Tolo News: The Islamic Emirate’s embassy in Pakistan has reported the arrest of nearly 800 Afghan citizens in Islamabad, the capital. Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, acting ambassador of the Islamic Emirate in Islamabad, said that despite possessing visas and residency documents, Afghan citizens were detained by Pakistani police. “The number of those detained is between 700
By Abubakar Siddique Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty December 25, 2024 Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers were quick to congratulate fellow Islamists from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on toppling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government. As the HTS fighters seized the capital, Damascus, on December 8, the Taliban said it hoped that the group would “lay the foundations of a sovereign
Ariana: Muhammad was the most popular name given to baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, ousting Noah to take the top spot, official figures showed on Thursday. Muhammad had been among the 10 most popular names since 2016 and had been in second place in 2022, according to the annual list produced by
The Independent (UK): The UK trained and paid special forces to fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan. As hundreds of these fighters live in danger while Britain delays decisions on whether to give them sanctuary, the UK’s adversaries are circling. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team delivered a commanding performance on Monday, defeating the United Arab Emirates by 169 runs in the second match of a tri-nation series. This victory follows Afghanistan’s earlier win last week, when they defeated Pakistan by 100 runs in the series opener. The tri-nation tournament has showcased the rising talent in
Afghanistan International: Zablon Simintov, the last Jew from Afghanistan, arrived in Israel on Monday with the help of a Jewish Agency. According to Israel’s Kan network, Simintov went to Türkiye after the Taliban came to power, and after living there for three years, he finally arrived in Israel on Monday. Simintov, who was forced to
Amu: Afghanistan, long celebrated for producing a remarkable lineage of spin bowlers, has unveiled its latest prodigy: 18-year-old Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar. His recent heroics on the cricket field have positioned him as a promising figure in the sport, captivating fans and experts alike. Ghazanfar’s performance in the first ODI against Bangladesh in Sharjah was nothing
News18: Amrullah Saleh also said the controversial Islamic preacher’s praise of Taliban was “like rubbing salt and vinegar together” on the wounds of the Afghan people. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The Taliban’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has declared Sunday, August 18 (28 Asad), as a public holiday in Afghanistan, marking the country’s Independence Day. The ministry announced that this day will commemorate the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence from British colonial rule and will be observed as a public holiday across the