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Taliban Benefits from Coal Mine Business in Samangan: Official
Tolo News: The Taliban is trying to take control of revenue generating sectors in Samangan province, local officials said on Thursday. Daud Kalakani, the governor of Samangan, said the Taliban has increased their presence near coal mines in Dara-e-Soof Bala and Dara-e-Soof Paeen areas to take over the mines and collect money for their war
Blast Kills Afghan Journalist Working for US Media Outlet
My colleague and dear friend, Elyas Dayee, lost his life in a terrorist attack this morning in Lashkargah. He was gentleman. Always had signature smile. This is a terrible news. Elyas, you will be remembered dearly. pic.twitter.com/C2rf8Baw5S — Sami Mahdi (@Samiullah_mahdi) November 12, 2020 By Ayaz Gul VOA News November 12, 2020 ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – A
Ariana television signs deal to air MMA contests
Ariana: Ariana television clinched the broadcasting rights on Thursday in Kabul for the Hosharafu Fighting Championships (HFC) Mixed Martial Arts Organization and promoter of Pro-Fights. The MMA competition, which will soon be launched in Kabul, will be broadcast live every two months on Ariana television. Click here to read more (external link).
186 New Cases of COVID-19, 10 Deaths Reported in Afghanistan
Tolo News: The Ministry of Public Health on Thursday reported 146 new positive cases of COVID-19 out of 555 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The data by the ministry shows that the cumulative number of total cases is now 42,795, the number of total reported deaths is 1,591, and the total number of
Afghan Drug Addicts in Kandahar Call for More Treatment Facilities
There are an estimated 300,000 drug addicts in Afghanistan’s southern city of Kandahar, and authorities say that number is rising. The city is unable to help them all, as VOA’s Azizullah Popal reports from Kandahar. Bezhan Hamdard narrates.
Will Biden stay on the course set by Trump in Afghanistan?
Al Jazeera: How will Joe Biden’s election as US president affect the Afghan peace process, which was pushed by his predecessor, current President Donald Trump? Analysts say Biden will largely stay on the course set by the outgoing president but will hold the Taliban accountable for violence. They say the real difference will be in
AKDN Pledged To Restore Ancient Minaret
Khaama Press: Agha Khan Development Network, in a letter to president Ghani vowed to support the afghan government in restoration of an Ancient minaret in Herat province. Sediq Sediqqi, spokesman to the President, tweeted on Wednesday, that earlier President Ghani have instructed relevant government institutions to restore the minaret. The minaret is reported to have
Only 4-8 percent of Afghans support Taliban: Ghani
1TV: Only four to eight percent of Afghan people support the Taliban, President Ashraf Ghani said addressing a summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization on Tuesday. The president said that opinions show that support for the republic is between 75 and 85 percent. Click here to read more (external link).