Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Afghanistan govt ‘misusing’ transit trade agreement: FO

Afghanistan trade agreement

FO said Afghanistan govt ‘misusing’ transit trade agreement. The UN General Assembly is scheduled for September 22. Baloch acknowledged the rise in trade activity between both nations. The Foreign Office has expressed concern over the alleged misuse of the transit trade agreement by the interim Afghanistan government, BOL News reported on Friday. FO spokesperson Mumtaz … Read more

Torkham border crossing reopens today amid 10-day suspension

Torkham border crossing reopens

Torkham border crossing reopens today amid a 10-day suspension. The dispute originated from the “illegal construction” of a bunker. Significant number of individuals found themselves stranded on both sides. The Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has reopened for all forms of traffic after a 10-day closure due to clashes between border forces, BOL News … Read more

Torkham border crossing is set to reopen tomorrow

Torkham border crossing is set to reopen once more

The Torkham border crossing is set to reopen once more, with the decision made for it to resume operations on Friday. According to Customs authorities, commercial activities will recommence at 8 am on Friday, and immigration authorities have announced that passengers can travel to Afghanistan starting at 7 am tomorrow. The reopening of the border … Read more

China sends envoy to Afghanistan, Taliban sees opportunity for ties

China sends envoy to Afghanistan, Taliban sees opportunity for ties

China names first ambassador to Afghanistan since Taliban takeover. Taliban sees appointment as signal for other nations to establish ties. Analysts say move is part of China’s strategy to solidify influence in region. China has made a significant move by appointing Zhao Xing as its ambassador to Afghanistan, marking the first such appointment by any … Read more

Afghanistan announce 15-man squad for World Cup 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan has named their squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain the side. Naveen-ul-Haq has been recalled to the squad after a gap of two years. Afghanistan has named their squad for the ICC World Cup 2023, with top-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi to captain the side. Pace bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has been … Read more

Surge in Methamphetamine Trafficking in Afghanistan Raises Concerns

Methamphetamine Trafficking in Afghanistan

Despite Taliban efforts to curb heroin trafficking, meth trafficking has intensified. Meth seizures in the region increased twelvefold in the five years leading up to 2021. Neighboring countries like Iran and Pakistan also reported rising meth seizures. Methamphetamine trafficking in and around Afghanistan has seen a significant increase in recent years, despite the Taliban’s efforts … Read more

Afghan govt responsible for stopping attacks against Pakistan: FM Jilani

FM Jilani

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said that Pakistan is pursuing pro-active diplomacy and its relations with other countries are improving. He was addressing a news conference flanked by Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti and other members of the cabinet following a meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Jilani confirmed that … Read more

Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How to Watch Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan Live | Match 6

Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan clash on September 5 in the Asia Cup 2023. Losing big can lead to elimination in this format. Sri Lanka won their first game against Bangladesh. The 2023 Asia Cup is gearing up for a crucial clash on Tuesday, September 5, as Sri Lanka and Afghanistan prepare to battle it out … Read more

Asia Cup delay pushes back central contracts negotiations

Asia Cup

PCB and Pakistani players’ central contract negotiations delayed due to Asia Cup 2023. PCB offers substantial compensation, while players seek more flexibility for franchise cricket leagues. New contracts announced for women’s cricket team and domestic cricket by PCB. Negotiations between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistani players regarding their central contracts have been ongoing, … Read more

Afghanistan arrive in Lahore for Asia Cup

Afghanistan

Afghanistan will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on September 3rd at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with the top four teams progressing to the Super 4s. The final will be played on September 17th in Colombo. The Afghan team is set to commence their campaign against Bangladesh on … Read more

Afghanistan named 17-man squad for Asia Cup

Afghanistan

Janat, Zadran, and Ashraf return. Zadran to boost batting. Farooqi leads pace attack. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has unveiled a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This selection process was carefully deliberated upon, resulting in the exclusion of certain players who participated in the … Read more

“This is just the start”, says Mickey Arthur after Pakistan clinches top spot in ODI rankings

"This is just the start", says Mickey Arthur after Pakistan clinches top spot in ODI rankings

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan 3-0 in the ODI series. Men in Green defeated Afghanistan by 59 runs. Pakistan is now the number-one team in ODI cricket. Mickey Arthur, the director of Pakistan’s men’s cricket team, responded after his team, with a 3-0 victory over Afghanistan on Saturday, recovered first place in the ICC ODI rankings. Following … Read more

Here is what Babar Azam reveals about Pakistan’s ascent to ODI rankings top spot

Here is what Babar Azam reveals about Pakistan's ascent to ODI rankings top spot

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan 3-0 in the ODI series. Men in Green defeated Afghanistan by 59 runs. Pakistan is now the number-one team in ODI cricket. After the Men in Green swept Afghanistan on Saturday to recover first place in the ICC ODI rankings, Pakistan captain Babar Azam spoke out. Azam claimed that the team’s cohesion … Read more

Asia Cup 2023 Teams’ Arrival Dates in Pakistan Unveiled

Asia Cup 2023

Pakistan will arrive in Multan on Sunday, August 28. Nepal will also arrive in Multan on Sunday, August 28. Afghanistan will arrive in Lahore on August 28. Pakistan is scheduled to arrive in Multan on Sunday, following the conclusion of a three-match One-Day International series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Nepal’s cricket team, which … Read more

Pakistan to field strong lineup for third ODI against Afghanistan

Pakistan

Pakistan has already won the series but is expected to use the last ODI. Naseem Shah played a crucial role in Pakistan’s victory in the second ODI. Afghanistan’s opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a remarkable inning. Pakistan is set to play Afghanistan in the final ODI of a three-match series in Colombo, Sri Lanka, this Saturday. … Read more

Naseem Shah stars as Pakistan pull off incredible one-wicket victory over Afghanistan

Naseem Shah stars as Pakistan pull off incredible one-wicket victory over Afghanistan

Pakistan won the second ODI against Afghanistan by just one wicket. Naseem Shah scored the winning runs in the final over. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 151 runs for Afghanistan in the first innings. Pakistan secured another impressive victory in the second one-day international (ODI) match against Afghanistan, clinching the series win with their consistent performance. Following … Read more

Ramiz Raja says “Pakistan is facing issues against spin bowling”

Ramiz Raja

Pakistan’s batsmen need to improve their ability to handle spin bowling. Pakistan is heavily reliant on captain Babar Azam. Pakistan won the opening ODI against Afghanistan by a margin of 142 runs. Former Pakistan skipper and well-known commentator Ramiz Raja has highlighted the main issue for the Pakistani cricket team as they prepare for this … Read more

Here is Pakistan’s probable playing XI for second ODI against Afghanistan

Here is Pakistan's probable playing XI for second ODI against Afghanistan

Pakistan is expected to maintain their current lineup. Haris Rauf’s five-wicket haul led Pakistan to a 142-run victory. Imam-ul-Haq scored 61 runs for Pakistan in the first ODI. Pakistan is set to compete against Afghanistan in the second ODI of the series on Thursday at Hambantota. The Pakistani team is expected to maintain their current … Read more

Haris Rauf dedicates his spectacular performance to his mother

Haris Rauf dedicates his spectacular performance to his mother

Haris Rauf took a maiden five-wicket haul in ODI against Afghanistan. Afghanistan were bowled out for just 59 runs. The victory gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-game ODI series. Tuesday’s first ODI between Pakistan and Afghanistan was won by Haris Rauf, who gave his mother credit for the victory. Haris attributed all of … Read more

Harsha Bhogle hails Pakistan’s fast bowlers as among the best in world cricket

Harsha Bhogle hails Pakistan's fast bowlers as among the best in world cricket

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 142 runs in the first ODI. Haris Rauf took five wickets for Pakistan. Harsha Bhogle praised Pakistani pacers for their performance. Prominent Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle has commended Pakistan’s fast bowling performance following their impressive showing in the first ODI against Afghanistan on Tuesday. During the initial match of the three-game … Read more

Setback for Afghanistan Ahead of Pakistan ODI Series

Pakistan ODI Series

Series serves as preparation for Asia Cup starting on August 30. Pakistan has won all four previous ODIs against Afghanistan. Series gains significance as teams gear up for Asia Cup. Ahead of the commencement of the three-match ODI series against Pakistan in Hambantota, the Afghanistan cricket team has encountered a significant setback. Najibullah Zadran, a … Read more

Taliban’s Second Anniversary: Celebrations and Challenges

Taliban Second Anniversary

Flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan displayed; public holiday. Strict interpretation of Islam enforced; women’s rights impacted. Defiant statement highlights victory and Afghan resilience. Afghanistan’s Taliban government commemorated the second anniversary of their takeover with celebrations and a public holiday, defiantly marking their resurgence to power. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, as they have … Read more

Babar Azam to tie the knot with cousin in November

Babar Azam to tie the knot with cousin in November

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam is set to get married. The wedding will take place after the ICC World Cup. He is currently participating in the LPL season 4. Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam is set to get married to his cousin in November this year, according to sources. A close friend of … Read more

Afghanistan hotel attack leaves at least 3 dead, 7 injured

Afghanistan

A strong explosion took place at a hotel in Khost province. Victims of the explosion were primarily individuals from the Waziristan. Taliban-controlled government in Afghanistan is dealing with a rebellion from Islamic State fighters. On Monday, a strong explosion took place at a hotel in Khost province, Afghanistan, close to the border with Pakistan, resulting … Read more

Asia Cup 2023: Tickets for Pakistan leg to be made available from August 12

Asia Cup 2023: Tickets for Pakistan leg to be made available from August 12

Tickets for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2023 will be available from August 12. Tickets can be purchased at pcb.bookme.pk. Ticket prices have been set at affordable rates. Beginning on Saturday, August 12, tickets for the Pakistan leg of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2023 will be available for purchase. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), … Read more

Shahnawaz Dahani unhappy after exclusion from Asia Cup, Afghanistan series

Shahnawaz Dahani unhappy after exclusion from Asia Cup, Afghanistan series

Shahnawaz Dahani was not selected for the Asia Cup. Dahani expressed his disappointment on social media. Dahani also expressed his disappointment with sports journalists. Shahnawaz Dahani, a Pakistani bowler, was dissatisfied with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the selectors for leaving him out of the squad for the Asia Cup and Afghanistan series. Rashid … Read more

Pakistan Announces 18-Man Squad for Afghanistan Series and Asia Cup

Pakistan

Pakistan is gearing up to take on Afghanistan. Inzamam-ul-Haq’s strategic prowess is evident. The stage is set for an exhilarating cricketing extravaganza. Pakistan is gearing up to take on Afghanistan in a gripping three-match ODI series. The action-packed series is scheduled to unfold against the picturesque backdrop of Sri Lanka from the 22nd to the … Read more

Taliban Warned Against Attacks Abroad

Taliban Attacks Abroad

Defence Minister conveys that fighting outside Afghanistan is not sanctioned jihad. Islamabad hints at “Afghan citizens” involvement in Pakistan’s suicide attacks. Supreme Leader cautions against warfare outside Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s supreme leader warns Taliban against carrying out attacks abroad, calling it war, not religiously sanctioned jihad, according to Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid. The warning follows … Read more