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Botox under burqas: Cosmetic surgery thrives under Taliban rule in Afghanistan despite salon ban
KABUL, Sept 18 — Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan’s capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler, and hair transplants reign. Despite the...
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Afghanistan: the Taliban cut off internet access
Today's headlines: Australia and Papua New Guinea issue joint statement, do not sign real defence agreement; In the Philippines,influencers form group against government corruption; In Vietnam, foreign investment continues following administrative...
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Internet Shutdown in Afghanistan Threatens Women’s Education and Media Freedom
On September 15, 2025, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada announced the shutdown of fiber-optic internet across Afghanistan. The ban was implemented the next day in northern Afghanistan’s Balkh province. Taliban officials told the media that the...
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Afghanistan pacer Naveenul Haq out of Asia Cup
Published on: September 17, 2025 8:53 AM Afghanistan’s fast bowler Naveenul Haq has been ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 after suffering a shoulder injury, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed. According to the ACB, Naveen...
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Cosmetic Surgery In Vogue In Afghanistan
Foreign doctors, especially from Turkey, travel to Kabul to train Afghans, who equally undertake internships in Istanbul, while equipment is imported from Asia or Europe. In this photograph taken on August 12, 2025, a surgical team performs hair...
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Botox and cosmetic surgery thrive in Afghanistan under Taliban rule
KABUL: Cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan’s capital offer a stark contrast to the austerity of Taliban rule with their fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas. Despite the country’s strict theocratic governance and widespread poverty,...
Iran’s industry minister visits Kabul to discuss trade barriers, joint projects
TEHRAN – A high-ranking Iranian economic delegation led by Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak arrived in Kabul on Monday for talks on boosting trade and investment with Afghanistan. Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce...
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Internet Shutdown Causes Major Banking Disruptions in Afghanistan
An internet shutdown across several Afghanistan provinces has severely disrupted banking services, forcing authorities to exempt financial institutions, while restrictions on communications and connectivity continue nationwide. Severe banking...
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Global film productions in Jordan drive over $500 million economic boost and 20% growth in tourist arrivals
(MENAFN- Omnesmedia) Amman, Jordan; September 15, 2025: “Wadi Rum is breathtaking in its scope. It's a natural wonderland for filmmakers," endorses acclaimed director Ridley Scott, whose blockbuster The Martian showcased Jordan's majestic...
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Botox Under Burqas: Cosmetic Surgery In Vogue In Afghanistan
Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler, and hair transplants reign. Despite the Taliban authorities'...
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Trump says US working to take back Bagram Air Base from Taliban
President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that he is working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, four years after America’s chaotic withdrawal from the country left the base in the Taliban’s hands. Trump floated...
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Exiled Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team to Tour India Ahead of Women’s World Cup
The exiled Afghanistan women’s cricket team, now based in Australia, will travel to India this October for matches ahead of the Women’s World Cup, symbolizing resilience. The exiled Afghanistan women’s cricket team is set to travel to India in...
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Pakistan's desperation for Chinese funds risks clash with Afghan Talib...
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Pakistan's desperation for Chinese funds risks clash with Afghan Taliban (Representational Image) New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan may have gloated about the fact that China insisted on Afghanistan being part of the China-Pakistan Economic...
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Pakistan’s Desperation For Chinese Funds Risks Clash With Afghan Taliban
New Delhi: Pakistan may have gloated about the fact that China insisted on Afghanistan being part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Project (CPEC) 2.0, but during his recent visit to China, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was left empty-handed...
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8m afs hotel being built for tourists in Bamyan
BAMYAN CITY (Pajhwok): Construction work has been initiated on a hotel at a cost of eight million afghanis in the capital of central Bamyan province to provide better services for tourists. Maulvi Rozi Mohammad Afkar, provincial mayor, told a...
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US travel ban hits international students, leaves them struggling midway
The United States’ stringent travel restrictions have thrown thousands of international students into uncertainty, as delayed visas and administrative roadblocks threaten their academic plans. Once a magnet for global talent, American universities...
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Afghanistan loses star bowler ahead of Asia Cup clash
Published on: September 15, 2025 5:32 PM Afghanistan cricket team suffered a major setback as fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq was ruled out of the Asia Cup. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced that Naveen-ul-Haq has not fully recovered from a...
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Taliban bans Wi-Fi in an Afghan province to ‘prevent immorality’
The Taliban leadership has imposed a ban on fibre optic internet in northern Afghanistan’s Balkh province, cutting off homes, businesses, and government offices from WiFi access. The move, announced Tuesday, is the first ban of its kind since the...
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‘Kabul Express’ is 19; Revisiting Kabir Khan’s Directorial
Nothing and everything move in Kabul Express. It’s a dry sardonic look at a time when 9/11 had changed politics all over the world. John and Arshad are the two Indian rookie journalists grappling with desert-borne strife and cynicism. Their...
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Would rather watch India vs Afghanistan: Sourav Ganguly says Pakistan not competition anymore
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has made it clear that he does not consider Pakistan's cricketing side a competition to their Indian rivals anymore. Ganguly is of the opinion that he would rather watch India face off against the likes of...
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