Afghanistan’s cricketers have earned a historic first one-day international (ODI) victory over South Africa, romping to a comfortable six-wicket triumph in the first of a three-match series on Wednesday in…
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5.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Pakistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, other states
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskEarthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan and Afghanistan. An earthquake struck several regions in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with tremors felt in…
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UN denounces Taliban morality law as ‘distressing vision’ for Afghanistan
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe United Nations expressed concern over the enactment of a morality law by Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban that imposes severe restrictions on personal freedom, silences women in public, and requires them…
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Taliban bar UN human rights special rapporteur from Afghanistan
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe Taliban have barred United Nations-appointed special rapporteur Richard Bennett from entering Afghanistan, the administration’s spokesperson said, accusing the human rights watchdog of “spreading propaganda”. The Taliban administration’s foreign ministry…
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UNSC report endorses Pakistan’s stance on terrorism from Afghan soil: FO
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report has endorsed Pakistan’s view regarding terrorists of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) taking refuge within hideouts and sanctuaries in Afghanistan. Addressing the weekly…
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Terrorists in Afghanistan also pose threat to China, Iran: Pakistan
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskPakistan reiterated its call for the interim government in Afghanistan to take steps against terrorist groups holed up on its soil, stressing that such militant outfits pose a threat to…
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UN report reveals ethnic conflicts in Afghanistan under Taliban rule
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe United Nations has released a report highlighting the rise of ethnic conflicts in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power. According to the report, the Taliban has carried out retaliatory…
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Heavy rains kill at least 35 in eastern Afghanistan: official
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskAt least 35 people were killed and 230 injured on Monday after heavy rain in eastern Afghanistan, a local official said. “On Monday evening, stormy rains killed 35 people and…
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US denies funding, supporting Afghanistan’s Taliban-administered regime
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe United States has denied providing financial assistance or any kind of support to Afghanistan’s Taliban-led regime. “I have made clear in previous briefings, we do not provide any funding…
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The Taliban government in Afghanistan indicated Wednesday that it would consider releasing two U.S. prisoners in exchange for Afghans held in the United States. Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief Taliban spokesman,…