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An outlook of Kabul city under Coronavirus lockdown
Kabul is living its hard time, facing the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic – although people do not take it seriously, the city is experiencing a lock-down.
Kabul is the second Afghan city hit by the virus. Though several cases are being tested positive for the virus in the capital Kabul every day, and restrictions have been announced by the authorities, neither the disease nor the restrictions on movements have been taken seriously by most people. Many believe that the real concern is that if the inconsideration and the recklessness continue, the city will walk into an uncontrollable situation.
Kabul City footage under Coronavirus lockdown
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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in all over Afghanistan is now in hundreds.
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Allaudin area of Kabul; movement seems less than it was before.
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Bagh-e Bala area of Kabul; now deserted.
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Dahanai Nal area of Kabul; People work here despite the lockdown.
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Central area of Kabul, Dar-ul-Aman represents a decent curfew.
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Enhesarat area of Kabul; People still work here reasoning poverty.
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Kart-e-Char, the heart of Kabul; lockdown almost welcomed by people.
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Kart-e-Mamoorin area; deserted for the sake of the lockdown.
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Kart-e-Parwan; People seem to be abiding by the lockdown.
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Kot-e-Sangi area of Kabul; Few people walk around.
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Pol-e-Sokhta area of Kabul – Commuted as usual.
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Qowa-e-Markaz Road, a commercial spot of Kabul; no trade activities are seen.
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Darwaza-e-Sher, hillside area; inhabited by the poor – the quarantine has been painful here.
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The quarantine measures have been imposed in many other countries across the world. To name a few, US, India and Brazil have been implementing curfew as a part of efforts to slow down the transmission of the Coronavirus. Meanwhile, Americas, Indians and Brazilians have welcomed the lock down, helping the government in the fight against the COVID-19 by staying put.
Freeway connections in Rio de Janeiro
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Empty soccer fields in the Flamengo neigborhood of Rio de Janeiro
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Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro
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Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro
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The Candelaria church and Presidente Vargas Avenue in Rio de Janeiro’s downtown
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A mall parking in Rio de Janeiro’s Barra da Tijuca neighborhood
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The Rio-Niteroi bridge in Rio de Janeir
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The Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
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The Rio das Pedras slum in Rio de Janeiro
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Presidente Vargas Avenue in Rio de Janeiro
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Many US states and cities have told their citizens to stay home and avoid contact with other people. These images show how empty schools, parking lots and city streets have become.
US cities in Coronavirus quarantine, seen from above
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US cities in Coronavirus quarantine, seen from above
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US cities in Coronavirus quarantine, seen from above
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US cities in Coronavirus quarantine, seen from above
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US cities in Coronavirus quarantine, seen from above
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In India, a three-week nationwide lockdown has been imposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an attempt to halt the spread of the Coronavirus.
India’s 1.3billion population in lockdown – in pictures
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India’s 1.3billion population in lockdown – in pictures
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India’s 1.3billion population in lockdown – in pictures
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India’s 1.3billion population in lockdown – in pictures
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India’s 1.3billion population in lockdown – in pictures
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Special meeting will be held to launch Afghanistan–Russia joint commission, says Kabulov
Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, on Wednesday met with Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul and said a special meeting will be held on the sidelines of the Kazan Forum to officially launch the permanent joint commission between Russia and Afghanistan.
According to a statement issued by the Afghan foreign ministry, Kabulov said that expanding relations with Afghanistan is important to Russia, and for that purpose, Moscow has taken steps to remove obstacles in the path of developing bilateral ties.
This comes after Moscow last week removed the Islamic Emirate from their list of militant organizations.
During the meeting, Muttaqi expressed appreciation for Russia’s recent move to remove the IEA from its list of banned organizations and stated that the Islamic Emirate will soon appoint a diplomat at the ambassadorial level to serve in Moscow.
The two sides also discussed enhancing bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Russia, expanding economic and trade cooperation, and addressing certain regional issues.
The 16th International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: Kazan Forum” will be held from May 13 to 18 in the city of Kazan, Russia. Afghan products and goods will be showcased at the event.
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Balochistan business chamber asks Islamabad to issue work permits to Afghan refugees
This comes amid Pakistan’s ongoing campaign to expel hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees living in the country.
The Balochistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Quetta, Pakistan, has appealed to the federal government to issue work permits to skilled Afghan refugees who work in various sectors including mining and agriculture.
Haji Akhtar Kakar, the vice president of the chamber of commerce and industry, made the request while pointing out that the existing shortage of skilled labour could worsen further if the issue was not addressed promptly, Dawn news reported.
This comes amid Pakistan’s ongoing campaign to expel hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees living in the country.
Akhtar said however that due to Balochistan’s deteriorating security situation, mine owners, farmers and industrialists have had to rely on Afghans for skilled labor as Pakistani workers from other provinces were reluctant to move to Balochistan.
According to him, the decision to expel Afghan refugees had severely impacted the agriculture, mining, and industrial sectors in Balochistan, as a significant portion of the workforce came from Afghanistan.
Acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Attaullah Omari, on Tuesday met with a delegation and representatives from the Chinese private sector in Kabul and they discussed expanding cooperation, investment in agriculture, livestock, and irrigation, as well as sharing China’s experiences with Afghanistan.
In a statement, the agriculture ministry said that the Chinese delegation emphasized the Beijing private sector’s interest in investing in Afghanistan’s agriculture and livestock sectors.
The Chinese delegation also expressed readiness to begin practical projects once certain facilities such as land leasing are arranged, the statement read.
The Chinese delegation also met with Nooruddin Azizi, the acting Minister of Industry and Commerce.
During this meeting, Azizi stated that they would provide all necessary facilities for foreign investors.
Over the past three years, most Chinese companies have shown interest in investing in Afghanistan’s mining sector. However, this marks the first time that Chinese investors are seeking to invest in the country’s agriculture sector.
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