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UNAMA Flags Arrests Targeting Afghan Women And Girls

UNAMA says at least 52 women and one girl were detained in Kabul and Herat between July and September over alleged dress code violations….reports Asian Lite News Desk The United Nations Assistance

October 8, 2026

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Children Among Victims As Pak Airstrikes Hit Afghanistan

At least 10 civilians, most of them children, were killed and nine injured in airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar and Helmand provinces…reports Asian Lite News Desk At least 10 civilians, most of them

October 2, 2026

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Deadly Blast Kills Three Children in Afghanistan

Three children were killed and another injured after an explosive device left over from past conflicts detonated in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province….reports Asian Lite News Desk Three children were killed and another injured

September 30, 2026

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‘Our whole life was left behind’

Afghan nationals deported from Pakistan say they were given little time to collect belongings, property and business assets before being sent across the border. ..r.eports Asian Lite News Desk Afghan nationals deported from

September 27, 2026

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Afghans bear brunt as Pakistan tightens pressure

A report has highlighted the growing humanitarian impact of Pakistan’s policies and military operations on Afghan refugees, students, journalists and civilians….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan’s actions towards Afghanistan have imposed a

September 25, 2026

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Five Years Under Taliban, Afghan Children Pay the Price

UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett warns that five years of Taliban rule have severely restricted education, freedom and opportunities for Afghanistan’s children…reports Asian Lite News Desk Five years after the Taliban seized

September 10, 2026

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UN Chief Urges Taliban To End Ban On Women Staff

Antonio Guterres calls for Afghan women to regain safe access to UN offices as restrictions enter their second year…reports Asian Lite News Desk UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Taliban to

September 7, 2026

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Afghanistan, UNHCR Discuss Support for Returning Refugees

Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and UNHCR representative Arafat Jamal discuss improving support and reintegration for returning Afghans….reports Asian Lite News Desk Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has held talks with

September 6, 2026

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Taliban Steps Up Global Outreach Despite International Isolation

Afghanistan’s rulers seek deeper ties abroad while sanctions and rights concerns continue to block recognition….reports Asian Lite News Desk Afghanistan’s Taliban administration is stepping up efforts to engage with foreign governments and

September 3, 2026

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India, Afghanistan Strengthen Trade and Investment Cooperation

Virtual joint working group meeting discusses customs cooperation, banking, visas, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and cargo connectivity…reports Asian Lite News Desk India and Afghanistan have reviewed their bilateral trade and economic relationship, discussing a

September 2, 2026

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