🛂 Kandahar Residents and Business Owners Decry Lack of Transparency in Pakistan Visa Process

Residents of Kandahar and representatives of travel agencies have voiced concerns over the increasing difficulty in obtaining Pakistani visas, describing the process as opaque and riddled with irregularities.According to them, the issue has become a major challenge not only for patients seeking medical treatment in Pakistan but also for traders who are facing economic losses…

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🥋 Afghanistan’s National Taekwondo Team Departs for Kazakhstan

Afghanistan’s national taekwondo team, consisting of 13 athletes and 2 coaches, has traveled to Kazakhstan to participate in the International Open Championships.The Afghan athletes will compete in both junior and senior categories during the tournament.It is noteworthy that the senior competitions will be held on August 14, while the junior matches are scheduled for August…

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🇦🇫 Taliban Seek Clarification from UNAMA Over Latest Report

The Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested clarification from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) regarding its recent report on the alleged mistreatment and abuse of newly returned Afghan refugees. The Taliban have described the report as inconsistent with reality.Zia Ahmad Takal, spokesperson for the Taliban-controlled Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that…

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🌍 Australia and New Zealand to Recognize Palestine as an Independent State

On Monday, Australia and New Zealand announced that they will recognize Palestine as an independent state during the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the decision will be implemented once Palestine fulfills its commitments.He added that this is the only viable path toward a two-state solution that…

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🇦🇫 UNAMA: Private Media in Afghanistan Facing Increasing Restrictions

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) stated in its latest report that the operations of private media outlets in Afghanistan are becoming increasingly restricted day by day.According to the report, private media are facing a crisis due to both economic constraints and directives issued by the Taliban authorities.The report notes that many private…

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Islamic Republic of Pakistan Authorizes Alcohol Sales in Islamabad Hotels

The Ministry of Interior of Pakistan has announced that it has granted permission to several major hotels in Islamabad—including Marriott, Serena, Best Western, and Mövenpick—to sell alcohol to their customers, provided they obtain the proper license.The Pakistani government has instructed hotel owners to inform authorities when importing alcohol and to ensure that all applicable taxes…

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Five Al Jazeera Journalists Killed in Gaza

Al Jazeera Television has confirmed that five of its journalists were killed near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City as a result of an Israeli airstrike. The deceased include Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammad Qureiqah, cameraman Ibrahim Zahir, Mohammad Noufal, and Momen Aliwa.According to reports, the journalists were sitting in a tent near the hospital when the strike…

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