Tag: Afghanistan

UN calls on Taliban to drop restrictions on women

- Associated Press -

The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday decried increasing restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan, urging the country's Taliban rulers to reverse them immediately. The Security Council "reiterated its deep concern of the suspension of schools beyond the sixth grade, and its call for the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women

Massive umpiring blunder highlighted in Aus -Afg clash

- Associated Press -

The T20 World Cup in Australia has narrowed the battle for the semi-final spot in Group 1 of the Super 12 stage down to net run rate (NRR). With rain affecting the earlier stage of the tournament which resulted in washing out crucial matches, subsequent results in the group has

Sri Lanka knock Afghanistan out of T20 WC race with 6-wicket win

- Times Report -

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga (3-13) led Sri Lanka's disciplined bowling as the Asia champions restricted Afghanistan to a modest 144-8 in the Group 1 contest at Gabba. Sri Lanka knocked Afghanistan out of the semi-final race at the T20 World Cup with a six-wicket victory in Brisbane on Tuesday, boosting their own

UN report details Taliban abuses in Afghanistan

- John Sifton, IPS -

This week, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, released his first report. It is a catalog of abuses under Taliban rule since August 2021 and their devastating impact on Afghans. The report also highlights the devastating humanitarian impact of the country’s economic crisis, caused in

The world must not wash its hands of Afghanistan

- Mohammad Sadiq Sohail -

A year after the fall of Kabul and the end of the US military mission in Afghanistan, the country remains a place of misery. No foreign government has recognized the Taliban as the legitimate government, and much of the modern economy has collapsed. The new rulers have not kept earlier

Tigers out to conquer Afghanistan in Asia Cup opener

- Times Report -

Bangladesh vowed to make a winning start to their T20 Asia Cup journey when they take on Afghanistan in their opening game at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium today. The match which starts at 8 pm as per Bangladesh Time will be aired live on Bangladesh Television (BTV), T Sports and Nagorik

Afghanistan: What Went Wrong?

- Saber Azam -

After the horrendous tragedies of 9/11 in the year 2001, the US intervened in Afghanistan. Promising statements such as “we are going to smoke them [Al-Qaeda and their Taliban protectors] out” and “we are after ending terrorism” received warm receptions. Even the West’s main adversaries, the Russian Federation and the People’s

Taliban mark turbulent first year in power

- Times Report -

The Taliban marked the first anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan with a national holiday Monday, following a turbulent year that saw women's rights crushed and a humanitarian crisis worsen. Exactly a year ago, the hardline Islamists captured Kabul after their nationwide lightning offensive against government forces ended 20