Afghanistan gears up to face wrath of flash floods

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Kabul: Afghanistan is reeling from devastating flash floods triggered by seasonal rains, claiming the lives of hundreds and leaving many injured, according to a Taliban official. The deluge primarily struck the northern region, with Baghlan province bearing the brunt of the disaster. Initial reports from officials indicate at least 50 casualties and widespread property destruction across multiple districts. In the neighboring Takhar province, state-owned media outlets have confirmed the deaths of at least 20 individuals due to the floods.     Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban’s chief spokesperson, took to the…

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Afghanistan unveils its squad for T20 WC

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New Delhi: Afghanistan have announced their 15-man squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled to be held in West Indies and USA in June this year. Rashid Khan will lead the Afghanistan team. According to an ICC report, Afghanistan have made some changes to their squad compared to the 2022 edition, with Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq and Noor Ahmad being included in the squad. Hashmatullah Shahidi did not get a place However, Hashmatullah Shahidi, who led Afghanistan in the World Cup last year, has not been able to…

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