India’s Pharma Opportunity in Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s pharmaceutical sector is witnessing a strategic opening in Afghanistan’s healthcare market following a visible breakdown in Afghanistan–Pakistan trade relations. Repeated border disruptions, transit uncertainty, and political frictions have weakened Pakistan’s role as Afghanistan’s

International

Afghanistan Floods Kill at Least 17 After Heavy Rains

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall and snowfall has claimed at least 17 lives across several regions of Afghanistan, according to local authorities. The flash floods struck parts of western, central, northern and southern provinces, sweeping through villages and low lying areas with little warning. Officials said several others were injured as homes and

Cricket Sports

Afghanistan Name Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has named its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. All-rounder Rashid Khan will lead the team as captain. Afghanistan is placed in Group D alongside New Zealand, South Africa, the United […]

International

Netanyahu Clears Record Israel Gas Export Deal to Egypt

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved Israel’s largest-ever natural gas export agreement, a deal valued at about $35 billion to supply gas to Egypt over the long term. The agreement is linked to production from the offshore Leviathan gas field and will use existing pipeline infrastructure to transport gas to Egypt. Israeli officials described […]

International

Pakistan And Afghanistan Exchange Heavy Fire Along Border

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy gunfire along their shared border on Friday, adding to tensions that have been building over recent weeks. Officials from both countries confirmed the incident. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but the firing caused alarm on both sides of the frontier. Conflicting Claims From Both Sides Afghan authorities said […]

International

Saudi-Mediated Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail in Riyadh

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

A fresh round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, hosted in Riyadh under Saudi Arabia’s mediation, ended without any agreement. The discussions were aimed at easing tensions between the two neighbours, particularly over cross-border terrorism and security cooperation. However, both sides held firm to their positions, leading to yet another deadlock. No Breakthrough

International

US Halts Afghan Immigration After DC Guard Shooting

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The United States has halted all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals after a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that left two National Guard members critically injured. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the suspension is indefinite and will remain until a full review of national security and vetting protocols is completed. Officials

International

Pakistan Air Strike Kills Civilians In Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Taliban administration has accused Pakistan of carrying out an air strike in Khost province that killed nine children and one woman. Officials said the attack hit a residential home in the Ger-Bzwo area on Monday night, destroying the structure and killing members of the same family. Four other civilians were reportedly injured in additional […]

International

Kabul Invites Indian Firms To Revive Idle Mines

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Afghanistan has invited Indian companies to help revive several idle mining sites across the country. Afghan officials told Indian industry representatives that the sector holds major potential for growth and employment if foreign firms can restart long-stalled projects. Opportunities And Concerns According to Kabul, minerals such as iron ore, copper and rare earth

International

Afghanistan Seeks Higher Trade, More Use of Chabahar Port

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Afghanistan has urged India to increase bilateral trade and make wider use of Iran’s Chabahar Port, during talks held in New Delhi this week. Afghan Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi met India’s Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada and called for stronger connectivity as Kabul looks for more reliable alternatives to traditional transit routes. Chabahar […]