Afghanistan

Country Afghanistan
Capital Kabul
Continent Asia(South Asia)
Currency Afghani(AFN)
Languages Pashto & Dari

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Introduction

Ahmad Shah DURRANI unified the Pashtun tribes and founded Afghanistan in 1747. The country served as a buffer between the British and Russian Empires until it won independence from notional British control in 1919. A brief experiment in democracy ended in a 1973 coup and a 1978 Communist counter-coup. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979 to support the tottering Afghan Communist regime, touching off a long and destructive war. The USSR withdrew in 1989 under relentless pressure by internationally supported anti-Communist mujahedin rebels. A series of subsequent civil wars saw Kabul finally fall in 1996 to the Taliban, a hardline Pakistani-sponsored movement that emerged in 1994 to end the country's civil war and anarchy. Following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., a U.S., Allied, and anti-Taliban Northern Alliance military action toppled the Taliban for sheltering Osama BIN LADIN. The UN-sponsored Bonn Conference in 2001 established a process for political reconstruction that included the adoption of a new constitution, a presidential election in 2004, and National Assembly elections in 2005. In December 2004, Hamid KARZAI became the first democratically elected president of Afghanistan and the National Assembly was inaugurated the following December. Karzai was re-elected in November 2009 for a second term. Despite gains toward building a stable central government, a resurgent Taliban and continuing provincial instability - particularly in the south and the east - remain serious challenges for the Afghan Government.

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Afghanistan - Wikipedia
Afghanistan - CIA World Fact Book
Afghanistan - BBC
Afghanistan - National Geographic
Afghanistan - Timeline - BBC

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Satellite images capture destruction from Afghanistan quake - BBC
  1. Satellite images capture destruction from Afghanistan quake  BBC
  2. Afghanistan Earthquakes Worsen Humanitarian Crisis As Winter Nears  NDTV
  3. Disaster relief efforts in Afghanistan reveal true caliber of a major country’s responsibility: Global Times editorial  Global Times


Afghanistan vs Hong Kong HIGHLIGHTS, Asia Cup 2025: Atal's 73*, Omarzai's 53 key as AG defeat HK by 94 runsCrickit - Hindustan Times
  1. Afghanistan vs Hong Kong HIGHLIGHTS, Asia Cup 2025: Atal's 73*, Omarzai's 53 key as AG defeat HK by 94 runsCrickit  Hindustan Times
  2. Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025: Who will win AFG vs HKG today? AI prediction, fantasy team, probable XIs  Mint
  3. Time is right for Afghanistan's long walk from promise to silverware  Cricbuzz.com


How Should the US Approach Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow Should the US Approach Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Road accident claims one life, injures five in Western Afghanistan - The Hans IndiaRoad accident claims one life, injures five in Western Afghanistan  The Hans India

How Pakistan has become opium capital of the world with Afghan expertise - India TodayHow Pakistan has become opium capital of the world with Afghan expertise  India Today

Why Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Needs UN Approval To Visit India And How Pakistan Blocked His Visit - Zee NewsWhy Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Needs UN Approval To Visit India And How Pakistan Blocked His Visit  Zee News

Looking Back at a Hot Railroad Summer for Central Asia and Afghanistan - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineLooking Back at a Hot Railroad Summer for Central Asia and Afghanistan  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal and the Paradox of Central Asian Water Politics - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineAfghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal and the Paradox of Central Asian Water Politics  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

How Pakistan is taking over from Afghanistan as the world’s opium capital - FirstpostHow Pakistan is taking over from Afghanistan as the world’s opium capital  Firstpost

FAQs: What it’s like to be a woman in Afghanistan in 2025 - UN WomenFAQs: What it’s like to be a woman in Afghanistan in 2025  UN Women

17th Asia Cup Cricket Begins Today; Afghanistan Face Hong Kong in Opening Match at Abu Dhabi - Newsonair17th Asia Cup Cricket Begins Today; Afghanistan Face Hong Kong in Opening Match at Abu Dhabi  Newsonair

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, 1st Match, Group B - Cricbuzz.comAfghanistan vs Hong Kong, 1st Match, Group B  Cricbuzz.com

Afghanistan beat Hong Kong, Afghanistan won by 94 runs - ESPNcricinfoAfghanistan beat Hong Kong, Afghanistan won by 94 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: Afghanistan win by 94 runs in tournament opener - Times of IndiaAfghanistan vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: Afghanistan win by 94 runs in tournament opener  Times of India

Asia Cup: Rashid Khan's wounded Afghanistan look to stamp authority vs Hong Kong - India TodayAsia Cup: Rashid Khan's wounded Afghanistan look to stamp authority vs Hong Kong  India Today

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: PBKS Star Azmatullah Omarzai Slams Record 20-Ball 50 As Afghanistan Defeat Hong Kong By 94 Runs - NDTV SportsAfghanistan vs Hong Kong Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: PBKS Star Azmatullah Omarzai Slams Record 20-Ball 50 As Afghanistan Defeat Hong Kong By 94 Runs  NDTV Sports

AFG vs HKG Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan opens campaign with 94-run win over Hong Kong - SportstarAFG vs HKG Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan opens campaign with 94-run win over Hong Kong  Sportstar

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: AFG beat HK by 94 runs - The Indian ExpressAfghanistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: AFG beat HK by 94 runs  The Indian Express

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Streaming, Asia Cup 2025: When and where to watch AFG vs HKG match live on TV and online | Cricket - Hindustan TimesAfghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Streaming, Asia Cup 2025: When and where to watch AFG vs HKG match live on TV and online | Cricket  Hindustan Times

Afghanistan quake: ‘Communities are struggling with basic survival’ - UN NewsAfghanistan quake: ‘Communities are struggling with basic survival’  UN News

Omarzai hits Afghanistan's fastest T20I fifty as they crush Hong Kong - ESPNcricinfoOmarzai hits Afghanistan's fastest T20I fifty as they crush Hong Kong  ESPNcricinfo

Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup opener; Team India to begin their campaign today against UAE - NewsonairAfghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup opener; Team India to begin their campaign today against UAE  Newsonair

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 1st T20I: When and Where to Watch AFG vs HK today match live? - The Indian ExpressAfghanistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 1st T20I: When and Where to Watch AFG vs HK today match live?  The Indian Express

Watch: Pakistan Star Stuns Afghanistan With Hat-trick In Tri-Series Final - NDTV SportsWatch: Pakistan Star Stuns Afghanistan With Hat-trick In Tri-Series Final  NDTV Sports

Kabul blames Pakistan for airstrikes that killed 3 people in eastern Afghanistan - The HinduKabul blames Pakistan for airstrikes that killed 3 people in eastern Afghanistan  The Hindu

Pakistan beat Afghanistan, Pakistan won by 75 runs - ESPNcricinfoPakistan beat Afghanistan, Pakistan won by 75 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Predicted Playing 11, Asia Cup 2025: AFG vs HK probables teams, squad and key players - The Indian ExpressAfghanistan vs Hong Kong Predicted Playing 11, Asia Cup 2025: AFG vs HK probables teams, squad and key players  The Indian Express

Afghanistan: New restrictions on women nationals working for UN, put aid efforts at risk - UN NewsAfghanistan: New restrictions on women nationals working for UN, put aid efforts at risk  UN News

Afghanistan begins its fifth year of Taliban rule; here are important things to know - The HinduAfghanistan begins its fifth year of Taliban rule; here are important things to know  The Hindu

Afghanistan’s water push: Kabul seeks control of rivers; Taliban’s canal projects raise alarms as neighbo - Times of IndiaAfghanistan’s water push: Kabul seeks control of rivers; Taliban’s canal projects raise alarms as neighbo  Times of India

Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup opener - DD NewsAfghanistan thrash Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup opener  DD News

Sri Lanka, Afghanistan need to be wary of Bangladesh: Murali Kartik - Cricbuzz.comSri Lanka, Afghanistan need to be wary of Bangladesh: Murali Kartik  Cricbuzz.com

It’s Time for Central Asia to Foster Cooperation with Afghanistan in Mining Sector - The Astana TimesIt’s Time for Central Asia to Foster Cooperation with Afghanistan in Mining Sector  The Astana Times

Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan beats Hong Kong by 94 runs in tournament opener - SportstarAsia Cup 2025: Afghanistan beats Hong Kong by 94 runs in tournament opener  Sportstar

Afghanistan dominate Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 cricket opener - Al JazeeraAfghanistan dominate Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 cricket opener  Al Jazeera

Afghanistan get the win they needed, but Trott wants improvement - ESPNcricinfoAfghanistan get the win they needed, but Trott wants improvement  ESPNcricinfo

Atal, Omarzai and Afghanistan bowlers easily dismantle Hong Kong - ESPNcricinfoAtal, Omarzai and Afghanistan bowlers easily dismantle Hong Kong  ESPNcricinfo

UN calls for lifting of workplace ban on its local women aid workers in Afghanistan - AL-MonitorUN calls for lifting of workplace ban on its local women aid workers in Afghanistan  AL-Monitor

Afghanistan earthquake: People have lost everything - Islamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan earthquake: People have lost everything  Islamic Relief Worldwide

Afghanistan Star Breaks Suryakumar Yadav's Massive T20I Record With Fiery Fifty - NDTV SportsAfghanistan Star Breaks Suryakumar Yadav's Massive T20I Record With Fiery Fifty  NDTV Sports

Afghanistan beat U.A.E., Afghanistan won by 4 runs - ESPNcricinfoAfghanistan beat U.A.E., Afghanistan won by 4 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Highlights: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, China | Asia Cup 2025 - Cricbuzz.comHighlights: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, China | Asia Cup 2025  Cricbuzz.com

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Intake and Reporting on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Complaints in Supported Health Facilities in Afghanistan [EN/Dari/PS] - ReliefWebStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Intake and Reporting on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Complaints in Supported Health Facilities in Afghanistan [EN/Dari/PS]  ReliefWeb

Afghanistan bat first, bring in Naib for Asia Cup opener against HK - ESPNcricinfoAfghanistan bat first, bring in Naib for Asia Cup opener against HK  ESPNcricinfo

UNICEF Afghanistan Earthquake Response: the First Seven Days - unicef usaUNICEF Afghanistan Earthquake Response: the First Seven Days  unicef usa

Atal, Omarzai muscle Afghanistan to 188 for 6 in Asia Cup opener - ESPNcricinfoAtal, Omarzai muscle Afghanistan to 188 for 6 in Asia Cup opener  ESPNcricinfo

Asia Cup 2025: Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai shine; Afghanistan kick off campaign with 94-run win o - Times of IndiaAsia Cup 2025: Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai shine; Afghanistan kick off campaign with 94-run win o  Times of India

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Weather-Pitch Report: How will weather & pitch behave for Asia Cup 2025 AFG vs HK match today? - The Indian ExpressAfghanistan vs Hong Kong Weather-Pitch Report: How will weather & pitch behave for Asia Cup 2025 AFG vs HK match today?  The Indian Express

New Record! Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai creates history, becomes fastest batter to... - Times of IndiaNew Record! Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai creates history, becomes fastest batter to...  Times of India

Jonathan Trott warns Afghanistan after Hong Kong rout in Asia Cup: We've won nothing - India TodayJonathan Trott warns Afghanistan after Hong Kong rout in Asia Cup: We've won nothing  India Today

Hundreds of earthquake-hit villages in Afghanistan still not reached: UN - Al JazeeraHundreds of earthquake-hit villages in Afghanistan still not reached: UN  Al Jazeera

Unstoppable Virat Kohli Destroyed Afghanistan, Rashid Khan Left Without Answers - OneCricketUnstoppable Virat Kohli Destroyed Afghanistan, Rashid Khan Left Without Answers  OneCricket

Asia Cup 2025: Sediqullah, Omarzai and bowlers carry Afghanistan to 94-run win over Hong Kong - The Indian ExpressAsia Cup 2025: Sediqullah, Omarzai and bowlers carry Afghanistan to 94-run win over Hong Kong  The Indian Express

Asia Cup: Spoilt for choices, Rashid Khan says leading Afghanistan a tough job - India TodayAsia Cup: Spoilt for choices, Rashid Khan says leading Afghanistan a tough job  India Today

Asia Cup 2025: Dark horses Afghanistan crush Hong Kong to begin campaign in style - India TodayAsia Cup 2025: Dark horses Afghanistan crush Hong Kong to begin campaign in style  India Today

UN / AFGHANISTAN UPDATE - UN MediaUN / AFGHANISTAN UPDATE  UN Media

Afghanistan’s Quake Aftermath Threatens “Intergenerational” Recovery - Modern DiplomacyAfghanistan’s Quake Aftermath Threatens “Intergenerational” Recovery  Modern Diplomacy

How have Afghanistan raced past Bangladesh? - Cricbuzz.comHow have Afghanistan raced past Bangladesh?  Cricbuzz.com

Asia Cup: Top 5 fastest fifties for Afghanistan - India TodayAsia Cup: Top 5 fastest fifties for Afghanistan  India Today

'They need to start scoring runs...': Jonathan Trott slams Afghanistan batters following 94-run victory over Hong Kong - MSN'They need to start scoring runs...': Jonathan Trott slams Afghanistan batters following 94-run victory over Hong Kong  MSN

Asia Cup: Afghanistan cricket coach Trott wants improvement despite Hong Kong rout - South China Morning PostAsia Cup: Afghanistan cricket coach Trott wants improvement despite Hong Kong rout  South China Morning Post

AFG vs HK, Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong by 94 runs - India TodayAFG vs HK, Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong by 94 runs  India Today

Afghanistan earthquake leaves 600 children orphaned - Anadolu AjansiAfghanistan earthquake leaves 600 children orphaned  Anadolu Ajansi

Afghanistan earthquake: Two tremors strike region within hours; no damage reported so far - Times of IndiaAfghanistan earthquake: Two tremors strike region within hours; no damage reported so far  Times of India

Afghanistan FM's Pakistan visit blocked: US allegedly rejects travel ban exemption; growing Taliban - Chi - Times of IndiaAfghanistan FM's Pakistan visit blocked: US allegedly rejects travel ban exemption; growing Taliban - Chi  Times of India

Opinion: Opinion | India To Kabul To Pak: The Plot Behind Chinese Foreign Minister's Many Tours - NDTVOpinion: Opinion | India To Kabul To Pak: The Plot Behind Chinese Foreign Minister's Many Tours  NDTV

Mukund: Dropped catches a concern for Afghanistan - ESPNcricinfoMukund: Dropped catches a concern for Afghanistan  ESPNcricinfo

Mukund impressed by Afghanistan's on-field trial - ESPNcricinfoMukund impressed by Afghanistan's on-field trial  ESPNcricinfo

UNICEF appeals for $22 million after crippling Afghanistan quake - Vatican NewsUNICEF appeals for $22 million after crippling Afghanistan quake  Vatican News

Asia Cup 2025, AFG vs HK: Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs, Atal-Umarzai hit fifties - Dainik Jagran MP CGAsia Cup 2025, AFG vs HK: Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs, Atal-Umarzai hit fifties  Dainik Jagran MP CG

Asia Cup 2025 Points Table: Updated Team Rankings And Net Run Rate after Afghanistan Beat Hong Kong In Tournament Opener | AFG Vs HK | Cricket News Today - WisdenAsia Cup 2025 Points Table: Updated Team Rankings And Net Run Rate after Afghanistan Beat Hong Kong In Tournament Opener | AFG Vs HK | Cricket News Today  Wisden

World News in Brief: Afghan quake update, diplomacy continues to end Sudan war, UN honours victims of 9/11 - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Afghan quake update, diplomacy continues to end Sudan war, UN honours victims of 9/11  UN News

Afghanistan register their biggest Asia Cup win, rout Hong Kong in opener in Abu Dhabi - India TV NewsAfghanistan register their biggest Asia Cup win, rout Hong Kong in opener in Abu Dhabi  India TV News

Four Years of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan: A Stocktaking - orfonline.orgFour Years of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan: A Stocktaking  orfonline.org

Feature: Global hands, local hearts aid Afghanistan's earthquake victims - XinhuaFeature: Global hands, local hearts aid Afghanistan's earthquake victims  Xinhua

Feature: Global hands, local hearts aid Afghanistan's earthquake victims-Xinhua - ???Feature: Global hands, local hearts aid Afghanistan's earthquake victims-Xinhua  ???

Afghanistan's Struggle: Quake Aftermath Amidst Crises - DevdiscourseAfghanistan's Struggle: Quake Aftermath Amidst Crises  Devdiscourse

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, 2025 Asia Cup: AFG clinch 94-run victory in opener - Action in images | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesAfghanistan vs Hong Kong, 2025 Asia Cup: AFG clinch 94-run victory in opener - Action in images | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Afghanistan beat U.A.E., Afghanistan won by 38 runs - ESPNcricinfoAfghanistan beat U.A.E., Afghanistan won by 38 runs  ESPNcricinfo

I forgot to bowl my two overs initially: Rashid on Afghanistan’s bowling depth - MintI forgot to bowl my two overs initially: Rashid on Afghanistan’s bowling depth  Mint

Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far - Al JazeeraDeadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far  Al Jazeera

Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan Coach Stresses Need To 'Improve On A Few Areas' - News18Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan Coach Stresses Need To 'Improve On A Few Areas'  News18

Afghanistan kickstart Asia Cup campaign with thumping win over Hong Kong - Cricbuzz.comAfghanistan kickstart Asia Cup campaign with thumping win over Hong Kong  Cricbuzz.com

Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 79, including 19 children - Al JazeeraAfghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 79, including 19 children  Al Jazeera

Afghanistan crush Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup Opener, Omarzai stars with the bat - FirstpostAfghanistan crush Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup Opener, Omarzai stars with the bat  Firstpost

Happy birthday, Eoin Morgan! Watch his SEVENTEEN sixes vs Afghanistan in 30 seconds! - Sky SportsHappy birthday, Eoin Morgan! Watch his SEVENTEEN sixes vs Afghanistan in 30 seconds!  Sky Sports

China FM in Afghanistan, offers to deepen cooperation with Taliban rulers - Al JazeeraChina FM in Afghanistan, offers to deepen cooperation with Taliban rulers  Al Jazeera

Afghanistan, the land of catastrophe - thenewworld.co.ukAfghanistan, the land of catastrophe  thenewworld.co.uk

SCO Holds Consultative Meeting On Afghanistan In Tajikistan - ????????? ??????????SCO Holds Consultative Meeting On Afghanistan In Tajikistan  ????????? ??????????

Afghanistan humble Hong Kong by 94 runs - newsarenaindia.comAfghanistan humble Hong Kong by 94 runs  newsarenaindia.com

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan expresses happiness over win against Hong Kong - MSNAfghanistan skipper Rashid Khan expresses happiness over win against Hong Kong  MSN

UAE aid ship sets sail for Afghanistan with 2,500 tonnes of supplies after earthquake - thenationalnews.comUAE aid ship sets sail for Afghanistan with 2,500 tonnes of supplies after earthquake  thenationalnews.com

UAE sends 2500 tonnes of aid to support quake-affected people in Afghanistan - Gulf NewsUAE sends 2500 tonnes of aid to support quake-affected people in Afghanistan  Gulf News

Afghanistan: Helicopter teams lead rescue after earthquake kills more than 800 - BBCAfghanistan: Helicopter teams lead rescue after earthquake kills more than 800  BBC

Search for survivors continues as more than 800 killed in Afghanistan quake - BBCSearch for survivors continues as more than 800 killed in Afghanistan quake  BBC

Desperate Call for Aid in Afghanistan's Crisis - DevdiscourseDesperate Call for Aid in Afghanistan's Crisis  Devdiscourse

UAE steps up earthquake aid to Afghanistan - Dubai Eye 103.8UAE steps up earthquake aid to Afghanistan  Dubai Eye 103.8

Funding urgently needed as thousands homeless after Afghanistan quake, says UN - ReutersFunding urgently needed as thousands homeless after Afghanistan quake, says UN  Reuters

3 Big Problems Afghanistan Should Address Before Asia Cup Encounter vs Bangladesh - OneCricket3 Big Problems Afghanistan Should Address Before Asia Cup Encounter vs Bangladesh  OneCricket

Pakistan beat Afghanistan, Pakistan won by 39 runs - ESPNcricinfoPakistan beat Afghanistan, Pakistan won by 39 runs  ESPNcricinfo