Taliban government in Afghanistan says US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in California.
While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.
Prolific opener makes a comeback from injury but spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman misses out as he recovers from hand sprain.
Meeting between India’s foreign secretary and the Taliban this week has prompted speculation.
Former England bowler Steve Harmison says any decision to boycott playing Afghanistan must not land with the captain.
McKenzie urges his country’s cricket governing body not to honour the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan.
Senior foreign ministry officials of two countries hold highest-level talks since group’s takeover of Kabul in 2021.
In response, ECB proposes an ‘ICC-wide’ action against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s crackdown on women.
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Amnesty International welcomed the transfer but said Guantanamo would remain a ‘glaring, longstanding stain’ on the US.
Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw.
The Pakistani government and Afghan Taliban have a long history of working together, but tensions are now on the rise.
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Ministry of Economy warns that any NGO that does not comply will have its activities suspended and its licence revoked.
Experts say both sides need to reset their approach towards the other — even as mounting tensions have eroded trust.
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Afghanistan hits several targets in Pakistan in retaliation for air strikes last week.
