A protest against newly-enforced travel condition for truckers has forced the suspension of trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan via the Torkham crossing. The bilateral trade came to a halt on Monday when truckers and customs clearing agents blocked the road leading to the ‘Zero Point’ to protest the imposition of the Temporary Admission Document condition. More
Amid mounting tensions in the Middle East, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian leaders. “Yes, he has already arrived in Moscow,” Russia’s special presidential representative for the Middle East and African Mikhail Bogdanov told TASS news agency. Abbas is likely to meet President Putin today (Tuesday), according to Palestinian More
A dozen people have been killed and more than 121 others injured in a Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Kursk Region, a media report said on Tuesday. Regional Governor Alexey Smirnov informed President Vladimir Putin via video link about the situation on the Russian border. The injured included 10 children, according to the official, who was More
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has urged countries to ensure the safety of journalists covering protests, in accordance with international norms and human rights obligations. The UN body said, in recent months, multiple journalists covering protests in different parts of the world had been subjected to various forms of attacks, including More
The New Zealand Cricket has named a 15-member squad for a one-off Test against Afghanistan. The International Cricket Council (ICC) wrote on its Facebook page experienced fast bowler Tim Southee would lead the Black Caps in the Test, beginning from September 9 at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. Squad: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell More
The ninth edition of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), featuring five zonal teams, kicked off today (Monday) at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. The opener of the League is being played between Speenghar Tigers and Band-i-Amir Dragons. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chairman Mirwais Ashraf called the league essential for the players selected for short-format event More
More than 16,000 Afghans were imprisoned in some Arab and neighboring countries., the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said on Sunday. In a program, Plan and Policy Director at MoRR, Maulvi Mahmood Alhaq Ahadi said currently more than 16,000 Afghans were imprisoned in some Arab and neighboring countries. About 5,766 imprisoned Afghans were released from More
Iran’s aerial operations against Israel could last three to four day, a lawmaker says amid mounting tensions in the Middle East. Iranian Parliament National Security Commission member Bakhshayesh Ardestani issued the warning in an interview with Iran Watch on Saturday night. “Iran is certainly prepared to accept the consequences of such an attack and will More
Six Afghans have been released from a jail in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi, the Afghan Consulate said on Sunday. The consulate in Karachi wrote on X the six individuals were freed from the custody of Soldier Bazaar police, following efforts by its officials. “These Afghans, having immigration cards, had been detained for unknown reasons, More
The United States has appreciated Pakistan’s decision on extending the stay of registered Afghan refugees for another year. Since the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, Pakistan has been hosting millions of Afghan refugees, with a surge in arrivals after the Taliban return yo power in 2021. In 2023, Pakistan launched a crackdown on undocumented More
