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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 6 civilians

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan’s military of targeting homes in airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar province

The Independent UK

BCCI Distances Itself from Abrar Ahmed Signing in The Hundred

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that it has no authority to intervene in the controversy surrounding the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by the Sunrisers franchise for the upcoming season of The Hundred.

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Children among four killed as Pakistan bombs fuel depot near Kandahar airport

Taliban accuses Pakistan of attacking civilian areas in multiple provinces

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Abrar Ahmed’s Hundred Deal Sparks Online Debate as Sunrisers Leeds’ X Account Gets Suspended

The 2026 player auction for The Hundred unexpectedly sparked debate online after Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was picked by Sunrisers Leeds. The franchise secured the 27-year-old for £190,000 during the men’s auction, but the announcement quickly drew mixed reactions across social media platforms. Sunrisers Leeds is linked to the same…

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Afghanistan Responds to Pakistani Strikes on Kabul and Kandahar, Escalating Regional Tensions

Afghanistan on Friday strongly responded to Pakistani airstrikes that reportedly hit the country’s two largest cities—Kabul, the capital, and Kandahar—resulting in the deaths of six people, according to Taliban officials. The latest escalation highlights rising tensions between the two neighboring Islamic nations, which Pakistan had earlier described as approaching an…

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Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after purchasing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in Hundred auction

Abrar Ahmed was bought by the Leeds-based team as one of two Pakistan players picked up

The Independent UK

Engraved portraits on tombstones keep memories alive in Pakistan

At a cemetery in Pakistan’s Quetta, polished marble tombstones engraved with portraits of the deceased have become increasingly popular, particularly among the Hazara community.

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Afghanistan hits Pakistan's Kohat military fort in retaliatory drone strikes

Afghanistan retaliated against Pakistani strikes that killed four in Kabul and Kandahar. Afghan forces claimed to have targeted Pakistani military centers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including a fortress and command center, following alleged "night-time violations" along the disputed Durand Line. This escalation intensifies existing tensions between the two nations.

The Times of India

Pakistan strikes Afghanistan's Kabul; bombs fuel depot of private airline near Kandahar airport

Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, early Friday, resulting in four deaths and 15 injuries. This latest escalation stems from Pakistan's accusations that the Afghan Taliban government harbors the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has increased attacks from Afghan territory.

The Times of India

Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed defies talk of ‘shadow ban’ with Sunrisers deal in Hundred

The leg-spinner was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000, after fears the four Indian-owned sides would operate a ‘shadow ban’ on picking Pakistani players

The Guardian - UK

'No question of if and when': Pakistan says it will help Saudi Arabia even 'before' it needs

Senior officials in Pakistan on Wednesday said that Islamabad will come to the aid of Saudi Arabia even "before it is needed" amid the Middle East crisis due to the conflict between the joint forces of US-Israel and Iran.

The Times of India

Pakistan stars avoid Hundred auction snub as Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq signed

The nation’s only female representatives – Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal – went unsold in the women’s auction, however

The Independent UK

Pakistan get representation in Hundred after fears of exclusion by Indian-owned clubs

Birmingham Phoenix signed the unorthodox spinner for £140,000 after a brief tussle with the Trent Rockets

The Independent UK

US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border

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'Global order & security will be at risk if ...': Iran's message to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Iranian President Pezeshkian urged global investigation into airstrikes that triggered regional conflict, warning of further security risks. He assured Pakistan's PM that Iran has no intention of attacking neighbors or engaging in broader confrontation. The escalating hostilities have impacted energy markets and shipping routes, with significant civilian casualties reported.

The Independent UK

Why Pakistan has just moved to a four-day week

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Pakistan switches to 4-day week and sends children home from school to preserve fuel

PM announces austerity measures including a four-day work-week for public offices and ban on iftar parties during Ramadan

The Times of India

Fuel shortage fear grips Pakistan: Sharif orders school shutdown, four-day workweek amid Mideast conflict

Pakistan Fuel Crisis: Pakistan has implemented austerity measures to conserve fuel amid Middle East conflict concerns. These include a two-week school closure, reduced government fuel allowances by 50%, and a four-day workweek for public offices, with 50% of staff working remotely. These steps aim to manage potential supply disruptions and…

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Distant war, a regional shockwave: How Middle East crisis is making life difficult in Bangladesh and Pakistan

Escalating West Asian conflict triggers economic fallout in South Asia, with Bangladesh implementing fuel rationing amid panic buying and Pakistan facing shortages and price hikes. Border trade disruptions in Balochistan exacerbate the crisis, impacting essential commodity supplies and livelihoods.

The Times of India

UAE: Dubai confirms driver killed after debris from intercepted missile strikes car in Al Barsha amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A Pakistani driver tragically died in Dubai when debris from an aerial interception fell on his vehicle. This incident, linked to escalating regional conflict, highlights the unpredictable dangers of modern warfare even with successful air defence. The UAE's advanced systems intercepted threats but falling fragments posed a risk to civilians…

The Independent UK

Why Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination sparked protests in India

India’s Shia community holds tearful vigils, condolence meetings, and protests largely driven by religious solidarity to mourn the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Namita Singh reports

The Times of India

Pakistan's Asim Munir meets Saudi defence minister: Is 'Islamic Nato' in play?

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman amidst escalating Middle East tensions following Iranian attacks. The meeting discussed halting these strikes under their Joint Strategic Defense Agreement, highlighting concerns for regional security. This follows reports of Turkey seeking a defense alliance with Pakistan and Saudi…

The Independent UK

Man convicted of US political assassination plot says he was acting for Revolutionary Guard

Asif Merchant admitted he wanted to hire a hitman during the 2024 presidential campaign

The Conversation

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker

China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across the region.

The Independent UK

Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens of the other side's troops in relentless fighting

Pakistani and Afghan officials say their forces have launched multiple strikes at each other in cross-border clashes, with each side claiming to have killed dozens more enemy troops in what has been the deadliest fighting yet between the two neighbors

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