Some Afghan politicians have slammed Pakistani airstrikes in Khost and Paktika provinces as violation of international rules and hailed retaliation from Afghanistan, saying the Aghan nation cannot tolerate such actions. Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahi had confirmed Pakistani jets bombed the houses of ordinary people in Paktika’s Barmal district and Khost’s Spera district, killing eight More
The Biden administration has asked Pakistan to exercise restraint in its counter-terrorism efforts in Afghanistan. Urging both sides to talk out their differences, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre underlined the need for protecting civilians. In a predawn attack on Monday, Pakistani planes pounded alleged Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts in Afghanistan’s Khost and Paktia More
The Cricket Australia (CA) has postponed a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan scheduled for August due to the issue of women and girls’ rights. The series was slated to be hosted by Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirate (UAE). For the third time, CA has declined to play the Afghan team since the re-establishment of More
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West will travel to India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week to discuss support for Afghans. West wrote on his X handle: “I will travel to India and UAE this week to meet with partners on our collaboration in support of the Afghan people.” Earlier, West and More
One civilian has been killed and four others have been wounded in gunfire from Pakistan forces in the Dand-i-Patan district of southeastern Paktia province, a governmental source said on Tuesday. Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesman for Taliban, had said on Monday that Pakistan planes bombed the houses of ordinary people in the Barmal district of Khost More
Afghanistan on Monday beat Ireland by 57 runs in the third and last match of the T20 series played in Sharjah, UAE. Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat first, Ibrahim Zadran’s 51 balls 72 and Mohammad Ishaq’s 22 balls 27 played a crucial role in putting 156 runs target to the opposition. In More
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) says Afghan border forces targeted Pakistani military centres across the Durand Line in retaliatory strikes. In a post on X, the MoD wrote that Pakistan planes bombed the houses of ordinary people in the Barmal district of Khost and Spera district of Paktika. The ministry said: “In response to these More
Incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin has won a new term in office, state media reported on Monday. He leads the 2024 presidential race with 87.32 percent of the vote, TASS news agency reported, citing information fromthe Russian Central Election Commission. With more than 99 percent of ballots counted, Putin is followed by Communist Party candidate Nikolay Kharitonov is with 4.32 percent of votes and New People party runner Vladislav Davankovwith More
Taliban has warned Pakistan’s deadly airstrikes in southeastern Khost and Paktika provinces will have consequences that the neighbour will be unable to control. Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesman for Taliban, wrote on X that Pakistan planes bombed the houses of ordinary people in the Barmal district of Khost and Spera district of Paktika. The airstrikes had More
Fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces in the Dand-i-Patan district of Paktia province is ongoing, an official said on Monday. The movement of travellers and vehicles has also been halted across the Kharlachi crossing because of the fighting. An official in Dand Patan Commissariat confirmed the ongoing clash between Afghan and Pakistani security forces. The More
