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Taliban govt bans women from playing any sport
One of the decisions taken by the IEA's cultural commission, womens have been barred from playing cricket or any other sport, in which their bodies could be seen. "It wasn't necessary for women to play cricket because they might face a situation where their face and body will not be covered. Islam does not allow women to be seen like this", said Ahmadullah Wasiq, deputy head of Taliban's cultural commission.
Hibatullah Akhundzada to lead Taliban govt in Afghanistan
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that the group will reject foreigners' intervention over the name and structure of the next government, reports TOLO News. "We will not allow anyone to interfere in Afghanistan's affairs. The government name, its type, and form belong to the Afghans and they will decide," Mujahid said.
Kabul airport to be ready for int'l flights in 3 days: Report
According to the Khaama News report, the technical teams from Qatar and Turkey are working alongside Afghan engineers at the airport. "The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan asked Qatar and Turkey to send their experts and help them in repairing the airport which was made ready for domestic flights in three days but international flights are yet to take off and land from the airport.
Acting Afghan PM calls on former officials to return home
In an interview with Al Jazeera on Wednesday, Akhund also said that the caretaker government would guarantee the security of diplomats, embassies and humanitarian relief institutions, stressing that the group wanted to establish positive and strong relations with countries in the region and beyond.
Afghanistan's new interior minister is a terrorist, US not in a rush to recognize Taliban govt: White House
Talking to media persons at her daily news conference, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that no one in the current US administration, including the President, believes that the Taliban are respected and valued members of the global community, adding the new acting interior minister is a Haqqani network terrorist.
China endorses Taliban’s interim government, provides aid worth $31 million to Afghanistan
Taking part in the first meeting of the neighbouring countries in Asia, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said China will provide 200 million yuan (USD 31 million) worth of grains, winter supplies, vaccines, and medicines to Afghanistan, India Today reported.
Afghanistan students in Bengaluru protest against Pakistan
One of the protesters, Ferat Ahmad Noori said that the protest is being organised against Pakistan for supporting the Taliban which includes designated terrorists. "Pakistan has bombed Panjshir province only to help Taliban terrorists. The protests are happening across the world including Germany and Iran. We want the world to know about Taliban, about Pakistan. They are killing women, children and people. It's not human," said Masood.
Taliban omits Ministry for Women, UN body says it’s a violation of international treaty
"I am disappointed by the apparent decision to no longer include a Ministry for Women among the institutions of government. Such ministries are found around the world and reflect governments' commitment to ensure respect for women's human rights. To no longer have such a ministry in Afghanistan is a further step backwards," Pramila Patten, the acting head of UN Women, said in a statement.
Panjshir resistance to declare parallel govt in Afghanistan
The front termed the Taliban's caretaker government as illegitimate and a vivid enmity with the people of Afghanistan, Khaama News reported. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan announced a 33-member caretaker government on Tuesday, which will be led by Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund.
Newly-formed Afghan setup throws up more questions than answers
The list of ministers also include veteran Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani, who has been given the important Interior Ministry. Sirajuddin Haqqani is on the FBI's most wanted list with a bounty of $5 million on his head. Haqqani headed the widely feared Haqqani network of the Taliban and has been accused of many deadly attacks and kidnappings in the past.
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