The main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been closed for the second day on Thursday after the clashes between the forces of both countries.
The World Health Organization in a report said that the risk of the international spread of poliovirus still remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
Haris Rauf's maiden five-wicket haul, combined with a dominant bowling performance helped Pakistan to a 142-run victory over Afghanistan in the opening ODI at Hambantota.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's statement comes in the aftermath of suicide blast in Bajaur which targeted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) workers convention.
"These three matches will provide Babar Azam’s side an opportunity to fine-tune their combinations ahead of the 50-over ACC Men’s Asia Cup, which begins on 30 August with Pakistan playing Nepal at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium," PCB said in an official statement.
“The sanctuaries and liberty of action available to the terrorists of proscribed TTP and other groups of that ilk in a neighbouring country and availability of latest weapons to the terrorists were noted as major reasons impacting the security of Pakistan,” read the statement issued by the I
This comes after the armed forces of Pakistan voiced their serious concerns regarding the safe havens and freedom of movement enjoyed by the TTP within Afghanistan.
Around 1,34,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, almost all from Afghanistan will require settlement in Pakistan, reported Dawn citing the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) report.
In spite of the refugees having the United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) certificate, Pakistani police and other relevant agencies continue detaining and incarcerating Afghan refugees.
Amnesty International said today on World Refugee Day that the government of Pakistan must urgently stop arbitrarily arresting and harassing Afghan refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom are fleeing persecution by the Taliban, Khaama Press reported.