Uzbekistan has agreed to sign export contracts worth $44 million with Afghan entrepreneurs, as announced by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan. These contracts were finalized during a three-day visit to Tashkent by a delegation of Afghan businessmen, as reported by The Times of Central Asia on Tuesday, April 30th. Furthermore, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan are in the process of establishing an Uzbekistan-Afghanistan Business Council, with 18 Afghan companies slated to become members. Afghanistan’s import market is estimated at $7 billion, with high demand for agricultural products, processed foods, textiles, leather goods, electrical components, and construction materials.
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Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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Herat: The terrorist group Daesh has claimed responsibility for a gun attack on a minority Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan, resulting in the death of six people on Monday. Abdul Mateen Qani, a spokesman for the interior ministry, stated on Tuesday morning that an unidentified assailant opened fire on civilian worshippers in a mosque in Herat province’s Guzara district around 9:00 p.m. local time the previous night. Qani reported the death of six civilians and one injured person via the social media platform X. The regional chapter of Daesh asserted late on Tuesday that multiple gunmen armed with machine guns…
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s meteorological department announced on Wednesday that April of this year marked the hottest on record, with the country and much of the region grappling with an oppressive heatwave. The relentless rise in temperatures is attributed to the profound impacts of climate change, which has led to longer, more frequent, and more intense heatwaves. The scorching conditions prompted the Bangladeshi government to close schools nationwide, affecting approximately 32 million students. Muhammad Abul Kalam Mallik, a senior forecaster at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, described the heatwave as unprecedented, covering around 80 percent of the country. According to Mallik, last month…
In the early hours of Wednesday, at least seven policemen sustained injuries as terrorists belonging to a banned outfit launched an assault on a police checkpost in Punjab’s Taunsa Sharif district. As per a spokesperson from the Punjab Police, the attackers targeted the Jhangi checkpost, marking the second such incident within a span of two months. Approximately 20 terrorists, armed with grenades, rocket launchers, and laser-light guns, orchestrated the attack. The spokesperson noted that the police team successfully thwarted the assault despite facing aggression from multiple directions. However, the terrorists retreated after exhausting their ammunition, failing in their attempt to…
RAWALPINDI: General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), delivered the keynote address at the Pakistan-Britain Regional Stability Conference held at the National Defense University. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that the conference aimed to address regional stability issues between Pakistan and Britain, with COAS Asim Munir highlighting key perspectives in his speech. The event saw the presence of British Chief of General Staff, Roland Walker, along with Sir Patrick Sanders, the designated British Chief of General Staff, among other notable speakers. Additionally, experts from various fields, defense officials, intellectuals, and civil society representatives participated, fostering diverse discussions.…
UNITED NATIONS: The UN’s humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths in a statement on Tuesday warned that a ground offensive by Israeli troops in Rafah city of Gaza would be a tragedy beyond words. Griffiths said the truth is that a ground operation in Rafah would be a massive tragedy and no humanitarian plan can counter that. His statement comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced to launch an offensive on Rafah, which is hosting some 1.5 million Palestinian refugees. As Hamas weighs a truce plan proposed in Cairo negotiations with the US, Egyptian, and Qatari mediators, Netanyahu is determined to…
KFC Malaysia have shuttered over 100 branches due to the continuous boycott by people protesting the company’s ties to Israel, which are continuously killing Palestinians in Gaza Strip. As tensions escalated in Gaza, a wave of activism swept through the region, prompting some to actively avoid Western brands perceived to have affiliations with Israel. Although QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, the company overseeing KFC and Pizza Hut franchises in Malaysia, has not officially confirmed the number of affected outlets, reports suggest that employees are being offered transfers to other locations to mitigate the impact. The temporary closure of KFC outlets…
Afghanistan has finalized its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA this June, with Rashid Khan slated to lead the team. Compared to the previous edition in 2022, Afghanistan has introduced some fresh faces to the squad, including Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq, and Noor Ahmad. Interestingly, Hashmatullah Shahidi, who captained Afghanistan in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, is notably absent from the squad, with his last T20I appearance dating back to 2022. One of the exciting additions is young talent Nangyal Kharoti, who showcased his skills during…
WASHINGTON: The US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel has reaffirmed the mutual commitment of the United States and Pakistan to address regional security challenges. Patel underscored Pakistan’s significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and reiterated unwavering US support for their ongoing efforts. “In combating threats to regional stability, we stand together with Pakistan,” Patel stated. “Recognizing the sacrifices they’ve made, we fully endorse their ongoing endeavors.” Furthermore, the US has reiterated its backing for initiatives aimed at safeguarding the well-being of Pakistani citizens, stressing the imperative of upholding the rule of law and safeguarding human rights within the…
LONDONE: England, the reigning champions of the 2022 edition, unveiled their squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday, as reported by the ICC. Making a notable return to the international cricket scene after a year-long hiatus due to injury, Jofra Archer finds his place secured in England’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Having last represented England in March 2023, Archer has been on a journey of recovery from an elbow injury that kept him sidelined for nearly 12 months. Archer’s path to recovery has been fraught with challenges since 2021, including…
