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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Between Jihad and Geopolitics: Syria and Afghanistan’s Fragile Balancing Acts - orfonline.orgBetween Jihad and Geopolitics: Syria and Afghanistan’s Fragile Balancing Acts  orfonline.org

79 Killed As Bus Crashes Into Truck, Sparks Huge Fire In Afghanistan - NDTV
  1. 79 Killed As Bus Crashes Into Truck, Sparks Huge Fire In Afghanistan  NDTV
  2. Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 79, including 19 children  Al Jazeera
  3. Afghanistan Tragedy Road Accident: 79 Killed in Herat Bus Collision  Deccan Herald


China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to strengthen trilateral exchanges - Deccan Herald
  1. China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to strengthen trilateral exchanges  Deccan Herald
  2. Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again?  Al Jazeera
  3. China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Corridor: Route Map And How Close Does It Pass To India?  News18


Road Accident Injures 24 In Northern Afghanistan - Zee NewsRoad Accident Injures 24 In Northern Afghanistan  Zee News

Afghanistan: Kandahar officials destroy over 13,000 kg of seized narcotics - Tribune IndiaAfghanistan: Kandahar officials destroy over 13,000 kg of seized narcotics  Tribune India

Chilling with ‘Taliban bros’: How influencers promoting Afghanistan tourism is dangerous - FirstpostChilling with ‘Taliban bros’: How influencers promoting Afghanistan tourism is dangerous  Firstpost

The world is learning to live with the Taliban - The EconomistThe world is learning to live with the Taliban  The Economist

Taliban marks Afghanistan independence anniversary with military display - Al JazeeraTaliban marks Afghanistan independence anniversary with military display  Al Jazeera

Instagram vs Reality: How travel influencers are selling Afghanistan’s beauty while Taliban erases women... - MoneycontrolInstagram vs Reality: How travel influencers are selling Afghanistan’s beauty while Taliban erases women...  Moneycontrol

Four years on, here’s what total exclusion of women in Afghanistan looks like - UN NewsFour years on, here’s what total exclusion of women in Afghanistan looks like  UN News

Afghanistan, China and Pakistan Agree to Extend CPEC, Boost Trilateral Cooperation in Kabul Dialogue - NewsonairAfghanistan, China and Pakistan Agree to Extend CPEC, Boost Trilateral Cooperation in Kabul Dialogue  Newsonair

Afghanistan’s water push: Kabul seeks control of rivers; Taliban’s canal projects raise alarms as neighbo - The Times of IndiaAfghanistan’s water push: Kabul seeks control of rivers; Taliban’s canal projects raise alarms as neighbo  The Times of India

Afghanistan: Dozens of deportees from Iran killed in bus crash - BBCAfghanistan: Dozens of deportees from Iran killed in bus crash  BBC

Four Years of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan: A Stocktaking - orfonline.orgFour Years of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan: A Stocktaking  orfonline.org

Afghanistan bus crash kills 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children - The HinduAfghanistan bus crash kills 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children  The Hindu

Afghanistan: Kandahar officials destroy over 13,000 kg of seized narcotics - The News MillAfghanistan: Kandahar officials destroy over 13,000 kg of seized narcotics  The News Mill

At least 78 people killed as bus collides with fuel truck in western Afghanistan - The GuardianAt least 78 people killed as bus collides with fuel truck in western Afghanistan  The Guardian

Road accident injures 24 in Northern Afghanistan - deshsewak.orgRoad accident injures 24 in Northern Afghanistan  deshsewak.org

Over 50 Killed In Bus Collision In Western Afghanistan: Cops - NDTVOver 50 Killed In Bus Collision In Western Afghanistan: Cops  NDTV

China calls for enhancing exchanges, security with Pakistan, Afghanistan - ReutersChina calls for enhancing exchanges, security with Pakistan, Afghanistan  Reuters

How Rashid Khan became Afghanistan's king of spin - Red BullHow Rashid Khan became Afghanistan's king of spin  Red Bull

Will the Next China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Meeting Be a Win for All Sides? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWill the Next China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Meeting Be a Win for All Sides?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

China FM in Afghanistan, offers to deepen cooperation with Taliban rulers - Al JazeeraChina FM in Afghanistan, offers to deepen cooperation with Taliban rulers  Al Jazeera

Afghanistan: Women trapped in the mental health system - BBCAfghanistan: Women trapped in the mental health system  BBC

China, Afghanistan hold talks on mining, Belt and Road participation - ReutersChina, Afghanistan hold talks on mining, Belt and Road participation  Reuters

Afghanistan bus accident: 76 killed, including 17 children, after vehicle collides with truck, motorcycle - The Times of IndiaAfghanistan bus accident: 76 killed, including 17 children, after vehicle collides with truck, motorcycle  The Times of India

Joao Silva’s Journey Back to Afghanistan - The New York TimesJoao Silva’s Journey Back to Afghanistan  The New York Times

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan hold high-level meeting in Kabul to boost cooperation - AP NewsPakistan, China and Afghanistan hold high-level meeting in Kabul to boost cooperation  AP News

China Dangles Belt And Road Investment To Mend Taliban-Pakistan Ties - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyChina Dangles Belt And Road Investment To Mend Taliban-Pakistan Ties  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Young documentary filmmaker describes his trip to Afghanistan - WAMCYoung documentary filmmaker describes his trip to Afghanistan  WAMC

Afghanistan: Ten facts about the world’s most severe women’s rights crisis - UN WomenAfghanistan: Ten facts about the world’s most severe women’s rights crisis  UN Women

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to extend CPEC to Kabul - The Times of IndiaPakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to extend CPEC to Kabul  The Times of India

Bus crash in Afghanistan kills 79 people returning from Iran - AP NewsBus crash in Afghanistan kills 79 people returning from Iran  AP News

FAQs: What it’s like to be a woman in Afghanistan in 2025 - UN WomenFAQs: What it’s like to be a woman in Afghanistan in 2025  UN Women

12 Killed, Four Injured As Tractor Slides Into Water In Southern Afghanistan - Ommcom News12 Killed, Four Injured As Tractor Slides Into Water In Southern Afghanistan  Ommcom News

Men celebrate fourth anniversary of Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan - The GuardianMen celebrate fourth anniversary of Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan  The Guardian

Afghanistan, Pakistan and China vow stronger cooperation against terror groups at trilateral meeting - Tribune IndiaAfghanistan, Pakistan and China vow stronger cooperation against terror groups at trilateral meeting  Tribune India

China's Wang Yi holds talks with Afghanistan, Pakistan: Should this worry India? - India Today - India TodayChina's Wang Yi holds talks with Afghanistan, Pakistan: Should this worry India? - India Today  India Today

Afghanistan Situation: Afghan Returns from Iran and Pakistan Emergency Update #6 - ReliefWebAfghanistan Situation: Afghan Returns from Iran and Pakistan Emergency Update #6  ReliefWeb

Chinese Foreign Minister visits Afghanistan for 3-way talks involving Pakistan - South China Morning PostChinese Foreign Minister visits Afghanistan for 3-way talks involving Pakistan  South China Morning Post

79 killed as bus carrying migrants crashes, catches fire in Afghanistan - India Today79 killed as bus carrying migrants crashes, catches fire in Afghanistan  India Today

Bus collision in western Afghanistan kills at least 78 people – video - The GuardianBus collision in western Afghanistan kills at least 78 people – video  The Guardian

China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to strengthen trilateral exchanges - AL-MonitorChina calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to strengthen trilateral exchanges  AL-Monitor

CPEC 2.0: Post India dialogue, China pushes for economic corridor with Pakistan, Afghanistan - The Times of IndiaCPEC 2.0: Post India dialogue, China pushes for economic corridor with Pakistan, Afghanistan  The Times of India

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesEarthquake of magnitude 5.2 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan’s Engagement: Considering Economic Prospects and Security Constraints - SpecialEurasiaChina, Afghanistan, and Pakistan’s Engagement: Considering Economic Prospects and Security Constraints  SpecialEurasia

12 Killed, Four Injured as Tractor Overturns in Southern Afghanistan - KabulNow12 Killed, Four Injured as Tractor Overturns in Southern Afghanistan  KabulNow

Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Sign Contracts for Four Energy Projects Worth $243 Million - The Astana TimesAfghanistan, Uzbekistan Sign Contracts for Four Energy Projects Worth $243 Million  The Astana Times

China, Pakistan and Afghanistan... what is the 'dangerous plan' of Xi Jinping behind this 'friendship' - India.ComChina, Pakistan and Afghanistan... what is the 'dangerous plan' of Xi Jinping behind this 'friendship'  India.Com

What China's double dance with CPEC 2.0 amid India outreach reveals - India TodayWhat China's double dance with CPEC 2.0 amid India outreach reveals  India Today

China Urges Pakistan, Afghanistan To Deepen Security And Development Ties - BW BusinessworldChina Urges Pakistan, Afghanistan To Deepen Security And Development Ties  BW Businessworld

India to do whatever is necessary to build ties with Afghanistan: officials - The HinduIndia to do whatever is necessary to build ties with Afghanistan: officials  The Hindu

Bus crash in Afghanistan kills dozens of migrants returning from Iran - Euronews.comBus crash in Afghanistan kills dozens of migrants returning from Iran  Euronews.com

Pak foreign minister claims ‘increase in terrorist attacks’ from Afghanistan - Daily ExcelsiorPak foreign minister claims ‘increase in terrorist attacks’ from Afghanistan  Daily Excelsior

Video: US warns against it, but influencers are flocking here - CNNVideo: US warns against it, but influencers are flocking here  CNN

China's Wang Yi holds trilateral talks with Afghanistan, Pakistan after India visit - India TodayChina's Wang Yi holds trilateral talks with Afghanistan, Pakistan after India visit  India Today

Unwinnable Peace: Untold Stories of Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan, by Tim Martin, Tidewater Press, 2024 - opencanada.orgUnwinnable Peace: Untold Stories of Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan, by Tim Martin, Tidewater Press, 2024  opencanada.org

79 Dead, Including 17 Children, In Afghanistan Road Accident - Zee News79 Dead, Including 17 Children, In Afghanistan Road Accident  Zee News

Afghanistan, China, Pakistan hold 6th meeting of foreign ministers in Kabul - Tribune IndiaAfghanistan, China, Pakistan hold 6th meeting of foreign ministers in Kabul  Tribune India

Taliban Reject UN, Pakistan Fears That Afghan Soil Harbours Terrorists - ????????? ??????????Taliban Reject UN, Pakistan Fears That Afghan Soil Harbours Terrorists  ????????? ??????????

Afghanistan begins its fifth year of Taliban rule; here are important things to know - The HinduAfghanistan begins its fifth year of Taliban rule; here are important things to know  The Hindu

Pakistan tells UNSC that terrorism from Afghanistan poses ‘grave and immediate’ threat - Amu TVPakistan tells UNSC that terrorism from Afghanistan poses ‘grave and immediate’ threat  Amu TV

'I Am Alive, but I Am Not Living': Four Years After the Taliban’s Return, Afghan Women Judges Go Deeper Underground - Ms. Magazine'I Am Alive, but I Am Not Living': Four Years After the Taliban’s Return, Afghan Women Judges Go Deeper Underground  Ms. Magazine

State of women’s rights in Afghanistan - UN WomenState of women’s rights in Afghanistan  UN Women

‘They do not teach us what we need’: Inside the expansion of religious schools for girls across Afghanistan - CNN‘They do not teach us what we need’: Inside the expansion of religious schools for girls across Afghanistan  CNN

"Welcome To Afghanistan": Video Invites US Tourists With Hostage Scene - NDTV"Welcome To Afghanistan": Video Invites US Tourists With Hostage Scene  NDTV

Afghanistan Says China Seeks its Participation in Belt and Road Initiative - Bloomberg.comAfghanistan Says China Seeks its Participation in Belt and Road Initiative  Bloomberg.com

China-Afghanistan-Pakistan foreign ministers' dialogue held in Kabul - XinhuaChina-Afghanistan-Pakistan foreign ministers' dialogue held in Kabul  Xinhua

India abstains from UNGA resolution on Afghanistan, calls for coordinated global efforts against terrorism - NewsonairIndia abstains from UNGA resolution on Afghanistan, calls for coordinated global efforts against terrorism  Newsonair

76 killed in major highway crash in Afghanistan, 17 children among victims - Tribune India76 killed in major highway crash in Afghanistan, 17 children among victims  Tribune India

‘I’m Afraid:’ What U.S. Aid Cuts Mean for the Women of Afghanistan - Time Magazine‘I’m Afraid:’ What U.S. Aid Cuts Mean for the Women of Afghanistan  Time Magazine

How can China, Afghanistan, Pakistan walk the path of ‘cooperative, common security’? - Global TimesHow can China, Afghanistan, Pakistan walk the path of ‘cooperative, common security’?  Global Times

Women and girls in Afghanistan see no hope for the future - dw.comWomen and girls in Afghanistan see no hope for the future  dw.com

Afghanistan’s Economy: A Contradiction of Claims and Reality - ShiaWavesAfghanistan’s Economy: A Contradiction of Claims and Reality  ShiaWaves

The story of a girl sold into marriage with a Taliban leader - AeonThe story of a girl sold into marriage with a Taliban leader  Aeon

China's Wang Yi holds talks with Afghanistan, Pakistan: Should this worry India? - MSNChina's Wang Yi holds talks with Afghanistan, Pakistan: Should this worry India?  MSN

withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan - Britannicawithdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan  Britannica

Taliban reject UNSC concerns over terrorists’ presence in Afghanistan - Amu TVTaliban reject UNSC concerns over terrorists’ presence in Afghanistan  Amu TV

'The power of community at its best is loving our neighbor': One family's journey toward safety - Deseret News'The power of community at its best is loving our neighbor': One family's journey toward safety  Deseret News

‘Dialogue, law and security,’ China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to strengthen trilateral exchanges - ThePrint‘Dialogue, law and security,’ China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to strengthen trilateral exchanges  ThePrint

China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to strengthen trilateral exchanges - TradingViewChina calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to strengthen trilateral exchanges  TradingView

EU to provide €161 million in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan in 2025 - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsEU to provide €161 million in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan in 2025  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Gender Index 2024: Afghanistan - UN WomenGender Index 2024: Afghanistan  UN Women

76 killed in major highway crash in Afghanistan, 17 children among victims - Public TV English76 killed in major highway crash in Afghanistan, 17 children among victims  Public TV English

Press briefing by UN Women, four years since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan - UN WomenPress briefing by UN Women, four years since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan  UN Women

China ready to expand ties across a range of fields with Afghanistan - China Daily - Global EditionChina ready to expand ties across a range of fields with Afghanistan  China Daily - Global Edition

Afghanistan: China wants to enter the mining industry - Table.MediaAfghanistan: China wants to enter the mining industry  Table.Media

China foreign minister visits Afghanistan - ReutersChina foreign minister visits Afghanistan  Reuters

Taliban abuses risk being normalised in Afghanistan, campaigners warn - ????? ??????Taliban abuses risk being normalised in Afghanistan, campaigners warn  ????? ??????

Taliban Denies Terrorist Presence in Afghanistan Amid UN Concerns - KabulNowTaliban Denies Terrorist Presence in Afghanistan Amid UN Concerns  KabulNow

Self-interest as foreign policy - Hindustan TimesSelf-interest as foreign policy  Hindustan Times

China hopes to develop relations with Afghanistan - China Daily - Global EditionChina hopes to develop relations with Afghanistan  China Daily - Global Edition

The Muslim world has been strong on rhetoric, short on action over Gaza and Afghanistan - The ConversationThe Muslim world has been strong on rhetoric, short on action over Gaza and Afghanistan  The Conversation

Four Years of Taliban Rule: Afghanistan’s Descent into Silence - KabulNowFour Years of Taliban Rule: Afghanistan’s Descent into Silence  KabulNow

Tragic bus crash in Afghanistan claims 79 lives - africanews.comTragic bus crash in Afghanistan claims 79 lives  africanews.com

China, Pakistan, Afghanistan meet in Beijing, decide to expand CPEC - The HinduChina, Pakistan, Afghanistan meet in Beijing, decide to expand CPEC  The Hindu

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to extend CPEC to Kabul - Ahmedabad MirrorPakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to extend CPEC to Kabul  Ahmedabad Mirror

World Food Program Warns Of 'Unprecedented' Hunger Crisis In Afghanistan - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyWorld Food Program Warns Of 'Unprecedented' Hunger Crisis In Afghanistan  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

ISIS-K Remains Major Threat In Afghanistan, Region, Says UNSC - ????????? ??????????ISIS-K Remains Major Threat In Afghanistan, Region, Says UNSC  ????????? ??????????

China, Afghanistan, Pakistan vow stronger cooperation - Asia News NetworkChina, Afghanistan, Pakistan vow stronger cooperation  Asia News Network