Khaama: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially revealed the roster for the forthcoming series against Afghanistan and the Asia Cup. As stated in an announcement on Wednesday, the country’s men’s national team has been finalized. Head of the national men’s selection committee, Inzamam-ul-Haq, unveiled the 18-player lineup for the One-Day International series against Afghanistan, set to take place in Sri Lanka from August 22 to August 26, 2023. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – August 9, 2023
Afghani strengthens by 4.4% against US dollar: central bank
Ariana: Officials of Afghanistan’s central bank said Wednesday the afghani (AFN) has in the past year strengthened by 4.4 percent against the US dollar. This comes after the afghani dropped by 10.4% in the previous year. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan is not responsible for ‘security failure’ of Pakistan: Mujahid
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Khaama: The de facto administration of Afghanistan once again has rejected the repeated allegations of the Pakistani officials and said that Afghanistan is not responsible for the “failure of any regional country’s security.” Zabihulla Mujahid, the spokesperson of the Taliban-led government, said that following recent attacks in Pakistan, Pakistani authorities once again blamed Afghans rather than strengthening their country’s security. Click here to read more (external link).
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Iran’s Relationship with the Taliban: Fleeting Hope and Persistent Challenges
8am: Despite Iran’s initial optimism about the resurgence of the Taliban group, it has become evident in the past two years that the relationship between Iran and the Taliban is not without challenges. Iran’s lenient policy towards the Taliban regime has not resulted in favorable outcomes for Iran. Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, there have been multiple clashes between this group and Iranian border guards. Currently, tensions and disputes persist between both sides. Despite diplomatic efforts to resolve these challenges, no significant progress has been made thus far. The main points of disagreement between the Taliban and Iran revolve around the division of water rights in the Helmand River, the issue of migrants, border conflicts, and disputes, as well as the matter of terrorism and radicalism. These differences have deep historical roots and have long been a source of tension between the two countries. However, they have intensified under the Taliban regime. This article solely focuses on the issue of water tension between Iran and the Taliban. Click here to read more (external link).
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Muttaqi tells national cricket team they are role models for all Afghans
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Ariana: Acting [Taliban] Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi said in a meeting with the national cricket team on Tuesday that they stand as role models for the nation. “When you win on the cricket field, an engineer thinks about winning in his profession, a doctor thinks about winning in his profession, a teacher thinks that in his profession, he will present qualified individuals so that the country can develop in all areas,” Muttaqi said. He stated that the Afghan team managed to be among the best teams in the world under difficult conditions. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – August 8, 2023
Third Round of World Food Programme Aid in Parwan Raises Concerns Over Imbalance
8am: However, as this program launches, some Parwan residents have voiced concerns about the fairness of the aid distribution process. They claim an imbalance, favoring certain recipients repeatedly. These residents continue to accuse the Taliban of interfering in compiling the beneficiary list, alleging that aid distribution is notably higher in areas historically accessible to the Taliban than in other parts of the province. Thousands of Afghanis in Pashtun-inhabited regions of Parwan province, especially in the districts of Koh-e Safi and Siahgard, were distributed in cash, but we haven’t received a single Afghani. The Taliban claim that you’ve received a lot of aid over the past twenty years, so we won’t help you now. All aids have been focused on individuals and fellow villagers affiliated with the Taliban.” Click here to read more (external link).
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Emerald extraction begins in Afghanistan’s Panjshir
Khaama: Extractions of Emerald mines in Panjshir province have officially begun, according to a statement from the [Taliban] provincial government on Tuesday. The provincial head for mines and petroleum, Mohammad Qasim Amiri, said during an official ceremony attended by government representatives, tribal elders, and religious scholars that emeralds are found on mountains up to 4,000 meters above sea level, where miners must ascend on foot and use essential equipment to extract the emeralds. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan to face Mozambique after drawing with Czech Republic in Continental Futsal Championship
Ariana: Afghanistan drew with the Czech Republic 4-4 on Monday and will face Mozambique in their next match of 2023 Continental Futsal Championship in Bangkok on Tuesday. This match will start at 2:30 pm (Afghanistan time). Afghanistan is in the 66th place in the world futsal ranking, and Mozambique is in the 74th place. Click here to read more (external link).