Islamabad - The purist Islamic Taleban have changed the name of Afghanistan from the Islamic State of Afghanistan to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, a broadcast on Talebancontrolled radio said yesterday. The change formalises the position as head of state of Mullah Mohammed Omar, who is known as Emir al-Momineen (Leader of the Faithful). - (Reuters)
Afghanistan changes name
Islamabad - The purist Islamic Taleban have changed the name of Afghanistan from the Islamic State of Afghanistan to the Islamic…
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