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Taliban appeal to Afghan private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan’s mass deportation drive

The Taliban are appealing to Afghanistan's private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan's mass deportation drive

The Independent UK

World Cup: Afghanistan keep semifinal hopes alive after a big win over Netherlands

LUCKNOW: Half centuries by Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah and veteran Mohammad Nabi's superb bowling spell helped a clinical Afghanistan register a seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands to keep their World Cup semifinal hopes alive at the Ekana stadium on Friday.

The Times of India

India game gave us a bit of confidence, says Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

NEW DELHI: In the midst of a compelling World Cup campaign, Afghanistan's cricket team is gaining confidence despite a recent loss to India. Head coach Jonathan Trott sees this defeat as a pivotal moment, affirming that his squad is starting to believe they can win and dominate games.

The Times of India

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Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs NED | India game was the turning point: Jonathan Trott

Neth. coach Cook blames run outs for loss to Afghanistan; Afghan coach Trott sees India match as turning point; Afghan team to face Aus & S.Africa in last two matches, focusing on own game.

The Hindu

It will be a big achievement if we can make World Cup semis, says Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, dedicated his team's recent victory over the Netherlands to the people enduring hardship back in their home country. He emphasised that the team is still nurturing aspirations of progressing to the World Cup semi-finals.

The Times of India

Afghanistan keep Cricket World Cup dream alive with thumping win over Netherlands

Decisive match against Australia up next for impressive minnows

Evening Standard

AFG vs NED: Afghanistan beat Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final bid

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands, significantly bolstering their prospects of advancing to the World Cup semi-finals.

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‘Why am I being sent back?’ Hurt, anger for Afghans pushed out by Pakistan

Thousands of Afghans whose only home has been Pakistan are being forced to go to a country unprepared to take them in.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan cruise past Netherlands by seven wickets: Cricket World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Afghanistan won their fourth match of this World Cup to move to fifth in the table, comfortably overhauling the Netherlands’ 179 to win by seven wickets

The Guardian - UK

World Cup: Netherlands opt to bat against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat against Afghanistan in the 34th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow on Friday.

The Times of India

World Cup, Afghanistan vs Netherlands: Battle of the giant-killers

No longer just minnows, can Afghanistan stay in the hunt for a semis spot by beating the Netherlands today?

The Times of India

India through, Bangladesh out: Where do other teams stand in the race to World Cup semis

NEW DELHI: The dominant fashion in which India stormed into the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup is nothing less than a fairytale. Seven matches, seven wins, including a demolition job against Sri Lanka in their seventh match on Thursday for a massive 302-run victory -- there'll be few who…

The Times of India

Trott credits Ajay Jadeja for Afghanistan's power show in World Cup

Afghanistan's success in WC due to Ajay Jadeja's mentorship; Trott lauds him for keeping team in high spirits. His presence made job easier. Pitch re-laid at Ekana stadium, nullifying home advantage. Afghans have won against big teams, ready for Dutch challenge.

The Hindu

Netherlands plan to rein in Afghanistan spin kings in World Cup encounter

NEW DELHI: Colin Ackermann, the Netherlands all-rounder, downplayed the threat presented by Afghanistan's spin prowess ahead of their crucial match for a World Cup semi-final spot in Lucknow.

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The Independent UK

Netherlands vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

Follow all the action from Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

The Hindu

IND vs SL | India must keep the winning tempo going against Sri Lanka

India must not loosen up and keep the winning tempo going against Sri Lanka as it sends a message to the opposition that they are determined to win the trophy at home, writes Sunil Gavaskar in his column for The Hindu

The Hindu

ED conducts searches in Punjab drug trafficking case

ED searches 25 premises in Punjab in connection with major drug trafficking racket busted by NCB. Seized ₹4.5 crore, phones, laptops, papers. 14 NCB officials awarded for busting international syndicate. Network runs from Ludhiana, sources heroin from Dubai, Afghanistan, Pakistan. Arrested 19, seized 40 kg heroin, 204 bank accounts, 52…

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan starts mass deportation of undocumented Afghans

Authorities go ‘door to door’ to round up and return thousands – many who fled from the Taliban – on first day of nationwide crackdown

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The Independent UK

Thousands of Afghans waiting in Pakistan hotels for transfer to Britain as Islamabad starts crackdown

Around 3,000 Afghans who have been approved for refuge in Britain are stranded in UK-funded hotels in Islamabad

Al Jazeera

‘Where do I go back to?’: Expelled Afghans battle chaos at Pakistan border

Nearly 1.7 million undocumented Afghans ordered to leave the country by Wednesday as ‘holding centres’ are set up.

The Independent UK

Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

Pakistani security forces have launched sweeps to arrest and deport Afghans who are in the country illegally, sending dozens back after a government-set deadline for them to leave expired

The Independent UK

Murdered, tortured or in hiding from the Taliban: The special forces abandoned by Britain

A major joint investigation has uncovered shocking evidence that Afghan soldiers who were trained, paid and worked ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with UK forces have been denied relocation to Britain and left to face torture and death

The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t ignore us’: Afghans awaiting UK relocation fear time is running out

Some have waited years in Pakistan for Britain to fulfil its promises – and are now at risk of deportation

The Times of India

Race to ICC World Cup Semi-Finals: The qualification scenarios for each team

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's seven-wicket win in the ICC World Cup on Tuesday kept their hopes of semi-finals alive, but the result made the losing team Bangladesh the first to be eliminated from the tournament.

WEKU

In a new expulsion campaign, Pakistan is forcing many Afghans out of the country

Pakistan has drawn criticism for warning those living in the country illegally to leave or be arrested and deported after Oct. 31. The U.N. says over 2 million undocumented Afghans live in Pakistan.

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