Afghanistan
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Rashid Khan Becomes the World’s Best Cricket Bowler Again
DIDPress: The International Cricket Council (ICC), in its latest rankings, once again named Rashid Khan as the world’s best bowler in both the ODI and T20I formats. According to the latest rankings released by the ICC, Rashid Khan continues to…
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United Nations: 77 Percent of Afghan Children in Pakistan Deprived of Education
Did Press Agency: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in a new report on the alarming situation of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, announced that 77 percent of Afghan children in the country are deprived of education and skills…
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Construction of a Large Cargo Terminal to Begin at Hairatan Crossroads in Balkh Province
DIDPress: The Ministry of Transport and Aviation of the Taliban government has announced that the construction of a standard cargo terminal will soon begin at the Hairatan crossroads in Balkh province. This project, for which a budget of approximately 850 million…
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Afghanistan’s Maternal Death Crisis Deepens as Health System Nears Collapse
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that Afghanistan is facing one of the most alarming maternal mortality crises globally, with one pregnant woman dying every hour from largely preventable complications. According to the latest WHO report, the country’s maternal…
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Afghanistan, Iran Discuss Infrastructure Projects and Trade Expansion
DID Press: Mullah Mohammad Isa Sani, acting Minister of Public Works of the Taliban administration, held talks with Alireza Bikdeli on expanding economic, trade, and infrastructure cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the Iranian ambassador reported progress on…
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$3.6M Agreement Signed to Boost Livestock Sector Across 13 Provinces
DID Press: Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (Taliban) announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Dutch Committee for Afghanistan (DCA) to support livestock development across 13 provinces. According to the ministry, the agreement was signed between the…
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Afghanistan Urges China to Accelerate Work on Mes Aynak Copper Project
DID Press: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (Taliban) has called on Chinese officials and contracting companies to speed up implementation of the Mes Aynak copper project and ensure timely fulfillment of contractual obligations. According to the ministry, Mullah Hidayatullah Badri…
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Taliban Suspends Verification of Women’s Academic Documents
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taliban) halted the verification of educational certificates for women, a move that residents in Kabul say was directly communicated at the ministry’s entrance and effectively blocks women’s access to study and work opportunities abroad.…
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Afghanistan Rail Network Moves Over 429,000 Tons of Goods in One Week
DID Press: Ministry of Public Works (Taliban) announced that 429,536 metric tons of goods were transported via the country’s rail network between April 24–30, with the highest volume recorded at the Hairatan border terminal. According to the report, four major…
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UN-Habitat Urges Urban Investment to Strengthen Kabul’s Resilience
DID Press: UN-Habitat emphasized the importance of urban investment to strengthen resilience in Kabul, during a joint meeting held with diplomats and international organizations. The agency said discussions focused on how targeted investment in cities can help protect lives, enhance…
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