Yunus on Thursday said that "the SAARC spirit is alive and well", citing the strong presence and solidarity shown by South Asian nations at the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Heavy snowfall and flash floods in the last three days across several provinces of Afghanistan has resulted in the death of 12 people and left at least 11 others injured, Tolo News reported on Thursday citing the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA).
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Rashid Khan set to lead the side.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi urged the provincial government to back military operations in the region, citing a notable decline in security owing to militancy, as reported by Dawn.
Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble has discussed the strategic shift in Afghanistan star leg-spinner Rashid Khan's role for the Gujarat Titans in the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
They say that over the past year, they have faced challenges such as delays in receiving information, the absence of a media law, and economic difficulties.
The report said that although more than one million Afghans returned to their country in 2025, a large number of Afghan citizens continue to remain in Pakistan.
Tensions have escalated along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border in Central Asia, with Tajik authorities reporting several armed crossings in recent weeks, putting added strain on already fragile ties with Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration.
Prolonged power cuts in Kabul during winter have increased public hardship. Residents report irregular electricity supply affecting daily life and work. Experts blame reliance on imported power and weak infrastructure, while the national utility says steps are being taken to reduce outages.