Cricket Sports
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan strongly condemned Pakistan following a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province that killed three Afghan cricketers. He described the attack as “immoral and barbaric,” and expressed deep sorrow at the loss. Details of the Incident The Afghanistan Cricket Board reported that the players—identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—were
Cricket Sports
Afghanistan has pulled out of the T20 tri-nation series that was to be hosted in Pakistan, following the death of three Afghan cricketers in a cross-border airstrike. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the decision in a statement. Players Killed in Border Strike The board identified the cricketers as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon. They were […]
International
At least three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, the Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed. The players were identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon. Five others also lost their lives in the strike near the border. Players Were Travelling for a Match According to officials, the players were on their […]
International
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has extended an invitation to Indian investors to participate in Afghanistan’s economic sectors, particularly minerals, agriculture, and sports infrastructure. He made this appeal during his official visit to New Delhi, where he engaged with Indian officials and business representatives to highlight Afghanistan’s potential
National
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in New Delhi on October 9 for a six-day trip, becoming the first senior Taliban leader to visit India since the group’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. The External Affairs Ministry extended a “warm welcome,” marking a notable shift in India’s engagement strategy. Travel Ban Waiver Granted Muttaqi […]
International
A sweeping internet outage struck Afghanistan on September 29, 2025, cutting off much of the country from fiber-optic and mobile networks. Monitoring groups and local media say the move aligns with a Taliban push to enforce stricter moral rules. Scope of the Blackout NetBlocks, an internet observatory, reported that connectivity collapsed to nearly 14% of […]