Taliban and how this group has impacted Afghanistan. Then discuss what role the Taliban plays throughout the novel. Who are the Taliban? Taliban comes from the Arabic word “taleb” meaning “one who is seeking”‚ but the meaning has slowly evolved to become “one who is seeking religious knowledge.” 1 Probably the most globally known group in the world today is the Taliban‚ a group consisting of Students of Islamic Knowledge Movement‚ which governed Afghanistan from 1996 until it was overthrown in late
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affected the image of the country throughout the world 3. More than 800 Hazaras have been killed only in Pakistan during the last decade Don’t confuse HAZARA with HAZARAWAAL HAZARA: the separate Persian speaking ethnic group mostly living in Afghanistan HAZARAWAL: The people living In HAZARA District‚ in KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA province of Pakistan. HINDKU is their mother tongue. Theories about their origin: The first theory suggests that they are the descendants of Mongolians and Turks; this theory
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stratification‚ status‚ profession and requirements of clothing from everyday uniform to a mass youth cult uniform. Status symbols‚ group affiliation and branding. Veblen’s Theory of the Leisure Class. Mass production and fashion cycles. Fashion in Afghanistan Before war Afghans were very fashion follower. Any new trend which came from Europe or USA followed by Afghans very quickly. And it was easily acceptable for the Afghan people. The availability of the fashionable products were very easily find
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Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (www.forisb.org/fpolicy). Pakistan is strategically located in close proximity to the affluent Middle East. It is in position geographically to be a gateway of trade for many land-locked countries‚ such as Afghanistan and those of central Asia. It is also in proximity to the enormous East Asian Markets. The trade relations of Pakistan have been very diverse‚ for trade has been opened between them and countries in the Middle East as well as the Far East. The
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heritage of cottage-based craftsmanship passed through generations of families. Afghanistan produces several types of handmade carpets‚ including felted wool carpets (namads)‚ flat non-pile fabric woven carpets (kilims)‚ and pile and knotted carpets made from wool‚ silk‚ and cotton. Although carpet weaving by far dominates this sector‚ other textile items of cotton‚ wool‚ silk and cashmere are also made in Afghanistan. The manufacture of carpets is largely accomplished by a huge network of weavers
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that he rescued from the war ridden lands of Afghanistan named Sohrab arrived at the San Francisco airport terminal welcomed by their family. Amir a sensitive and intelligent young writer and son of the deceased Baba a well known Kabul businessman risked his own life going back to his country and town of Kabul to save his best friend/former servant’s son Sohrab. A man named Assef who abused Sohrab on a daily basis was keeping him hostage in Afghanistan. So out of Amir’s good will and the small fortune
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of Osama Bin Laden‚ the man who personally claimed responsibility of the 9/11 attacks. The Taliban did not comply however‚ and thus the United States invaded Afghanistan. Although Bin Laden was officially declared dead on the second of May‚ 2011 the United States’ forces remain in Afghanistan until today. The decade long war in Afghanistan‚ also referred to as “Operation Enduring Freedom‚” has continued to take lives with each passing year. As of February 2014‚ according to costsofwar.org‚ “at least
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Cultural World Assessment. I have decided to focus on the culture of Afghanistan as I believe it to have vast differences to our western culture. Afghanistan is located in Southern Asia‚ north and west of Pakistan and east of Iran. The population is roughly 29 million‚ the religion is Muslim and is separated into two sectors being Sunni Muslim 80% and Shi Muslim 19%. Pastu and Dari are the official languages spoken in Afghanistan. Muslim faith is not just a belief but also a strict lifestyle and
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How do you see the future of Durand line in the post with drawl scenario of U.S. led NATO forces from Afghanistan? A due consideration may be given to the nature of Pak- Afghan relations. The Durand line is referred to a 2‚640km long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established in 1893 after an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rehman Khan. The line with mild modification after the Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919 was inherited by Pakistan
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help you learn more about Afghanistan. In his follow up novel to The Kite Runner‚ Hosseini has once again created a heartbreaking masterpiece that connects readers with life in Afghanistan over the past several decades and highlights the common hopes‚ dreams and struggles that make us human. The story is straightforward‚ the writing beautiful in its simplicity and use of well-chosen metaphors. It draws the reader into the lives of its characters. The history of Afghanistan is marked by death and
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