In 2020 the CPJ concluded that Afghanistan had become the most dangerous country in the world for journalists, after at least five journalists and media workers were killed in a spate of seemingly …
Pakistan calls for Afghan action as soldier killed in border fire
Pakistan demands action against armed groups ‘finding sanctuaries’ in Afghanistan, a day after Pakistani soldier killed.
War in Afghanistan: What has NATO learned from 20 years of fighting?
Brussels As America’s longest war reaches the two-decade mark this year, one of President-elect Joe Biden’s first orders of business will be figuring out a way forward in Afghanistan – and, by …
Important decisions taken in Pakistan Afghanistan joint traders association meeting
Traders and exporters of Pakistan and Afghanistan have urged Islamabad and Kabul to review policies to further improve mutual trade and economic …
Afghanistan players arrive in Abu Dhabi for Ireland series
The Afghanistan cricket team have arrived in Abu Dhabi for a three-match ODI series against Ireland. There was uncertainty over the series after Afghanistan faced visa issues due to Covid-19 travel …
US withdrawing troops from Afghanistan a reward for Pakistan, says Afghan politician
The cutting of US troops from Afghanistan by the outgoing President Donald Trump’s administration further rewards the Pakistani military’s nurturing of extremist groups, said a former Afghan head of …
Why the Taliban agreed to let more girls in Afghanistan go to school
In December, the Taliban agreed to allow UNICEF to open thousands of informal schools in parts of Afghanistan controlled by the armed group. The Taliban-initiated school talks have been ongoing for …
Biden’s Afghanistan task is to deal with reality: The US cannot pacify it
U.S. Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has one of the toughest tasks in the diplomatic world: facilitating the Afghan government and the Taliban across the peace process finish line.
UNICEF-Supported Vaccinators Won’t Stop Until They Eradicate Polio In Afghanistan
After the wild poliovirus was officially eliminated in Africa in August, Afghanistan and Pakistan became the only countries in the world where polio remains endemic. A highly infectious, paralyzing …
Paul Stirling: Ireland vice-captain describes ODIs against UAE and Afghanistan as ‘critical’
Ireland vice-captain Paul Stirling is relishing a return to cricket with seven ODIs against United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan this month.