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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Earthquake of magnitude 5 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region - India TodayEarthquake of magnitude 5 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region  India Today

Seismic Alert Afghanistan: Magnitude 5 Quake Hits Hindu Kush Region - Deccan HeraldSeismic Alert Afghanistan: Magnitude 5 Quake Hits Hindu Kush Region  Deccan Herald

Earthquake of Magnitude 5.5 Hits Afghanistan - Times NowEarthquake of Magnitude 5.5 Hits Afghanistan  Times Now

Viral video: Smugglers ‘slingshot’ opium over Afghanistan-Pakistan border; netizens call it ‘resourceful ingenuity’ - MintViral video: Smugglers ‘slingshot’ opium over Afghanistan-Pakistan border; netizens call it ‘resourceful ingenuity’  Mint

Afghanistan harbours major terror groups despite Talibans Doha pledge, warns SIGAR report - Tribune IndiaAfghanistan harbours major terror groups despite Talibans Doha pledge, warns SIGAR report  Tribune India

Taliban End Chinese Oil Field Contract in Afghanistan - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineTaliban End Chinese Oil Field Contract in Afghanistan  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan set for T20I tri-series showdown - ICC
  1. UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan set for T20I tri-series showdown  ICC
  2. Hosting international cricket in Afghanistan is real possibility: ACB CEO  Cricbuzz.com
  3. Pakistan, Afghanistan and UAE to play T20I tri-series in Sharjah ahead of Asia Cup  ESPNcricinfo


Unrecognized Governments and the ICC Redux: Could Afghanistan Withdraw from the Rome Statute? - EJIL: Talk!Unrecognized Governments and the ICC Redux: Could Afghanistan Withdraw from the Rome Statute?  EJIL: Talk!

The Muslim world has been strong on rhetoric, short on action over Gaza and Afghanistan - The New Indian ExpressThe Muslim world has been strong on rhetoric, short on action over Gaza and Afghanistan  The New Indian Express

Infantino says ‘important step’ taken for Afghan women’s football - Al JazeeraInfantino says ‘important step’ taken for Afghan women’s football  Al Jazeera

Taliban has suppressed Afghan women's rights, says US SIGAR report - Business StandardTaliban has suppressed Afghan women's rights, says US SIGAR report  Business Standard

Tajikistan readies defences along its Afghanistan border - The Economic TimesTajikistan readies defences along its Afghanistan border  The Economic Times

Pakistan and Afghanistan pen UAE T20 tri-series before Asia Cup - Al JazeeraPakistan and Afghanistan pen UAE T20 tri-series before Asia Cup  Al Jazeera

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

Pakistan, Afghanistan, UAE to play T20I tri-series to prepare for Asia Cup - MSNPakistan, Afghanistan, UAE to play T20I tri-series to prepare for Asia Cup  MSN

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush area - The Economic TimesEarthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush area  The Economic Times

India abstains from UN resolution on Afghanistan, flags terror concerns - India TodayIndia abstains from UN resolution on Afghanistan, flags terror concerns  India Today

Taliban stripped Afghan women of rights: US Report | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTaliban stripped Afghan women of rights: US Report | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Pakistan, Afghanistan, UAE to play tri-series in preparation for Asia Cup - complete schedule - The Times of IndiaPakistan, Afghanistan, UAE to play tri-series in preparation for Asia Cup - complete schedule  The Times of India

Afghanistan to face Pakistan, UAE in tri-nation T20 series in Sharjah - Amu TVAfghanistan to face Pakistan, UAE in tri-nation T20 series in Sharjah  Amu TV

Afghanistan - theguardian.comAfghanistan  theguardian.com

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesMagnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

UAE T20I Tri-Series: Full schedule, teams, venues and timings in IST - SportstarUAE T20I Tri-Series: Full schedule, teams, venues and timings in IST  Sportstar

Pakistan to face UAE and Afghanistan in T20I tri-series ahead of Asia Cup, schedule announced - India TV NewsPakistan to face UAE and Afghanistan in T20I tri-series ahead of Asia Cup, schedule announced  India TV News

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

45-year-old Afghan man marries 6-year-old girl; Taliban says ‘let her turn 9 first’ - Moneycontrol45-year-old Afghan man marries 6-year-old girl; Taliban says ‘let her turn 9 first’  Moneycontrol

UAE Set To Host Pakistan, Afghanistan In T20I Tri-Series From August 29 - Cricket.comUAE Set To Host Pakistan, Afghanistan In T20I Tri-Series From August 29  Cricket.com

Afghanistan starts building 40 MW of solar - pv magazine InternationalAfghanistan starts building 40 MW of solar  pv magazine International

Contact form for Afghanistan - homeaffairs.gov.auContact form for Afghanistan  homeaffairs.gov.au

Nearly 3,000 Foreign Nationals Visited Afghanistan In Two Months, Claims Taliban - ????????? ??????????Nearly 3,000 Foreign Nationals Visited Afghanistan In Two Months, Claims Taliban  ????????? ??????????

Final US Report On Afghan Mission Paints Damning Picture - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyFinal US Report On Afghan Mission Paints Damning Picture  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

When Will Afghanistan Host International Matches At Home? ACB CEO Provides Update - Cricket.comWhen Will Afghanistan Host International Matches At Home? ACB CEO Provides Update  Cricket.com

Earthquake of Magnitude 5.5 Hits Afghanistan - MSNEarthquake of Magnitude 5.5 Hits Afghanistan  MSN

Where does the Gulf stand on Russia’s recognition of the Taliban? - Atlantic CouncilWhere does the Gulf stand on Russia’s recognition of the Taliban?  Atlantic Council

The Trump administration claims no one has died due to US aid cuts. Our trip to Afghanistan suggests otherwise - CNNThe Trump administration claims no one has died due to US aid cuts. Our trip to Afghanistan suggests otherwise  CNN

Pakistan Orders Undocumented Afghans To Leave As Deportations Resume - ????????? ??????????Pakistan Orders Undocumented Afghans To Leave As Deportations Resume  ????????? ??????????

'Constant watch on all developments': India slams China-Pakistan-Afghanistan meet, says CPEC expansion 'u - The Times of India'Constant watch on all developments': India slams China-Pakistan-Afghanistan meet, says CPEC expansion 'u  The Times of India

Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE to Play T20I Tri-Series Ahead of Asia Cup - Sports News PortalPakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE to Play T20I Tri-Series Ahead of Asia Cup  Sports News Portal

Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy - Human Rights WatchAfghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy  Human Rights Watch

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

5 coaches Afghanistan should consider to dominate world cricket - CricTracker5 coaches Afghanistan should consider to dominate world cricket  CricTracker

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

Afghanistan: Returns of Afghans creating multi-layered human rights crisis - ohchrAfghanistan: Returns of Afghans creating multi-layered human rights crisis  ohchr

Pakistan, Afghanistan And UAE To Play T20I Tri-Series From August 29 - News18Pakistan, Afghanistan And UAE To Play T20I Tri-Series From August 29  News18

Taliban slams Iran after 1.8M Afghans deported in past 3 months: What to know - AL-MonitorTaliban slams Iran after 1.8M Afghans deported in past 3 months: What to know  AL-Monitor

'Business-like approach unlikely to succeed': India cautions UNGA over Afghanistan; abstains on draft res - The Times of India'Business-like approach unlikely to succeed': India cautions UNGA over Afghanistan; abstains on draft res  The Times of India

During her visit to Afghanistan, Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy underlined the importance of collective action to support the health needs of all Afghanis - emro.who.intDuring her visit to Afghanistan, Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy underlined the importance of collective action to support the health needs of all Afghanis  emro.who.int

Statement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the issuance of arrest warrants in the Situation in Afghanistan - | International Criminal CourtStatement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the issuance of arrest warrants in the Situation in Afghanistan  | International Criminal Court

UAE to host Pakistan, Afghanistan for T20I tri-series - MSNUAE to host Pakistan, Afghanistan for T20I tri-series  MSN

Afghanistan Gripped by Terrorism: SIGAR Reports ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and TTP Operate Freely - 8am.mediaAfghanistan Gripped by Terrorism: SIGAR Reports ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and TTP Operate Freely  8am.media

Russia becomes first country to formally recognise Taliban rule in Afghanistan - The HinduRussia becomes first country to formally recognise Taliban rule in Afghanistan  The Hindu

5 coaches Afghanistan should consider to dominate world cricket - MSN5 coaches Afghanistan should consider to dominate world cricket  MSN

UAE to host Pakistan and Afghanistan in T20I Tri-Series ahead of Asia Cup 2025 - CricTrackerUAE to host Pakistan and Afghanistan in T20I Tri-Series ahead of Asia Cup 2025  CricTracker

Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government - Al JazeeraRussia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government  Al Jazeera

Pakistan, Afghanistan and UAE to play T20I tri-series ahead of Asia Cup 2025 - WIONPakistan, Afghanistan and UAE to play T20I tri-series ahead of Asia Cup 2025  WION

UN Report Warns of Growing ISKP and Al-Qaida Threats in Afghanistan and Region - KabulNowUN Report Warns of Growing ISKP and Al-Qaida Threats in Afghanistan and Region  KabulNow

Pakistan, Afghanistan & UAE To Play T20I Tri-Series Ahead Of Asia Cup 2025 – Check Full Schedule! - news24online.comPakistan, Afghanistan & UAE To Play T20I Tri-Series Ahead Of Asia Cup 2025 – Check Full Schedule!  news24online.com

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

The Taliban are sending Afghan workers to Qatar to ease unemployment in Afghanistan - AP NewsThe Taliban are sending Afghan workers to Qatar to ease unemployment in Afghanistan  AP News

Pakistan to play T20I tri-series in UAE | Press Release - PCBPakistan to play T20I tri-series in UAE | Press Release  PCB

Monday briefing: How the two-year effort to keep the Afghanistan data breach secret fell apart - theguardian.comMonday briefing: How the two-year effort to keep the Afghanistan data breach secret fell apart  theguardian.com

Afghanistan Still World's Most Food-Insecure Nation, Says FAO Report - ABP Live EnglishAfghanistan Still World's Most Food-Insecure Nation, Says FAO Report  ABP Live English

The Islamic State in Afghanistan: A Jihadist Threat in Retreat? - International Crisis GroupThe Islamic State in Afghanistan: A Jihadist Threat in Retreat?  International Crisis Group

Russia the first to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan - BBCRussia the first to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan  BBC

A Nation in Silence: The Escalating Violence Against Women in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan - 8am.mediaA Nation in Silence: The Escalating Violence Against Women in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan  8am.media

Afghanistan - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAfghanistan  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Russia Becomes 1st Country To Recognise Taliban Government Of Afghanistan - NDTVRussia Becomes 1st Country To Recognise Taliban Government Of Afghanistan  NDTV

UAE To Host Afghanistan And Pakistan In T20I Tri-series Ahead Of Asia Cup - CricketnmoreUAE To Host Afghanistan And Pakistan In T20I Tri-series Ahead Of Asia Cup  Cricketnmore

A Bangladesh radical group vows to model country on Taliban-run Afghanistan - The Times of IndiaA Bangladesh radical group vows to model country on Taliban-run Afghanistan  The Times of India

UAE to play Afghanistan and Pakistan in T20 tri-series in Sharjah - thenationalnews.comUAE to play Afghanistan and Pakistan in T20 tri-series in Sharjah  thenationalnews.com

Pakistan, Afghanistan, UAE to play T20I tri-series - Arab NewsPakistan, Afghanistan, UAE to play T20I tri-series  Arab News

A new oxygen facility at Kabul’s children's hospital cuts child mortality rates - emro.who.intA new oxygen facility at Kabul’s children's hospital cuts child mortality rates  emro.who.int

The Strategic Importance Of The Khaf-Herat Railway: Iran Eyes Access To Central Asia And China Through Afghanistan - MEMRIThe Strategic Importance Of The Khaf-Herat Railway: Iran Eyes Access To Central Asia And China Through Afghanistan  MEMRI

Afghanistan: Weekly Market Report: Issue 257: Week 4 – July 2025 - ReliefWebAfghanistan: Weekly Market Report: Issue 257: Week 4 – July 2025  ReliefWeb

Iran drives out 1.5 million Afghans, with some branded spies for Israel - BBCIran drives out 1.5 million Afghans, with some branded spies for Israel  BBC

UAE, Pakistan & Afghanistan T20I Tri-Series: Full Schedule & Match Timings - ABP Live EnglishUAE, Pakistan & Afghanistan T20I Tri-Series: Full Schedule & Match Timings  ABP Live English

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

Book Review | Sufi Symbols, Afghanistan Jazz up Murder Mystery - Deccan ChronicleBook Review | Sufi Symbols, Afghanistan Jazz up Murder Mystery  Deccan Chronicle

The United States Must Reclaim Afghanistan to Protect Its Interests - Fair ObserverThe United States Must Reclaim Afghanistan to Protect Its Interests  Fair Observer

UNICEF: 357 children dead from measles as 12 million in Afghanistan need aid - Amu TVUNICEF: 357 children dead from measles as 12 million in Afghanistan need aid  Amu TV

UAE hosts Pakistan, Afghanistan in T20I cricket tri-series in Sharjah - Arab NewsUAE hosts Pakistan, Afghanistan in T20I cricket tri-series in Sharjah  Arab News

Taliban Permissive Toward Foreign Terrorists, Threatens Region, Say UN Experts - ????????? ??????????Taliban Permissive Toward Foreign Terrorists, Threatens Region, Say UN Experts  ????????? ??????????

Torture, threats and arbitrary arrests: UN warns of ‘serious abuses’ against Afghans forced to return - UN NewsTorture, threats and arbitrary arrests: UN warns of ‘serious abuses’ against Afghans forced to return  UN News

Afghanistan’s women are still fighting: Inside the fight for rights under Taliban - UN WomenAfghanistan’s women are still fighting: Inside the fight for rights under Taliban  UN Women

UAE to play Afghanistan and Pakistan in T20 tri-series in Sharjah - MSNUAE to play Afghanistan and Pakistan in T20 tri-series in Sharjah  MSN

A trans-Afghan railway chugs toward reality with new agreement - EurasianetA trans-Afghan railway chugs toward reality with new agreement  Eurasianet

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

UAE to host Pakistan, Afghanistan in T20I tri-series | Tap to know more | Inshorts - InshortsUAE to host Pakistan, Afghanistan in T20I tri-series | Tap to know more | Inshorts  Inshorts

Afghanistan Still Hosts Major Terror Groups Despite Doha Pact: SIGAR Report - Khaama PressAfghanistan Still Hosts Major Terror Groups Despite Doha Pact: SIGAR Report  Khaama Press

Million-Dollar U.S.-Funded Border Police Facility in Afghanistan Now a Poultry Farm - 8am.mediaMillion-Dollar U.S.-Funded Border Police Facility in Afghanistan Now a Poultry Farm  8am.media

UN calls on Taliban to end repressive policies - UN NewsUN calls on Taliban to end repressive policies  UN News

The US says no one has died due to aid cuts. We went to Afghanistan to investigate - CNNThe US says no one has died due to aid cuts. We went to Afghanistan to investigate  CNN

Trump raises tariffs on Afghanistan imports to 15 percent - Amu TVTrump raises tariffs on Afghanistan imports to 15 percent  Amu TV

Bennett Backs People’s Tribunal Seeking Accountability for Taliban’s Gender Persecution - KabulNowBennett Backs People’s Tribunal Seeking Accountability for Taliban’s Gender Persecution  KabulNow

UAE to host Pakistan and Afghanistan in Tri-Series ahead of Asia Cup - Gulf NewsUAE to host Pakistan and Afghanistan in Tri-Series ahead of Asia Cup  Gulf News

Pakistan, Afghanistan move towards ‘restoring ties’ in talks with China - Al JazeeraPakistan, Afghanistan move towards ‘restoring ties’ in talks with China  Al Jazeera

Pakistan, Afghanistan and UAE to play T20I tri-series - Dhaka TribunePakistan, Afghanistan and UAE to play T20I tri-series  Dhaka Tribune

Afghans caught in mass deportations in Iran face an uncertain future at home - NPRAfghans caught in mass deportations in Iran face an uncertain future at home  NPR

Speech: Afghan women have not given up, nor can we – We must not look away - UN WomenSpeech: Afghan women have not given up, nor can we – We must not look away  UN Women

Afghanistan Ranked World’s Most Food-Insecure Nation by UN FAO - ShiaWavesAfghanistan Ranked World’s Most Food-Insecure Nation by UN FAO  ShiaWaves

Afghanistan’s War Rugs Weave a Knotty History at the British Museum - observer.comAfghanistan’s War Rugs Weave a Knotty History at the British Museum  observer.com

Afghans seeking German visas in Pakistan fear deportation - DWAfghans seeking German visas in Pakistan fear deportation  DW