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Residents Warn Bost Fortress in Helmand Risks Collapse Without Restoration
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Residents Warn Bost Fortress in Helmand Risks Collapse Without Restoration

Residents in Helmand province warn that the historic Bost Fortress, dating back thousands of years, is at risk of collapse due to erosion and neglect without urgent restoration.

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Rashid Khan Named Captain of Afghanistan's Squad for T20 World Cup
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Rashid Khan Named Captain of Afghanistan's Squad for T20 World Cup

Rashid Khan was appointed captain of Afghanistan's 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, with Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq returning to the side. The team, fresh off a semi-final run in 2024, faces New Zealand first in Group D.

Afghanistan Faces New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2026 Opener
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Afghanistan Faces New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2026 Opener

Afghanistan's cricket team opens its 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai, India, in a challenging Group 4 that includes South Africa, UAE and Canada.

Residents Warn Historic Begum Minaret in Ghazni Province at Risk of Collapse
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Residents Warn Historic Begum Minaret in Ghazni Province at Risk of Collapse

Residents in Ghazni's Jaghatu district warn that the ancient Begum Minaret risks collapse due to neglect and ageing, urging Taliban authorities for urgent restoration. The site, a symbol of regional cultural identity, has drawn tourist interest amid broader preservation challenges in Afghanistan.

Kandahar and Nangarhar Host Afghanistan's Grade 1 Provincial T20 Cricket Tournament
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Kandahar and Nangarhar Host Afghanistan's Grade 1 Provincial T20 Cricket Tournament

Afghanistan's Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Grade 1 Provincial T20 Tournament launched Tuesday in Kandahar and Nangarhar, marking the first dual-format edition to scout talent. The event runs through Feb. 13, with semis and final in Nangarhar.