“In the past a lot of guys had used Afghanistan as a vehicle to greener pastures – and playing as much franchise cricket as possible. I’ve said to them that it’s about the team first. There’s no …
World Bank highlights grim economic conditions in Afghanistan
The economic downturn in Afghanistan has been linked by some analysts to international sanctions imposed on the country. The World Bank has expressed serious concerns about the deteriorating state of …
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan discuss ways to improve regional connectivity
The first trilateral meeting of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan was held in Islamabad on Tuesday aimed at strengthening economic ties, regional cooperation and connectivity.
Taliban minister attends meeting in Pakistan
A Cabinet minister from Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government attended a trade meeting in Pakistan despite tensions over the expulsion of Afghans living in the country illegally, officials said …
UN Human Rights Chief raises concerns about Afghan detentions in Pakistan
In a statement, Volker Türk stated that from September 15 to November 11, over 327,000 people had entered Afghanistan from Pakistan. He further added that the Office of the High Commissioner for Human …
Iran deports more than 21,400 Afghan migrants to Afghanistan
Iran has detained and deported over 21,000 Afghan migrants who illegally crossed into the country, according to the Taliban-appointed commander of the border guards in Khorasan Razavi province. This is part of a larger trend,
Taliban minister attends meeting in Pakistan despite tensions over expulsions of Afghans
However, this week the Taliban government sent Commerce and Industry Minister Nooruddin Azizi to Islamabad for a meeting of commerce and trade ministers from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Pakistan. Aziz met separately with Pakistani officials to discuss trade issues and the expulsion of Afghans.
FlyDubai resumes flights to Afghanistan after halting them 2 years ago as Taliban captured Kabul
Officials from Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban welcomed the resumption of FlyDubai flights to Kabul international airport.
Taliban Delegation Visits Pakistan Amid Expulsion of Afghans
Calling tensions in bilateral ties a part of the process, Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan tells VOA he hopes “good sense would prevail” …
Try a little taste of Afghanistan at Tucson’s new restaurant and market
With the help of family and friends, they were able to transform the former Sudanese market into Kabul Corner. Decorations from Afghanistan and Turkey hang on the walls and doorways while the market …