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The Asia Cup preparation dominates the cricket discussion this week as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE get ready for a competitive tri-series in Sharjah. Starting Friday, the three teams will use this contest as a dress rehearsal for the much-anticipated Asia Cup next month. With the matches taking place on UAE soil, the conditions are …
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A deadly Afghanistan bus crash killed at least 25 passengers and left 27 others injured on Wednesday. The accident occurred on the Kabul-Kandahar highway near Maidan Wardak province, highlighting the growing dangers of road travel in the country. Authorities blamed the tragedy on the driver’s negligence. Tragedy on the Kabul-Kandahar Highway The crash took place …
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A recent UN report has raised alarm over widespread rights violations faced by Afghan returnees under Taliban control. The report, published on July 24, 2025, outlines serious abuses such as arbitrary detention, torture, and threats targeting those forced to return from Iran and Pakistan. Vulnerable groups include women, girls, former government affiliates, journalists, and activists. …
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Health authorities in Afghanistan have stressed the urgent need for polio vaccination among children returning from Pakistan. The call comes amid growing concerns about virus transmission across borders and the ongoing efforts to eliminate polio in the region. High-Risk Cross-Border Movement The Afghan Polio Eradication Program highlighted that returning families—particularly from areas with limited vaccination …
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PESHAWAR: Residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s capital city were startled on Wednesday as a mild earthquake struck the region. According to the Seismological Centre, the tremor measured 4.7 on the Richter Scale and had its epicentre in the Hindu Kush mountain range of Afghanistan. The earthquake, though not powerful enough to cause damage, was strong enough …
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced a major diplomatic upgrade on Friday. He stated that Pakistan will elevate its Chargé d’Affaires in Kabul to the level of an ambassador. The decision follows Dar’s recent visit to Afghanistan and signals a warming relationship between the two countries. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Dar …
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Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have agreed to the CPEC expansion into Afghan territory, a major development in regional connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative. This decision was made during a trilateral meeting in Beijing, signaling stronger cooperation among the three nations. Beijing Hosts Trilateral Talks The informal meeting brought together Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister …
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After nearly a month of suspension, the Torkham border has reopened for pedestrians, allowing thousands on both sides to cross into Pakistan and Afghanistan. The closure, which began on February 21, followed tensions between Pakistani and Afghan security forces over construction activities near the border. The long-awaited reopening comes after successful negotiations between jirga leaders …
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Pakistan has warned the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is becoming an umbrella group for regional terror organizations. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Munir Akram, raised concerns during a UNSC meeting on Afghanistan. He stated that over 20 terrorist groups operate from Afghan soil, posing the greatest …
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US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the individual responsible for the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing had been arrested with Pakistan’s assistance. The suspect is now being extradited to the United States to face justice. The attack at Kabul’s airport during the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan killed 13 US service members and approximately …
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Pakistan and Uzbekistan agreed to increase bilateral trade from $400 million to $2 billion. The commitment was made during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Uzbekistan. Both sides pledged to strengthen ties in investment, connectivity, and tourism. Prime Minister Shehbaz and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held one-on-one and delegation-level talks. They discussed trade, economic cooperation, …
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Pakistan has closed the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan after the Afghan Taliban began trench construction near the frontier. The move, which took effect late Friday night, has halted all pedestrian and trade movement, escalating tensions between the two neighbors. This latest border closure comes amid ongoing security concerns and increased militant attacks in Pakistan. …
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The Foreign Office (FO) has asserted that foreign affairs fall under federal jurisdiction. This statement comes in response to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s plan to send delegations to Afghanistan for talks on security and economic ties. Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan clarified that foreign relations are a federal matter. “Under the Constitution, foreign …
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Late Tuesday night, Pakistan launched airstrikes inside Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of the Pakistan Taliban (TTP). These strikes mark the first cross-border operation since March, escalating tensions between the neighboring nations. The Taliban-led Afghan government has vowed retaliation, calling the strikes a violation of Afghan sovereignty. Details of the Airstrikes The airstrikes were conducted in Paktika …
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At least 50 people lost their lives in two devastating bus crashes on the Kabul-Kandahar Highway in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province. The tragic accidents, which occurred late Wednesday, highlight the persistent dangers on one of the country’s busiest routes. Provincial and national officials have called for immediate investigations to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Two …
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Islamabad: Emphasizing its commitment to regional peace, Afghanistan’s Taliban government has assured Pakistan that Afghan soil will not be used by terrorist groups for attacks across the border. Afghan Chargé d’Affaires (CdA) Mawlawi Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb underscored this stance during a seminar in Islamabad, stressing the importance of regional stability to bolster economic cooperation. The …
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Russia has made “a principle decision” to remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations. This announcement came on Friday. It was reported by Russian state media TASS. Zamir Kamulov, Putin’s envoy for Afghanistan, made the statement. He noted that Russia’s foreign ministry and security service are finalizing the legal details for this significant …
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An Afghanistan Bomb Explosion rocked the city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Saturday, killing a security guard and injuring several journalists, along with three children, during an event honoring the media. The explosion occurred just two days after Daesh claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing that killed Mohammad Dawood Muzammil, the Taliban governor of Balkh province, in …
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Judge Rules 9/11 Victims Cannot Seize Afghanistan Central Bank Funds. A federal judge in New York has ruled that the families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks cannot seize $3.5 billion in funds belonging to Afghanistan’s central bank. The assets, held in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, were frozen on …
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Officials from both Afghanistan and Pakistan have confirmed that the main border crossing between the two countries was closed on Monday, and residents in the area reported hearing gunfire near the usually busy border transit point. The reason for the closure of the Torkham border crossing near the Khyber Pass was not immediately clear, but …
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Prince Harry recently released his autobiographical book called ‘Spare’ which became a best-selling book according to the publisher of the book. In this book, Harry revealed some minute details about his life in the Royal Family, his relationship with his parents and brother, his personal encounters, fights, and his time in the Afghanistan war. About …
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The Taliban government has been struggling for a while due to the economic crisis and the unavailability of foreign funding. Now, the Taliban have decided to adopt a new strategy to deal with the economic crisis. Afghan Commerce Minister, Haji Noorudin Azizi suggests that Afghanistan must focus on growing and using domestic products. Also, the …
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Restrictions on women are increasing day by day in Taliban ruled Afghanistan that is causing huge problems for women. A few days ago, Taliban government in Afghanistan banned women from their universities and stole their rights to higher education. Women set out of their houses and gathered on the streets of Kabul to protest against …
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