Afghan Health Minister arrives in Delhi for talks on healthcare cooperation
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, arrived in India on Tuesday for his first official visit aimed at holding discussions to enhance bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector. Extending a warm welcome to the Afghan Health Minister on his arrival, the Ministry of External Affairs( MEA) took […]
Afghan returnees call for Taliban’s support as winter approaches
Kabul, Dec 15 (IANS) Refugees, who have recently returned to Afghanistan and are now residing in designated camps, have urged the Taliban to provide them shelter, employment opportunities and access to necessary supplies as the winter season is approaching. “We ask the Islamic Emirate to pay attention to our situation. We are sick and cannot […]
UN warns 1.7 million children at risk due to severe malnutrition in Afghanistan
Kabul, Dec 11 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has warned that 1.7 million children in Afghanistan are at risk of death due to severe malnutrition and termed the situation as “shocking.” In his remarks during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on Wednesday, Fletcher stated that food insecurity has further […]
Saudi team likely to visit Afghanistan, Pakistan as attempts at mediating truce gain momentum: Report
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has stepped up efforts at mediating a lasting truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan after several rounds of negotiations between the warring neighbours by regional brokers failed to identify the modalities for a ceasefire, said a report. A delegation from Saudi Arabia is expected to visit Afghanistan and Pakistan […]
Saudi Arabia mediated Pak-Afghan truce talk fails in Riyadh: Report
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Amidst renewed efforts by Saudi Arabia to mediate a ceasefire between Kabul and Islamabad, a media organisation reporting on Afghanistan said on Monday that talks between the hostile neighbours in Riyadh has again failed to yield results. “Sources have confirmed to Afghanistan International that a Taliban delegation has travelled to […]
India, Afghanistan resume cargo flights from Kabul to Delhi, Amritsar to boost trade ties
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday announced the initiation of two new air freight corridors connecting Kabul with Delhi and Amritsar to strengthen trade ties between India and Afghanistan. The MEA also said that both countries will appoint Commercial Representatives in their embassies and set up a Joint […]
Asia Cup: Afghanistan opt to bat first against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Sep 9 (IANS) Afghanistan have won the toss and opted to bat first against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup opener at Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan said they would like to chase the total, as the pitch looks good for batting. “We would like to bat first. […]
Asia Cup: Fifties from Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai steer Afghanistan to 188/6 against Hong Kong
Abu Dhabi, Sep 9 (IANS) Half-centuries from Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai guided Afghanistan to 188/6 in 20 overs against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup opener at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Opting to bat first, Afghanistan opener Sediqullah Atal started the team’s campaign with a boundary on the first ball of […]
