Afghanistan

Afghanistan flays Pakistan, says linking Kashmir issue with peace talk is reckless

Roya Rahmani said Pakistan's claim was a poor excuse to justify its inaction against the Taliban and to avoid taking a decisive stance against the militant group.

Aug 19, 2019

Kabul suicide attack kills 63, injures 182 amid Afghan peace talks

The attack came as the Taliban and the United States are trying to negotiate an agreement on the withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan.

Aug 18, 2019

ISIS militant from Kerala killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan

Hailing from Edappal town in Malappuram district, Muhammad Muhasin died along with key ISIS commander Huzaifa-al-Bakistani in the Khorosan province of Afghanistan.

Aug 8, 2019

What did Sushma Swaraj and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani discuss about cricketer Rashid Khan?

The former foreign minister of India had an interesting connect with Afghanistani all-rounder.

Aug 7, 2019

Taliban bomb attack injures 95 near Kabul police station

A statement released by the terrorist group said a "recruitment centre" had been attacked by one of their suicide bombers.

Aug 7, 2019

Former Indian team manager Lalchand Rajput to become Men in Blue's next head coach?

Rajput was the manager of MS Dhoni-led Indian team which lifted the inaugural ICC World T20 trophy in South Africa.

Jul 31, 2019

Why Indian pacer Mohammed Shami was rejected for, then granted US visa? Read to know more

Shami's application for US visa got clearance only after the intervention of BCCI.

Jul 27, 2019

Pakistan govt lied to US, 40 terror groups operating in country: Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says 40 different militant groups were operating in the country when Islamabad joined the US war on terror but didn't tell Washington the truth.

Jul 24, 2019

Are LeT and ISIS working with Pak army to target Indian and US assets in Afghanistan?

Last week, LeT founder Hafiz Saeed was arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on charges of 23 terror-related activities.

Jul 23, 2019

Sachin Tendulkar leaves Mahendra Singh Dhoni out of his World Cup XI; Chooses Kane Williamson as captain

The Little Master also didn't have Virat Kohli captaining his preferred team.

Jul 16, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Afghanistan's Ikram Ali Khil breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 27-year-old record

Afghanistan could not register a single victory in the nine games they have played in the ICC Cricket World Cup but had some closely fought encounters.

Jul 5, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Pakistan's dream of qualifying for semi-finals trolled on social media

Pakistan played better in the last few matches of the group stage winning three matches in a row against South Africa, New Zealand and Afghanistan.

Jul 4, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: MS Dhoni's presence in Indian squad incomparable?

The Men in Blue are in good form in the ongoing tournament and they will be looking forward to lift the coveted trophy this year.

Jul 4, 2019

Kabul bomb blast: Taliban attack kills 10, injures 65

Taliban militants ran into a high-rise building in Kabul and opened fire at the Ministry of Defence building.

Jul 1, 2019

World Cup 2019: Former Pakistan cricketer claims India will deliberately lose to not let Pakistan qualify

India are on the verge of qualifying for the semi-finals, they just need one more win to ensure their qualification.

Jun 29, 2019

Twitterati not happy with Virat Kohli getting man of the match award for India-West Indies clash

India will next face England at Birmingham where they will look forward to seal their semi-final berth.

Jun 28, 2019

Pakistan erects Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue near Lahore Fort; Sikh tourism gets a boost?

The eight-feet statue features Maharaja Ranjit Singh perched on top of his favourite Arabic horse named Kahar Bahar.

Jun 27, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Shakib Al Hasan achieves rare feat to match Yuvraj Singh

The 32-year-old Shakib Al Hasan, an all-rounder, has been the main inspiration for Bangladesh's superb performance in the World Cup.

Jun 25, 2019

'Hum to doobey hain sanam, tumko bhi le doobenge,' Afghan captain Gulbadin Naib issues poetic warning to Bangladesh

After suffering a heartbreaking loss to India in a thrilling contest, Afghans are looking to open their account against Bangladesh.

Jun 24, 2019

What is ETIM, the Pakistan-based terror group that threatens China?

The increased threat perception comes at a time when Chinese counter-terrorism efforts have invited criticism from human rights outfits and western governments.

Jun 22, 2019