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Afghanistan calls on Uzbekistan to simplify visa and customs procedures.
Afghan traders are seeking easier access to Uzbek business visas. Photo: Chamber of Commerce and Industry Afghanistan has proposed that Uzbekistan simplify visa, trade, and customs procedures, the press service of the Chamber of Commerce and...
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‘93000 pants ceremony 2.0’—Afghan journalist sees a 1971 moment in conflict with Pakistan
New Delhi: Pakistan and Afghanistan are battling it out not just across border lines, but also on the internet. As the neighbours agreed on a 48-hour ceasefire following days of intense fighting, Afghans and Pakistanis mocked each other’s armies....
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Bloody Escalation on the Durand Line: Taliban Announce 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Retaliation for Airspace Violations, Pakistan Reports 200 Afghan Fighters Eliminated and Closes Borders
On October 12, 2025, the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan became a battlefield. The Taliban, from Kabul, claimed responsibility for the deaths of 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight retaliatory operations. These actions were in response to...
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Pak conducts airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar regions, no casualties reported
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United News of India
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More News 16 Oct 2025 | 5:46 PMKabul, Oct 16 (UNI) The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said at least 17 civilians were killed and 346 others wounded during recent clashes between Pakistani border forces and Taliban...
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FBR suspends Afghan Transit Trade amid border unrest
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially suspended all Afghan Transit Trade from ports of Karachi, along with a directive to implement new technology-driven protocols to alleviate severe terminal congestion at Port Qasim and Karachi Port,...
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UPSC Key: AI hub in AP, Rare earths, and Pakistan-Afghanistan ties
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life, Awareness in the fields of IT....
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Why Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are fighting and what happens next
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Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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Pakistan and Afghanistan declared a ceasefire on Wednesday after several days of intense border fighting that left dozens dead on both sides and sharply escalated regional tensions. The latest round of fighting erupted over the weekend and...
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Azizi invites Chinese investment, technology collaboration
KABUL (Pajhwok): Minister of Commerce and Industry Nooruddin Azizi has invited Chinese companies to invest in Afghanistan and bring advanced technologies to the country. During his visit to China, Azizi attended the 138th China Import and Export...
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The complex history of the Durand Line that divides Pakistan and Afghanistan
The day was February 14, 1850. Major General Sir Henry Marion Durand, then serving as a political agent in Bhopal, welcomed a baby boy. The child, Henry Mortimer Durand, would later be remembered for several reasons, but primarily for his role in...
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Afghanistan Denies Visas to Pakistan Defence Minister, ISI Chief Amid Border Tensions
U.S Shutdown Bites: Museums, Zoo Go Dark; Trump To Pay Troops From War Funds As Impasse Continues As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, Washington faces widespread disruption. Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo remain...
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Markets choppy on trade tensions; Afghanistan border clashes
Good morning and welcome to today's wrap of the major business and political headlines from around the world you need to know this Thursday. First up, US markets have given up earlier gains on ongoing concerns about a trade war with China. The S&P...
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AHKPL: Abaseen Defenders triumph by 7 wickets, Kabul Zalmi secure 5-wicket victory
Afghanistan is set to participate in the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG), scheduled to take place from 7 to 21 November 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking another step in the country’s efforts to strengthen its presence on the international...
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Afghan earthquake triggers contradictory Taliban tactics on rescuing women
As earthquakes devastated parts of Afghanistan in late August, Taliban officials asked aid agencies to send more female health workers to assist female survivors. They also briefly barred female U.N. staffers from reaching earthquake-devastated...
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Pakistan calls Saudi, Qatar to mediate as tensions with Afghanistan escalate
World News Fierce border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have left at least 20 dead, including eight Pakistani soldiers and 12 Afghan civilians. Islamabad seeks mediation from Qatar and Saudi Arabia even as Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister...
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IND vs AUS: Shreyas Iyer Eyes Major Milestones Ahead of Australia ODIs Amid Ongoing Selection Controversy
IND vs AUS: India gears up for a high-stakes three-match ODI series against Australia, all eyes will be on vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, who stands on the cusp of two major personal milestones in his international career. The stylish right-hander...
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Shaheen Afridi To Replace Mohammad Rizwan As Pakistan’s ODI Skipper – Reports
The leadership carousel in Pakistan cricket shows no signs of slowing down. In the latest twist, Mohammad Rizwan, currently leading the ODI side, may soon face the axe, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly considering a change at the...
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Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes kill dozens
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The National News
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Dozens of troops and civilians were killed in a fresh round of border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials on both sides said, as clashes entered their second week. But Pakistan's Foreign Ministry announced late in...
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We have a duty to protect our Afghan allies from Taliban vengeance
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Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns top British army chief
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15 Killed In New Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clash; Islamabad Provoked By Muttaqi’s Visit To India? OP-ED
By Imran Khurshid, PhD Fifteen people were killed and dozens wounded in fresh clashes on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Afghan officials told AFP on Wednesday. Clashes broke out overnight in the southern Afghan district of Spin...
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