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Page 10 - Latest Updates on Taliban

Afghanistan continues to face economic hardships under the Taliban

Afghanistan is facing economic hardships after the takeover of the Taliban in August this year and its financial crisis has increased further.

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2021 | 10:45 AM IST

Taliban hide drug trade revenue detail amid Afghan financial crisis: Report

Taliban has never let out the details about the volume and revenue of the drug trade, as Afghanistan going through grave financial crisis.

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 12:32 PM IST

Taliban, Myanmar Military junta fail to secure seats at United Nations

The United Nations Accreditation Committee did not approve the Taliban's seat along with the Myanmar Military junta at the world body.

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 11:16 AM IST

At Doha talks, Taliban delegation pleads for unfreezing of Afghan reserves

Taliban delegation has asked US administration to unfreeze Kabul's financial assets enabling it to function as the government as it faces a tough economic crisis in the talks held in Doha, Qatar.

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 9:26 AM IST

Taliban curbs on working women could cut Afghanistan's GDP by 5%

The economic impact of educating a girl in Afghanistan is more than double that for educating a boy, according to the UN report

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2021 | 4:03 PM IST

Taliban executed or 'disappeared' more than 100 military personnel: Report

Taliban forces in Afghanistan have summarily executed or forcibly disappeared more than 100 former police and intelligence officers, Human Rights Watch said in a report

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2021 | 12:49 PM IST

World Bank to redirect frozen funds to Afghanistan for humanitarian aid

Afghan experts said the aid will help, but big gaps remain, including how to get the funds into Afghanistan without exposing the financial institutions involved to US sanctions

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2021 | 10:44 AM IST

Media freedom at risk as Taliban censors news reports in Afghanistan

The Taliban announced that no media or news agencies are permitted to publish against the interest of the Taliban's so-called administration in Afghanistan

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2021 | 9:23 AM IST

Afghan girl from famous magazine cover portrait evacuated safely to Italy

National Geographic magazine's famed green-eyed Afghan Girl has been evacuated safely to Italy

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Updated On : 26 Nov 2021 | 7:07 AM IST

The grim calculus behind Afghan tragedy

As winter approaches, the suffering of the people of Afghanistan will worsen

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2021 | 11:32 PM IST

US special envoy for Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Doha next week

The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tom West will meet the Taliban leaders in Doha next week

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2021 | 9:51 AM IST

Taliban believe current govt in Afghanistan is inclusive: Spokesperson

The Taliban on Wednesday said the outfit consider the government they have installed in Afghanistan to be inclusive as it includes members of various ethnic groups

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2021 | 6:58 AM IST

UN warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system, seeks solution

Finding a way to avert a collapse is complicated by international and unilateral sanctions on Taliban leaders.

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2021 | 10:57 AM IST

Taliban running inclusive govt in Afghanistan: Foreign Minister

Islamic Emirate acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said the Taliban have constituted an inclusive government

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2021 | 7:47 AM IST

Taliban: Bomb hits mosque in Afghanistan, wounds at least 15

A Taliban provincial spokesman says a bomb exploded in a mosque during Friday prayers in a town near the eastern Afghanistan city of Jalalabad, wounding 15 people

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2021 | 4:39 PM IST

Taliban asks former Afghan Air Force pilots to return to Afghanistan

It was also reported that these Afghan pilots were living in hardship in Tajikistan.

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2021 | 8:10 AM IST

In Delhi, 8 nations say Afghan territory shouldn't be used for terror acts

In his opening remarks, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said the recent developments in that country have important implications not only for Afghan people but also for the region

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Updated On : 10 Nov 2021 | 3:11 PM IST

US not ready to provide financial aid to Afghanistan via Taliban: Sullivan

The US would need to see significant improvement in government inclusivity and other aspects, Sullivan said, adding that the US was regularly discussing this with the other party.

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Updated On : 08 Nov 2021 | 7:37 AM IST

Taliban govt bans foreign currencies to keep Afghanistan economy afloat

Taliban has banned the use of foreign currencies in Afghanistan, a move that could weigh on an economy struggling with a cash crunch.

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2021 | 1:15 PM IST

Helmand River Treaty: Iran perceives Taliban as 'strategic threat'

Iran on Thursday said that political changes in Afghanistan could turn into a strategic threat to its interests

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Updated On : 30 Oct 2021 | 12:00 PM IST