Tag: Afghanistan
More than 800 dead as devastating Earthquake strikes Afghanistan
The Afghan Red Crescent reported that at least 825 people have died and 3,113 were injured, with over 1,000 homes…
76 Afghans deported from Iran die in road crash
Iranian officials recently stated that 1.2 million Afghan refugees have been deported in the past six months and that another…
40 historical monuments restored in Afghanistan
He added that a special police security unit had been formed to protect the ancient artifacts and historical sites.
Allow girls go to school, Taliban minister begs Afghan govt
“In the time of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), the doors of knowledge were open to both men…
UN: No fewer than 20 children killed in Pakistan airstrikes
The UN statement said Tuesday’s airstrikes were a violation of international law and called for an investigation. “International law obliges…
Another 4.9 magnitude earthquake hits western Afghanistan
The 6.3 magnitude quake at the weekend completely destroyed at least 13 villages in Herat province’s Zindah Jan district.
Over 1,000 civilians killed in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover
In spite initial promises, the Taliban had curtailed human rights such as banning women and girls’ access to education beyond…
Afghan products welcomed into Chinese market
During the past two decades, the U.S.-led military operations in Afghanistan had caused more than 30,000 civilian deaths and turned…
5 IS militants killed in Afghanistan
A day earlier on Monday, the security forces, according to local media reports, captured an operative of IS outfit in…
Bill Gates ready to meet with Taliban to help Afghanistan eradicate polio
Poliomyelitis is endemic in some parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, according to the World Health Organization.
Suicide bomber hits Kabul educational centre, killing 19
Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said that the attacker targeted Kaj Educational Centre as a mock university entrance exam was…
Taliban signs deal with Russia to import oil products, gas, wheat
The Taliban signed a provisional deal with Russia for an annual supply of petrol, diesel and wheat to Afghanistan. The…
Taliban replaces Afghan acting education minister
Acting education minister Noorullah Munir would be replaced in the role by the head of Kandahar's provincial council, Maulvi Habibullah…
Floods kill 14, injure 12 in Afghanistan
The floods also left more than 1,430 livestock killed and hundreds of kilometres of roads, numerous protective walls, bridges and…
Suicide bomber kills 4 Pakistani soldiers
The rare suicide attack in recent months occurred hours after a top commander of the Pakistani Taliban was killed by…