Afghanistan

Country Afghanistan
Capital Kabul
Continent Asia(South Asia)
Currency Afghani(AFN)
Languages Pashto & Dari

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Introduction

Ahmad Shah DURRANI unified the Pashtun tribes and founded Afghanistan in 1747. The country served as a buffer between the British and Russian Empires until it won independence from notional British control in 1919. A brief experiment in democracy ended in a 1973 coup and a 1978 Communist counter-coup. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979 to support the tottering Afghan Communist regime, touching off a long and destructive war. The USSR withdrew in 1989 under relentless pressure by internationally supported anti-Communist mujahedin rebels. A series of subsequent civil wars saw Kabul finally fall in 1996 to the Taliban, a hardline Pakistani-sponsored movement that emerged in 1994 to end the country's civil war and anarchy. Following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., a U.S., Allied, and anti-Taliban Northern Alliance military action toppled the Taliban for sheltering Osama BIN LADIN. The UN-sponsored Bonn Conference in 2001 established a process for political reconstruction that included the adoption of a new constitution, a presidential election in 2004, and National Assembly elections in 2005. In December 2004, Hamid KARZAI became the first democratically elected president of Afghanistan and the National Assembly was inaugurated the following December. Karzai was re-elected in November 2009 for a second term. Despite gains toward building a stable central government, a resurgent Taliban and continuing provincial instability - particularly in the south and the east - remain serious challenges for the Afghan Government.

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Afghanistan - Wikipedia
Afghanistan - CIA World Fact Book
Afghanistan - BBC
Afghanistan - National Geographic
Afghanistan - Timeline - BBC

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US weapons left in Afghanistan sold to militant groups, sources tell BBC - BBCUS weapons left in Afghanistan sold to militant groups, sources tell BBC  BBC

Half a million US weapons left in Afghanistan sold to militant groups affiliated with al-Qaeda: Report - FirstpostHalf a million US weapons left in Afghanistan sold to militant groups affiliated with al-Qaeda: Report  Firstpost

From Afghanistan to Black Market: The Trail of Lost US Weapons - Greater KashmirFrom Afghanistan to Black Market: The Trail of Lost US Weapons  Greater Kashmir

5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K, Delhi-NCR - Hindustan Times
  1. 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K, Delhi-NCR  Hindustan Times
  2. Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.8 Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In J&K- News18  News18
  3. 5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan border, tremors felt in Kashmir, Delhi-NCR  India Today


Pakistan, Afghanistan agree not to allow terror attacks from their territories against each other - Deccan HeraldPakistan, Afghanistan agree not to allow terror attacks from their territories against each other  Deccan Herald

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree not to allow terror from their soil against each other - Hindustan TimesPakistan, Afghanistan agree not to allow terror from their soil against each other  Hindustan Times

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to prevent terrorist attacks across borders - The TribunePakistan, Afghanistan agree to prevent terrorist attacks across borders  The Tribune

New Game in Afghanistan: Trump 2.0 signals pragmatic shift on Taliban - FirstpostNew Game in Afghanistan: Trump 2.0 signals pragmatic shift on Taliban  Firstpost

Afghanistan win Asia Qualifier to clinch U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup berth - ICCAfghanistan win Asia Qualifier to clinch U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup berth  ICC

Russia’s top court lifts ‘terror group’ designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban - The HinduRussia’s top court lifts ‘terror group’ designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban  The Hindu

Russia Lifts Ban on Taliban, Easing Path for Ties with Afghanistan - Deccan HeraldRussia Lifts Ban on Taliban, Easing Path for Ties with Afghanistan  Deccan Herald

Russia’s Supreme Court suspends ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban - Al JazeeraRussia’s Supreme Court suspends ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban  Al Jazeera

Delhi Police, Crime Branch dismantle cross-border drug syndicate operating between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India - WionDelhi Police, Crime Branch dismantle cross-border drug syndicate operating between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India  Wion

Afghanistan: Girls driven to low-paid carpet weaving after school ban - BBCAfghanistan: Girls driven to low-paid carpet weaving after school ban  BBC

Pakistan accelerates deportation of Afghans: UN - Al JazeeraPakistan accelerates deportation of Afghans: UN  Al Jazeera

Women in Afghanistan: Spend a day with those living under Taliban rule - BBCWomen in Afghanistan: Spend a day with those living under Taliban rule  BBC

Pakistan, Afghanistan vow to prevent terror attacks from their territories - Business StandardPakistan, Afghanistan vow to prevent terror attacks from their territories  Business Standard

Islamists from Syria in Afghanistan raises alarm bells in region and India - The Economic TimesIslamists from Syria in Afghanistan raises alarm bells in region and India  The Economic Times

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Afghanistan - The HinduMagnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Afghanistan  The Hindu

Delhi Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Syndicate Linked to Afghanistan, Pakistan - - NEWS ON AIRDelhi Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Syndicate Linked to Afghanistan, Pakistan -  NEWS ON AIR

Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan - NDTVMagnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan  NDTV

Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude jolts Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan - Times of IndiaEarthquake of 5.9 magnitude jolts Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan  Times of India

Afghanistan clinch 2026 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup berth - Nagaland PostAfghanistan clinch 2026 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup berth  Nagaland Post

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree not to allow their soil to be used for terror attacks against each other - FirstpostPakistan, Afghanistan agree not to allow their soil to be used for terror attacks against each other  Firstpost

Earthquake today: 5.8 magnitude tremors strike Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, J&K, Delhi affected - MintEarthquake today: 5.8 magnitude tremors strike Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, J&K, Delhi affected  Mint

No need for Western laws, democracy dead in Afghanistan: Taliban leader - India TodayNo need for Western laws, democracy dead in Afghanistan: Taliban leader  India Today

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi - Hindustan TimesEarthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi  Hindustan Times

Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans - BBCPakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans  BBC

5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan - Times of India5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan  Times of India

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan border - The HinduEarthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan border  The Hindu

The Tuesday Interview | ‘US betrayed us, Afghanistan under Taliban worse than what India would’ve been under Aurangzeb in 2025’ - Deccan HeraldThe Tuesday Interview | ‘US betrayed us, Afghanistan under Taliban worse than what India would’ve been under Aurangzeb in 2025’  Deccan Herald

J&K shakes after moderate quake hits Afghanistan, no reports of casualties - CNBC TV18J&K shakes after moderate quake hits Afghanistan, no reports of casualties  CNBC TV18

Earthquake Today: J&K, Parts Of North India Feel Shocks From Afghanistan Quake - MSNEarthquake Today: J&K, Parts Of North India Feel Shocks From Afghanistan Quake  MSN

Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.8 Strikes Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In Delhi-NCR, J&K - NDTVEarthquake Of Magnitude 5.8 Strikes Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In Delhi-NCR, J&K  NDTV

Afghanistan ready for repatriation of its citizens residing in Pakistan: Afghan diplomat - The HinduAfghanistan ready for repatriation of its citizens residing in Pakistan: Afghan diplomat  The Hindu

Ministers from Pakistan, Afghanistan discuss security, trade cooperation, border management - Arab NewsMinisters from Pakistan, Afghanistan discuss security, trade cooperation, border management  Arab News

5.7-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA5.7-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan  UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR - India TodayMagnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR  India Today

Afghanistan country profile - BBCAfghanistan country profile  BBC

4.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan - Hindustan Times4.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan  Hindustan Times

Moderate quake with epicentre in Afghanistan shakes J&K, no reports of casualties - StatetimesModerate quake with epicentre in Afghanistan shakes J&K, no reports of casualties  Statetimes

Pakistani Deputy PM Ishaq Dar meets top Taliban leaders during visit to Afghanistan, discusses 'terrorism' - Northeast HeraldPakistani Deputy PM Ishaq Dar meets top Taliban leaders during visit to Afghanistan, discusses 'terrorism'  Northeast Herald

5.8-magnitude quake in Afghanistan shakes J-K, no casualties reported - Business Standard5.8-magnitude quake in Afghanistan shakes J-K, no casualties reported  Business Standard

Mild tremors felt in Delhi-NCR after 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan - The StatesmanMild tremors felt in Delhi-NCR after 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan  The Statesman

Afghanistan secures spot at 2026 U-19 Cricket World Cup - Amu TVAfghanistan secures spot at 2026 U-19 Cricket World Cup  Amu TV

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, tremors felt across Pakistan - The Economic TimesEarthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, tremors felt across Pakistan  The Economic Times

Voices of Afghanistan Interview Series: 'If we don't defend our rights, this could continue for generations to come. We won't let it - JURIST Legal NewsVoices of Afghanistan Interview Series: 'If we don't defend our rights, this could continue for generations to come. We won't let it  JURIST Legal News

Earthquake tremors jolt Delhi-NCR, Kashmir as 5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border - Business TodayEarthquake tremors jolt Delhi-NCR, Kashmir as 5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border  Business Today

Tremors jolt Kashmir as 5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan - UNITED NEWS OF INDIATremors jolt Kashmir as 5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan  UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

The ‘Great Abandonment’ of Afghanistan - The HinduThe ‘Great Abandonment’ of Afghanistan  The Hindu

5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan; Tremors felt across Kashmir - Rising Kashmir5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan; Tremors felt across Kashmir  Rising Kashmir

Afghanistan-Tajikistan border hit by earthquake of 5.9 magnitude, tremors felt in Kashmir: GFZ - India TV NewsAfghanistan-Tajikistan border hit by earthquake of 5.9 magnitude, tremors felt in Kashmir: GFZ  India TV News

In one of Afghanistan’s driest and poorest provinces, climate change is making farming unviable - Down To EarthIn one of Afghanistan’s driest and poorest provinces, climate change is making farming unviable  Down To Earth

Earthquake today: Tremors felt in Jammu, Srinagar, Punjab, Pakistan as magnitude 5.8 quake strikes Afghanistan - Hindustan TimesEarthquake today: Tremors felt in Jammu, Srinagar, Punjab, Pakistan as magnitude 5.8 quake strikes Afghanistan  Hindustan Times

Earthquake today: 5.8 magnitude tremors strike Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region - MintEarthquake today: 5.8 magnitude tremors strike Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region  Mint

5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR - MSN5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR  MSN

Banned by the Taliban, this is how Afghanistan’s women cricketers got back on world stage - The Sydney Morning HeraldBanned by the Taliban, this is how Afghanistan’s women cricketers got back on world stage  The Sydney Morning Herald

Why Delhi Felt Tremors When an Earthquake Struck Afghanistan? - Times NowWhy Delhi Felt Tremors When an Earthquake Struck Afghanistan?  Times Now

Earthquake Today: 5.9 magnitude quake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K - Zee BusinessEarthquake Today: 5.9 magnitude quake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K  Zee Business

Moderate Quake With Epicentre In Afghanistan Shakes J&K, No Reports Of Casualties - Kashmir ObserverModerate Quake With Epicentre In Afghanistan Shakes J&K, No Reports Of Casualties  Kashmir Observer

Moderate earthquake shakes parts of Afghanistan, India - Amu TVModerate earthquake shakes parts of Afghanistan, India  Amu TV

Banned from education: A review of the right to education in Afghanistan - UNESCOBanned from education: A review of the right to education in Afghanistan  UNESCO

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR - India TV NewsEarthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR  India TV News

Strong 5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, J&K - Mathrubhumi EnglishStrong 5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, J&K  Mathrubhumi English

5.8 magnitude quake in Afghanistan triggers tremors across Delhi NCR, J&K and Pakistan - Moneycontrol5.8 magnitude quake in Afghanistan triggers tremors across Delhi NCR, J&K and Pakistan  Moneycontrol

Moderate earthquake with epicentre in Afghanistan shakes J-K, no reports of casualties - The Indian ExpressModerate earthquake with epicentre in Afghanistan shakes J-K, no reports of casualties  The Indian Express

ICC will not cut funding to Afghanistan Cricket Board - BBCICC will not cut funding to Afghanistan Cricket Board  BBC

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR - The Economic TimesMagnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR  The Economic Times

Pakistan and Afghanistan discuss security, trade and deportation issues during Dar's Kabul visit - Sakshi PostPakistan and Afghanistan discuss security, trade and deportation issues during Dar's Kabul visit  Sakshi Post

Strong 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake In Afghanistan; Tremors Felt In Delhi-NCR, J&K - MSNStrong 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake In Afghanistan; Tremors Felt In Delhi-NCR, J&K  MSN

Moderate earthquake with epicentre in Afghanistan shakes J&K, no casualties - The Kashmir HorizonModerate earthquake with epicentre in Afghanistan shakes J&K, no casualties  The Kashmir Horizon

BCCI, ECB, CA to help fund ICC's plan to support Afghan women cricketers - ESPNcricinfoBCCI, ECB, CA to help fund ICC's plan to support Afghan women cricketers  ESPNcricinfo

Rain delays crucial under-19 World Cup qualifier between Afghanistan and Nepal - Amu TVRain delays crucial under-19 World Cup qualifier between Afghanistan and Nepal  Amu TV

5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Kashmir - Greater Kashmir5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Kashmir  Greater Kashmir

Tremors felt in J&K after earthquake strikes Afghanistan - munsifdaily.comTremors felt in J&K after earthquake strikes Afghanistan  munsifdaily.com

Who is Faye Hall, US citizen released by Taliban in Afghanistan? - Hindustan TimesWho is Faye Hall, US citizen released by Taliban in Afghanistan?  Hindustan Times

Reduction in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan forces major cuts, NRC says - Amu TVReduction in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan forces major cuts, NRC says  Amu TV

5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K, Delhi-NCR - pragativadi.com5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K, Delhi-NCR  pragativadi.com

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan; No Immediate Damage Reported - HW News English5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan; No Immediate Damage Reported  HW News English

Earthquake of 5.8 Magnitude Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In North India and Pakistan - NewsxEarthquake of 5.8 Magnitude Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In North India and Pakistan  Newsx

5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan; tremors felt across Kashmir - Greater Kashmir5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan; tremors felt across Kashmir  Greater Kashmir

Earthquake Today: 5.6 magnitude tremors rock Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush days after 5 quakes jolt 4 Asian countries - MintEarthquake Today: 5.6 magnitude tremors rock Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush days after 5 quakes jolt 4 Asian countries  Mint

South Africa’s MTN transfers Afghanistan operations to M1, rebranded as ATOMA - Amu TVSouth Africa’s MTN transfers Afghanistan operations to M1, rebranded as ATOMA  Amu TV

Moderate earthquake with epicentre in Afghanistan shakes J&K, no casualties - asianewsnetwork.netModerate earthquake with epicentre in Afghanistan shakes J&K, no casualties  asianewsnetwork.net

Tremors Jolt Kashmir As 5.8 Magnitude Quake Hits Afghanistan - The Global KashmirTremors Jolt Kashmir As 5.8 Magnitude Quake Hits Afghanistan  The Global Kashmir

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan: Why Hindu Kush Region Is So Vulnerable - Times Now5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan: Why Hindu Kush Region Is So Vulnerable  Times Now

Earthquake Today: J&K, Parts Of North India Feel Shocks From Afghanistan Quake - Times NowEarthquake Today: J&K, Parts Of North India Feel Shocks From Afghanistan Quake  Times Now

Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.9 Strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border, Tremors Felt In India And Pakistan - OneindiaEarthquake Of Magnitude 5.9 Strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border, Tremors Felt In India And Pakistan  Oneindia

5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K, Delhi-NCR - MSN5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K, Delhi-NCR  MSN

ACB-contracted women cricketers could first benefit from ICC's new initiative - ESPNcricinfoACB-contracted women cricketers could first benefit from ICC's new initiative  ESPNcricinfo

Tremors Rock Kashmir Valley Again 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan - ABP Live EnglishTremors Rock Kashmir Valley Again 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan  ABP Live English

Pakistan, Afghanistan talk security, deportations in Kabul meeting - EFE - Agencia de noticiasPakistan, Afghanistan talk security, deportations in Kabul meeting  EFE - Agencia de noticias

Banned by the Taliban, this is how Afghanistan’s women cricketers got back on world stage - Brisbane TimesBanned by the Taliban, this is how Afghanistan’s women cricketers got back on world stage  Brisbane Times

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in Kashmir, Delhi-NCR - Republic World5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in Kashmir, Delhi-NCR  Republic World

Tremors felt in parts of J&K after 5.8 earthquake hits Afghanistan - The TribuneTremors felt in parts of J&K after 5.8 earthquake hits Afghanistan  The Tribune

5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan - The Indian Express5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan  The Indian Express

Earthquake of 5.8 Magnitude in Afghanistan Jolts Delhi, J&K, Punjab - Deccan ChronicleEarthquake of 5.8 Magnitude in Afghanistan Jolts Delhi, J&K, Punjab  Deccan Chronicle

5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Jammu and Kashmir - India Today NE5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Jammu and Kashmir  India Today NE

Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.8 Hits Afghanistan; Tremors Also felt In Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi-NCR - Free Press JournalEarthquake Of Magnitude 5.8 Hits Afghanistan; Tremors Also felt In Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi-NCR  Free Press Journal

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In India, Pakistan - Times Now5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In India, Pakistan  Times Now

Nepal and Afghanistan vie in Qualifier final for 2026 U19 World Cup berth - The Kathmandu PostNepal and Afghanistan vie in Qualifier final for 2026 U19 World Cup berth  The Kathmandu Post

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 rocks Afghanistan - The TribuneEarthquake of magnitude 5.8 rocks Afghanistan  The Tribune

Tremors felt in parts of J-K after 5.8 earthquake hits Afghanistan - FirstindiaTremors felt in parts of J-K after 5.8 earthquake hits Afghanistan  Firstindia

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Kashmir - Gulistan News Tv5.9 Magnitude Earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Kashmir  Gulistan News Tv

Four men publicly executed in one day in Afghanistan - The HinduFour men publicly executed in one day in Afghanistan  The Hindu

US woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan: Former US envoy - Al JazeeraUS woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan: Former US envoy  Al Jazeera