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Afghanistan: Millions of Afghans internally displaced amid growing humanitarian crisis
World | Nov 03, 2021, 08:06 AM ISTThe regime change has severely affected the private sector as a large majority of local enterprises and international organizations remain closed since the Taliban's takeover.
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United States announces USD 144 million in humanitarian aid for people of Afghanistan
World | Oct 29, 2021, 06:50 AM IST"This funding provides support directly to some of the oevr 18 mn vulnerable Afghans in need in the region, including Afghan refugees in neighbouring countries," Tony Blinken said.
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India is concerned about situation in Afghanistan: Pentagon
World | Oct 28, 2021, 06:45 AM ISTResponding to another question from Senator Jack Reed, Kahl said Pakistan is a challenging actor, but it does not want Afghanistan to be a safe haven for terrorist attacks or external attacks.
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US vows to pay relatives of Afghans killed in drone strike
World | Oct 16, 2021, 06:16 PM ISTOn Aug. 29, a U.S. Hellfire missile struck a car driven by Zemerai Ahmadi, who had just pulled into the driveway of the Ahmadi family compound. In all, 10 members of the family, including seven children, were killed in the strike.
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Imran Khan announces special cell to address Afghanistan-related matters in Pakistan
World | Oct 09, 2021, 08:03 PM ISTThe decision came after Khan held a discussion with the National Security Committee to discuss several security issues in view of the ongoing situation in Afghanistan.
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US resumes Afghan refugee flights after measles shots
World | Oct 05, 2021, 06:55 AM ISTThere are about 53,000 Afghans currently staying at eight US military bases receiving medical care and other assistance before they settle around the US.
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Afghan aid operations expand, but most people still hungry: United Nations
World | Sep 24, 2021, 03:03 PM IST"The UN Humanitarian Air Service is operating flights, almost daily, to different provinces and including to Kabul," said Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secy-General Antonio Guterres.
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Fuel prices hike in Kabul due to overcharging, residents complain
World | Sep 19, 2021, 02:01 PM ISTGas prices have risen by 15 Afs per kilo and petrol prices have risen by four Afs in the last week, reports TOLO news.
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Fearful US residents in Afghanistan hiding out from Taliban
World | Sep 19, 2021, 09:15 AM ISTThrough messages, emails and phone conversations with loved ones and rescue groups, AP has pieced together what day-to-day life has been like for some of those left behind after US military’s chaotic withdrawal.
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Afghanistan only nation on earth to bar half its population from secondary education
Education | Sep 18, 2021, 01:24 PM ISTTaliban have effectively banned girls from secondary education in Afghanistan, by ordering high schools to reopen only for boys.
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Afghan central bank urges people to use local currency
World | Sep 18, 2021, 11:14 AM ISTThe announcement came amid the growing use of foreign currencies in some Afghan provinces, including US dollar, Iran's rial and Pakistani rupee.
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Afghanistan on verge of economic collapse as cash crisis continues
World | Sep 17, 2021, 02:02 PM ISTBesides this, the US stopped USD 9.4 bn in reserves to the country's central bank, The New York Post reported. Moreover, IMF, World Bank have also stoped loans, and Financial Action Task Force warned its 39 member nations to block Taliban assets.
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International Monetary Fund suspends its engagement with Afghanistan
World | Sep 17, 2021, 08:27 AM ISTIMF said it was deeply concerned with economic conditions in Afghanistan, urging the international community to take urgent steps to stall a "looming humanitarian crisis" in the country.
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Film on Afghan rescue crisis titled 'Garud' announced
Entertainment | Sep 15, 2021, 11:49 PM ISTFilm based on real incidents of the Afghan rescue crisis titled 'Garud' was announced. Producer Ajay Kapoor has joined hands with Subhash Kale for the film.
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736 Afghans recorded for new registration in India from August 1 to September 11: UNHCR
India | Sep 15, 2021, 01:32 PM ISTThe UN refugee agency said it's in constant dialogue with govt on matters pertaining to Afghan nationals, including issuance and extensions of visa, assistance, and solutions.
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Afghans oppose Pakistan as it tries to impose its own currency
India | Sep 12, 2021, 02:39 PM ISTThe report said that Tareen made the statements after International Monetary Fund and World Bank suspended payments to Afghanistan.
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IN PICS: United States gives 1st public look inside base housing Afghans
World | Sep 11, 2021, 12:35 PM ISTThe Joe Biden administration on Friday provided 1st public look inside a US military base where Afghans airlifted out of Afghanistan are being screened, amid questions about how the govt is caring for the refugees and vetting them.
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Pakistan hopes Taliban-led Afghan government would bring 'peace'; work towards humanitarian needs
World | Sep 11, 2021, 07:02 AM ISTPakistan was closely following the evolving situation in Afghanistan, including formation of new political set-up to address the requirement of a governance structure to meet the urgent needs of Afghanistan, Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmed said.
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Measles cases halt US-bound flights of Afghan evacuees
World | Sep 11, 2021, 06:46 AM ISTWhite House press secretary Jen Psaki said the halt stemmed from discovery of measles among four Afghans who had arrived in the United States.
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Need to allow money to flow into Afghanistan: UN envoy Deborah Lyons
World | Sep 10, 2021, 07:21 AM ISTAssets and donor funds worth billions of dollars have been frozen by members of the international community. The understandable purpose is to deny these funds to the de facto Taliban administration, Xinhua news agency reported.