Tag: Afghanistan
1st Polio Vaccination Drive In Afghanistan Since Taliban Takeover
A country-wide polio vaccination drive will begin in Afghanistan on November 8 for the first time since the Taliban took over the country in August, the Unicef announced on Monday. ....
Afghan Women Protest Against Restrictions Imposed By Taliban
A number of women took to the streets of Kabul on Tuesday to protest against the closed schools for girls and accused the international community of being silent about what is going on in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. ....
Taliban Manual Discourages People From Helping, Befriending Infidels
The Prevention of Vice Manual of the Taliban discourages people from "helping, befriending... infidels". ....
T20 World Cup: Ex-England Cricketer Kevin Pietersen Issues Plea In Hindi After India Loses To New Zealand
After the crushing eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Monday came in support of the under-fire Indian cricket team, saying the players are not robots and need fans' support all the time. ....
Pakistan Condemns Terrorist Attack In Afghanistan's Kabul
Pakistan has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in the Afghan capital Kabul, said a statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ....
China Could Take Hold Of Bagram Air Base, Warns Former US President Trump
Former US President Donald Trump has slammed the Joe Biden administrations "surrender" of Afghanistan, warning that China could take hold of the Bagram Air Base, formerly the largest US military base in Afghanistan, Fox News reported. ....
Taliban Appoint Ex-cricketer Mirwais Ashraf As Acting ACB Chief
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has appointed former cricket all-rounder Mirwais Ashraf as the acting chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). ....
ICC Appoints Working Group To Review Cricket In Afghanistan
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the appointment of a working group to review cricketing activities in Afghanistan and the status of the Afghanistan Cricket Board in light of the recent governmental changes in the country. The group comprises ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja, who will be the chairman of the working group. ....
Afghanistan Cricket Board Shares Picture Of Two Girls Playing Cricket, Hints At Inclusion Of Females In Sport
In a positive sign for women's cricket in Afghanistan, their country's cricket board on Wednesday shared a picture of two girls trying their hands in the game, hinting at the inclusion of females in the sports in their nation.....
4 Killed In Afghanistan Explosions: Officials
Two explosions were reported in Afghanistan, leaving four children killed and one child wounded, authorities confirmed. ....
