Afghanistan: Activists seek world’s collective stance against ‘continued closure’ of girls’ schools
It is the third year that starts without the presence of girls in Afghanistan, the activists said.
Afghanistan
Business
As Ramadan arrives, Kabul residents criticize spike in prices
Kabul residents said that people are faced with a high number of unemployment under the Taliban rule as many agencies have stopped operations.
South Asia
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi disqualified from India’s parliament
Congress members held protests in some parts of the country on Friday against Gandhi’s conviction and the court decision.
Afghanistan
McCaul gives Blinken Monday deadline to hand over Afghanistan withdrawal documents
Blinken says “several Americans” remain detained by Taliban in Afghanistan. He said there are approximately 175 Americans left in Afghanistan.
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Activists call for reopening of girls’ schools
A group of women who held an indoor protest in Kabul criticized the Taliban on Wednesday for its lack of will to reopen secondary schools for girls and universities for women, saying the group is “an enemy of
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Mounting inflation woes weigh on Pakistanis
As Ramadan approaches, people in Pakistani cities typically throng wholesale markets making bulk purchases of food and provisions for the holy month of fasting.
Afghanistan
Activists in Kabul ‘disappointed’ as secondary schools remain closed for girls
Protesters gathered at an indoor venue, said the Taliban is playing with the fate of Afghan women and trying to erase them from society
Afghanistan
WFP in Kabul faces $93 million shortfall in budget
The UN agency is having to cut rations by up to 50% to millions of people in Afghanistan amid a significant drop in donor funding
World
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy visits َDonetsk region
“I am honored to be here today in the East of our country, in Donbas. I am really grateful to you. To all of you,” Zelenskiy said.
Afghanistan
At least 11 dead in earthquake in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Sources from Laghman said that four others, all women, were wounded in the earthquake in the province.