Extra security was deployed in the capital Kabul and the Taliban’s spiritual home of Kandahar ahead of the “day of victory”, with Islamic State group attacks a continued threat in the country. Taliban forces seized Kabul on August 15, 2021, after the US-backed government collapsed and its leaders fled into exile. The anniversary is marked […]
The pipeline is expected to carry 33 billion cubic meters of natural gas each year along a route stretching 1,800 km (1,125 miles) from Galkynysh, the world’s second-biggest gas field, to the Indian city of Fazilka near the Pakistan border. “Pakistan and Turkmenistan have decided to accelerate work on the TAPI gas pipeline project,” Radio […]
The first-ever Test between the two sides will be played at the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. Following receiving the Test status in 2017, Afghanistan has thus far played nine matches but is yet to face 2021 World Test Champions New Zealand in the format. Reports further claimed that New Zealand, […]
As per details, the CTD officials stated the suspect, identified as Hidayatullah alias Abdul Hakim, was arrested during a raid conducted by the CTD’s investigation team. According to the CTD spokesperson, the arrested terrorist belongs to the TTP’s Swat group and was also involved in collecting funds for the terrorist organization. The spokesperson added that […]
The Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, are unstoppable in the ongoing mega event as they are the only side to win all the matches they have played thus far. South Africa held their nerves calm and emerged triumphant in close encounters against England and Nepal. For the unversed, South Africa is often labeled as a […]
Afghanistan, playing their first-ever semi-final of a World Cup in any format, bundled for a meager 56 runs in the first innings and succumbed to a humiliating nine-wicket against South Africa. Rashid Khan acknowledged the shortcomings in the semi-final, however, he expressed satisfaction over the team’s performance throughout the tournament, especially the pace bowlers. “It […]
Set to chase a meager 57-run target, South Africa comfortably completed the pursuit in 8.5 overs after losing one wicket. The Proteas did not get the desired start to the chase courtesy of Fazalhaq Farooqi who clean-bowled Quinton de Kock (5) in the second over. However, Reeza Hendricks and captain Aiden Markram ensured that their […]
For the unversed, Lara predicted before the tournament that Afghanistan would qualify for the final four teams. Afghanistan registered a thrilling eight-run victory over Bangladesh in the rain-hit clash in Kingstown to book their place for the semi-final, where they will face South Africa. “It’s a dream for us to be in the semi-finals. The […]
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Khawaja congratulated Afghanistan on beating Australia in the Super Eights fixture of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The opening batter did not shy from terming Afghanistan “the better team on the day” before expressing his contradiction with Cricket Australia’s (CA) decision against playing the bilateral series with […]
Set to chase 160, New Zealand bundled out for a meager 75 in 15.2 overs with only two batters reaching the double figures. Fazalhaq Farooqi wreaked havoc with the new ball as he bowled Finn Allen on the first ball of the innings, followed by two more wickets in his next two overs to reduce […]
