Afghanistan

Afghanistan: ‘Thousands’ flock to Taliban passport office in Herat

The Taliban fired warning shots into the air to disperse the crowd of thousands of people who had converged on the office for travel documents

World

Six countries invited to join BRICS

The countries receiving the invitations are Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Sports

Afghanistan nears championship title in CAFA U-17 tournament

With this win, the team has emerged as a formidable contender for the championship in the ongoing competition.

Afghanistan

Taliban stops at least 100 female students from boarding flight to Dubai

The group of girls are scholarship students who were on their way to the UAE to study at Dubai University

Science & Tech

Chandrayaan-3 successfully touches down on the moon in historic moment for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly hoisted the Indian flag while observing the landing from South Africa, where he is currently attending the BRICS summit.

World

King Zahir Shah’s Mercedes-Benz roadster takes top honors at prestigious motor show

The 540 K Special Roadster was ordered in May 1937 by Mohammed Zahir Shah, the King of Afghanistan at the time.

South Asia

Six Pakistani soldiers killed in attack near Afghanistan border

TTP claimed responsibility for the casualties, asserting that the shootout began after its fighters ambushed a military convoy in the remote district.

South Asia

Five children rescued from hanging Pakistan cable car, military says

The helicopter rescue operation was called off but flood lights were installed and a ground-based rescue operation continues

World

Iran displays advanced drone with longer range – state media

The drone has an operational range of 2,000 km and can fly for up to 24 hours, media said. Its payload can reach 300 kg, double the capacity of the existing "Mohajer-6" drone.

Art & Culture

Remembering Abdul Ahmad Khaksar: A stalwart of comedy and artistry

His debut appearance on the national radio and television occurred in Kabul in 1982.