JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease border tensions after deadly clashes killed 23 Pakistani troops. He urged both sides to "cool things down," stressing Pakistan's strength and warning against opening another front amid rising cross-
The UAE urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease tensions and resolve differences through diplomacy, emphasising restraint, wisdom, and efforts to maintain regional security and stability.
The reaction came after India and Afghanistan issued a joint statement on October 10, following discussions between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Muttaqi on a range of bilateral and regional issues.
West Asia Strategist Waiel Awwad has warned that tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are likely to intensify in the coming days, citing the expulsion of Afghan nationals, the influence of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and broader geopolitical factors in the region.
Pakistan will be kickstarting their Asia Cup campaign against Oman in Dubai on Friday. Pakistan is heading into the tournament with plenty of momentum, having won the tri-nation series in the UAE against the hosts and Afghanistan, defeating the latter in the final at Sharjah.
"We look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistan's maiden T20I tri-series. This event will not only offer excellent preparation for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but also present fans with exciting cricket across venues," said PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed
India has been placed in Group B, where, after facing the hosts, they will play Iran (September 1) and Afghanistan (September 4). Group A, meanwhile, consists of hosts Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, and Oman. The top teams from each group will play each other in the final, while
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar visited Russia from August 19-21, during which he called upon President Vladimir Putin, held meetings with Deputy First PM Denis Manturov and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. As per an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the
Babar has not featured in the shortest format for Pakistan since the end of last year, and the right-hander was recently left out of the side's squad for the upcoming tri-series against UAE and Afghanistan and next month's Asia Cup.
Pakistan has confirmed its first polio case of 2025 in Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district, raising the national tally to 11. Health officials urge parents to ensure children receive all polio vaccine doses, stressing continued vigilance as the virus remains endemic in Pakistan and Afghanista
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between India and Afghanistan.