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Afghanistan says three cricket players killed in Pakistani airstrike, withdraws from try nation series
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Saturday expressed profound grief over the killing of three Afghan cricketers in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province and announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series involving...
Afghanistan withdraw from Tri-Nation series after Pakistani airstrike kills 3 cricketers
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Saturday expressed profound grief over the killing of three Afghan cricketers in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province and announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series involving...

Three Afghan cricketers killed in Pakistani airstrike, claims ACB
The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Saturday confirmed that three cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in the South Asian country's Paktika province. They have been identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah and Haroon. The ACB said they had...

Donald Trump ‘loves’ solving wars? US President cites Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, says ‘That's an easy one for me’
US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed he “loves” solving wars and further voiced confidence in resolving the ongoing conflicts involving Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling it an “easy one” to end. During a bilateral lunch with Ukrainian...

3 Afghanistan cricketers killed in Pakistani airstrike
Three Afghanistan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province on Friday (October 17), the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said. The cricketers were killed when they were travelling from Urgun district in Paktika to Sharana....

Three Afghan cricketers killed in Pakistani airstrikes, announces ACB
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of three Afghan cricketers killed in a Pakistan airstrike in Paktika province. In response, the board announced its decision to withdraw from the upcoming...

Pakistan must unlock private sector potential for regional trade expansion
KARACHI: Economic experts and business leaders have stressed the urgent need to empower Pakistan’s private sector to lead regional trade and investment, particularly with China, Malaysia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. They warned that...

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Pakistan
An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Pakistan, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.5, On:...

Afghanistan Cricket Board mourns loss of 3 players in Pakistani airstrikes, withdraws from Tri-Nation series
The board confirmed that the players, identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, were among eight people killed in the airstrike in the Urgun district. Seven others were reportedly injured. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Saturday...

Earthquake in Pakistan: Quake of Magnitude 3.5 Strikes Nation
Kabul, October 18: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Pakistan, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, NCS said, "EQ of M:...

Who were Kabir, Sibghatullah and Haroon? Afghan cricketers killed in Pakistan’s airstrike
At least three Afghan cricketers have been killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province. They were among eight people who lost their lives in the attack. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Saturday expressed deep grief over the deaths...

Afghanistan pull out of Tri-Nation Series after Pakistan's airstrikes lead to death of 3 players: ‘Cowardly attack’
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) pulled out of the upcoming Tri-Nation Series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka amid the ongoing military tensions with Pakistan. This decision comes after Pakistan carried out fresh strikes in a border province...

Pakistan proposes use of Karachi Port for Bangladesh-China trade
Pakistan has proposed that Bangladesh use the Port of Karachi, managed by the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), for trade with China, a move that Islamabad believes would open an alternative maritime route and strengthen regional connectivity. The...

Afghanistan calls off T20 series with Pakistan after 3 cricketers die in attack
Three Afghanistan cricketers were killed in the Pakistan airstrike late on Friday. They were among the 40 people killed in the attacks since Tuesday. As per Tolo News, the Pakistani air raids targeted residential neighbourhoods in Kandahar’s Spin...

‘Cowardly attack’: Afghanistan Cricket Board mourns players killed in Pakistan airstrikes, pulls out of series
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Saturday expressed profound grief over the killing of three Afghan cricketers in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province and announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series involving...

Afghanistan Cricket Board Mourns Loss of Three Cricketers in Airstrikes, Withdraws From Upcoming T20I Tri-Nation 2025 Series Involving Pakistan
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 18: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Saturday expressed profound grief over the killing of three Afghan cricketers in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province and announced its withdrawal from the upcoming...

ACB withdraws from Pakistan tri-series following tensions
PAKISTAN T20I TRI-SERIES File Photo - Afghanistan have informed Pakistan that they will not take part in the tri-series © Afghanistan Cricket Board Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday that they have decided to withdraw from...

Afghanistan cricketers killed by Pakistan, ACB pulls out, PCB to be banned?
After Pakistan attacked civilian infrastructure in Afghanistan and killed some young cricketers, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn from the tri-series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The decision was taken after Pakistan carried out...

Pakistan Punjab bans TLP, imposes prohibitory orders
Islamabad Punjab on Thursday imposed Section 144 across the province, banning public gatherings for two days, while also deciding to recommend to the federal government a ban on the religio-political party Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)...

Pakistan’s first mega festival ‘DreamFest 2025’ starts today
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s first-ever mega festival, DreamFest 2025 is set to take place from 17th to 19th October 2025 at the Jinnah Sports Complex, Islamabad, celebrating sports, music, food, and culture. This was announced during press conference...