Khaama: Mansoor Nekmal, the Editor in Chief of Khaama Press, has been detained following a summons to the [Taliban] Ministry of Vice and Virtue, sparking urgent calls for his release and a rallying cry for press freedom in Afghanistan..The detention came after a recent report published by Khaama Press on the hijab issue, which led
Sarah Zaman VOA News February 17, 2024 ISLAMABAD — The Afghan Taliban have decided not to participate in a U.N.-sponsored conference on Afghanistan in Qatar’s capital Doha. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will host a two-day gathering beginning Sunday in Doha, where member states and special envoys to Afghanistan will discuss engagement with the Taliban. In a
Ariana: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by just 4 runs in the first T20I at Dambulla on Saturday. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first, scoring 160 runs. Click here to read more (external link).
Roshan Noorzai Zheela Noori VOA News February 16, 2024 WASHINGTON — Days before a U.N.-sponsored conference on Afghanistan, it remains unclear whether the Taliban will attend what analysts describe as an opportunity for a “constructive dialogue” between the country’s de facto rulers and the international community. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will host the two-day gathering opening
Ayaz Gul VOA News February 16, 2024 ISLAMABAD — A United Nations study revealed Friday that approximately two-thirds (67%) of women in Afghanistan fear the rights crisis would intensify if the country’s Taliban government is granted formal international recognition. The report comes ahead of Sunday’s U.N.-convened conference in Qatar, where member states and regional organizations’ special
Khaama: The Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the United States House of Representatives called the escape of former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as “cowardly.” Michael McCaul agreed with Zalmay Khalilzad’s assertions regarding the failure of the former leaders of the Afghan government to maintain order, stating, “I agree, Ashraf Ghani’s actions and escape
Iran International: The commander of the Ground Forces of Iran’s Army has affirmed Tehran’s intention to proceed with a plan to build fences to block its borders with Afghanistan. Kioumars Heydari said Friday, “We intend to block our borders, and no one can object why we erect a fence near their border. This is not
Ariana: Shakib Al Hasan’s reign at the top is over after Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi claimed the No.1 spot on the latest ICC Men’s ODI All-Rounder Rankings. Shakib held the premier position in 50-over cricket for 1,739 days – from 7 May 2019 (when he took over from Rashid Khan) until 9 February 2024 –