eurasianet: A attack earlier this year by the Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) on a Chinese restaurant in a supposedly secure district in the Afghan capital, Kabul, is a setback for the Taliban regime. Not only was it an embarrassment to the regime as it laid bare its limited capacity to provide foolproof security
Amu: Clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani troops entered an eighth day on Thursday, with reports of scattered fighting across several eastern and southeastern provinces of Afghanistan and renewed airstrikes by Pakistan. Local sources told Amu TV that overnight and early morning clashes were reported in parts of Khost, Paktia, Paktika, Kunar, Nangarhar and Kandahar
Afghanistan International: Afghanistan has ranked last among 181 countries in the latest Women, Peace and Security Index published by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, recording the poorest performance on women’s rights. Denmark ranked first. Click here to read more (external link). Related AFJC: Taliban Shut Down Radio Khushal in Ghazni for Airing
Amu: Ibrahim Zadran has replaced Rashid Khan as captain of Afghanistan’s Twenty20 international team, the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Thursday as it named squads for an upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Zadran, a top-order batter who previously served as vice-captain in T20 internationals, will take over leadership of the format after Rashid’s tenure,
Khaama: Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Shehbaz Sharif that Turkey supports a return to diplomatic channels in the Middle East crisis and is ready to back efforts to restore a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Presidency of the Republic of Turkey said Erdogan condemned recent “terrorist attacks” in Pakistan during Tuesday’s call and stressed the
Khaama: The Government of the United Kingdom said it has suspended the issuance of student visas for citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, as well as work visas for Afghan nationals. Shabana Mahmood said in a statement on Tuesday, March 3, that Britain will continue to offer refuge to those fleeing war and persecution,
Amu: Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan remains at the top of the International Cricket Council’s men’s One Day International bowling rankings, according to the latest update released on Wednesday. Rashid leads the table with a rating of 710 points, maintaining the No. 1 position he also held in October last year. The ranking underscores his
The Guardian (UK): For the millions of Afghans living in Pakistan – many of them journalists, activists or former government officials who fled Taliban rule – the rising tension is translating into fear at their doorsteps. Richard Bennett, UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, says returning to their country will put them at