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Afghanistan gets 3rd batch of World Bank aid

The cash assistance comes at a time when the local currency (Afghani) is in its unprecedentedly lowest value. On Sunday, one US dollar amounted to 114 Afghanis….reports Asian Lite News The Afghan

December 12, 2021

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Taliban asked to uphold rights of every Afghan

Women and girls in particular have witnessed an erosion of their rights since August 15, when the Taliban took control of the war-torn nation….reports Asian Lite News The UN Assistance Mission in

December 12, 2021

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Afghans hit hard by spike in price of food, essential goods

The price of one bag of flour is 2,400 Afs, a 16-liter bottle of oil is about 2,800 Afs. The price of one bag of rice is 2,700 Afs….reports Asian Lite News

December 12, 2021

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Religious scholar shot dead in Afghanistan

The murder took place on Saturday in the capital of Farah and the culprits fled the scene after committing the crime…reports Asian Lite News Unidentified armed men have shot dead a religious

December 12, 2021

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UK mulls USD 99.5 mn aid for Afghanistan

The UK foreign secretary called for the broadening of international cooperation in order to prevent humanitarian catastrophes and avoid high risks of migration….reports Asian Lite News The UK is planning to allocate

December 11, 2021

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Imran in a fix as Pak Taliban to Resume Attacks

The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant outfit has declined to extend the month-long ceasefire with the Pakistan government, accusing it of failing to honour the decisions reached earlier…reports Asian Lite News The announcement

December 10, 2021

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UN concerned over rapid reversal of Afghan women’s rights

United Nations is alarmed by the rapid reversal of Afghanistan women’s rights under the Taliban’s rule that began this year in August…reports Asian Lite News “UN Women — Afghanistan” issued a “Gender

December 10, 2021

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Uzbekistan calls for release Afghanistan’s assets

Uzbekistan has urged the international community to lift sanctions and unfreeze the assets of Afghanistan as the country is going through the worst humanitarian situation…reports Asian Lite News On Wednesday, Foreign Minister

December 10, 2021

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On Indian food aid to Af, UN says humanitarian help should arrive ‘swiftly’

The UN wants humanitarian aid to arrive quickly anywhere where it is needed, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said when asked about Pakistan holding up medicines and 50,000 tonnes of

December 9, 2021

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WHO sets up new trauma center in Afghanistan

WHO has commenced construction of a new trauma care unit (TCU) in Spin Boldak district, with support from the EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid….reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organization

December 9, 2021

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