International

Pakistan Hits Targets In Kandahar

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Pakistan said it carried out overnight strikes in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, targeting what it described as Taliban military facilities, militant hideouts and a storage tunnel used for equipment. The operation marks a fresh escalation in tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban administration, with both sides continuing to blame each other for growing cross-border

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Afghanistan Drones Hit Pakistan Kohat Military Fort

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Afghanistan carried out retaliatory drone strikes targeting a Pakistani military installation in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Afghan officials said the operation was launched in response to recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan that reportedly caused civilian casualties. Afghanistan Drone

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US Designates Afghanistan Over Wrongful Detention

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The United States has designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban of using foreign detainees as leverage in what Washington described as hostage diplomacy. The move marks a further hardening of the US position toward the Taliban-led administration and puts renewed focus on Americans still believed to be detained in […]

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India Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes on Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes inside Afghan territory, calling the cross-border action deeply concerning and unacceptable. New Delhi said the strikes, which reportedly caused civilian casualties, including women and children, undermine regional stability and violate Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. India Condemns Pakistan

Cricket Sports

India Under-19 Defeat Afghanistan to Reach World Cup Final

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

India Under-19 produced a commanding batting performance to defeat Afghanistan Under-19 by seven wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026, sealing their place in the tournament final. Afghanistan Put Up Strong Total Afghanistan chose to bat first and posted an imposing total of 310 for 4 in their allotted […]

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Starmer Seeks Trump Apology Over NATO Remarks

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has demanded an apology from US President Donald Trump over remarks suggesting NATO allies did not fight on the front lines during the Afghanistan war. Starmer said the comments were inaccurate and deeply disrespectful to allied troops who served alongside US forces. Defence Of Allied Forces Starmer stressed that British […]

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India’s Pharma Opportunity in Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

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 primary supplier of medicines, prompting Afghan authorities and importers to

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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 […]

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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 […]