Trade Suspension with Afghanistan hits Pakistan: fruits and veggie prices soar, poultry down

November 24, 2025 4:47 PM November 24, 2025 4:47 PM

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Trade Suspension with Afghanistan hits Pakistan: fruits and veggie prices soar, poultry down

In Pakistan, prices of fruits and vegetables have skyrocketed while prices of poultry witnessed a steep fall in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces following the suspension of trade with Afghanistan after border clashes.   Media reports said, Pakistan imports vegetables like tomatoes, onions and fruits and a lot of dry fruit from Afghanistan through road trade, but with borders closed, prices have gone up.   On the other hand, Poultry product prices are down as there is no export t...

Minister Dr Jaishankar Meets Afghan Commerce Minister in New Delhi

November 20, 2025 8:23 PM November 20, 2025 8:23 PM

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Minister Dr Jaishankar Meets Afghan Commerce Minister in New Delhi

External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar met Industry and Commerce Minister of Afghanistan Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi in New Delhi. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that they discussed ways to strengthen trade, connectivity and people to people ties. The Minister also reiterated the country’s support for the development and welfare of the people of Afghanistan.     Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada also met the Afghan leader. They discussed shared commitment to streng...

Earthquake of 6.3 Magnitude Hits Northern Afghanistan; Ten Dead, 260 Injured
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November 3, 2025 11:02 AM November 3, 2025 11:02 AM

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Earthquake of 6.3 Magnitude Hits Northern Afghanistan; Ten Dead, 260 Injured

Ten people have died and 260 people have been injured after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck northern Afghanistan last night.     According to the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority, an earthquake occurred in the early hours and shook multiple regions, including the country's northwestern, central, western, northern, north-eastern, and eastern zones.     The epicentre of the quake was reported in Kholm, near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, where most of the damage...

Afghanistan Warns Pakistan Against Any Act of Aggression

October 31, 2025 6:41 AM October 31, 2025 6:41 AM

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Afghanistan Warns Pakistan Against Any Act of Aggression

Afghanistan’s Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani warned Pakistan that any act of aggression would not be tolerated by Kabul. Haqqani said this, days after the latest round of talks between the two countries in Istanbul earlier this week failed to yield any outcome. He said the people of Afghanistan may have internal problems, but they stand united against any foreign invader.   He added that the defence of our territory is among our top priorities. Commenting on the negotiations an...

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan defeated Papua New Guinea in Group C match

June 14, 2024 12:38 PM June 14, 2024 12:38 PM

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T20 World Cup: Afghanistan defeated Papua New Guinea in Group C match

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Cricket, Afghanistan defeated Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets in the Group C match at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad this morning. Afghanistan overhauled the target of 96, making it to 101 for 3 in 15.1 overs. Gulbadin Naib remained unbeaten, scoring 49 runs from just 36 balls. Put in to bat first, Papua New Guinea were bundled out for a paltry score of 95 runs in 19.5 overs.   Fazalhaq Farooqi led the Afghani bowling attack, scalping three wickets while Nav...

UNGA 78th Meeting: Around 80 countries expresses concerns over violation of women's rights in Afghanistan

October 5, 2023 6:36 PM October 5, 2023 6:36 PM

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UNGA 78th Meeting: Around 80 countries expresses concerns over violation of women's rights in Afghanistan

Amid various curbs imposed on women in Afghanistan by the Taliban regime, around 80 countries issued a joint statement at the UNGA 78th meeting expressing their concerns over the violation of women and girls' rights in the country. They urged Kabul to lift the curbs and ensure equal rights for women. The countries also condemned the diktats issued by the Taliban regime while urging them to reverse the orders. Countries including, UAE, Australia, Japan, Spain, Chile, along with 75 other memb...