent triumph over South Africa in a pulsating final which aptly summed up the entire tournament that twisted this way and that till the very end. While India strengthened their position as one of the true behemoths…

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