New Zealand have played 4 matches so far in the tournament. They have won 3 games and lost 1. New Zealand defeated India, Namibia, and Scotland but lost to Pakistan. With 6 points, they take the 2nd spot in group 2 points table. If they defeat Afghanistan in the next match, New Zealand will qualify … Read more
In some cases, a marriage might be considered invalid. This means that it is not legally recognised. A marriage will be considered invalid if: … the people getting married are related (including step siblings, step parents, half-siblings, adopted siblings, adoptive parents, or any blood relatives). Is there love in Afghanistan? I was born and … Read more
Do not call Afghans “Arabs” or “Middle Eastern”. Afghanistan is not located in the Middle East. It is a South Central Asian country composed of many different ethnicities, none of which are Arab. Does Afghanistan touch China? The Afghanistan–China border is a 76-kilometre-long (47 mi) boundary between Afghanistan and China, beginning at the tripoint of … Read more
The United States has been at war in the country for over 16 years — the longest in American history. Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for almost 40 years, during which the Afghan people have experienced a Communist coup, an invasion by the Soviet Union, and the rise of al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Just … Read more
Stunning cobalt-blue lakes with natural travertine dams in Band-e-Amir, the pristine, soaring Pamir Mountains, through which some of the world’s last snow leopards prowl—far from the simplistic, violent, and drab images preferred by the media, Afghanistan is a beautiful and multifaceted nation. Lonely Planet once described Afghanistan as a “vastly appealing country.” Having married into … Read more
Afghanistan is one of 16 countries in the world where the drinking of alcoholic beverages at any age is illegal for most of its citizens. Violation of the law by locals is subject to punishment in accordance with the Sharia law. Drinkers can be fined, imprisoned or prescribed 60 lashes with whip. According to the … Read more
t has six bordering countries that include Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Pakistan, and China. Afghanistan is famous for its pomegranates in Asia. Let’s explore more about this war-torn country with some interesting facts. What clothes do they wear in Afghanistan? Most Afghans are Muslim and virtually all Afghan women wear a head covering based on the … Read more
Taliban are back – what next for Afghanistan? War in Afghanistan (2001-present) Fighting has been going on for 40 years – most Afghans can’t remember a time of peace after 20 years of war, the Taliban has swept to victory in Afghanistan. The group completed their shockingly rapid advance across the country by capturing Kabul … Read more
Soviet Union invades Afghanistan On December 24, 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan, under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. As midnight approached, the Soviets organized a massive military airlift into Kabul, involving an estimated 280 transport aircraft and three divisions of almost 8,500 men each. Within a few days, the … Read more
Do not call Afghans “Arabs” or “Middle Eastern”. Afghanistan is not located in the Middle East. It is a South Central Asian country composed of many different ethnicities, none of which are Arab. What drives Afghanistan’s economy? Afghanistan is one of the world’s poorest countries. Many years of war and political instability have left the … Read more