Pakistan has carried out fresh airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, breaking a fragile ceasefire and killing eight Afghan cricketers. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn from a tri-series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka in protest. Taliban officials claim the truce is broken while Pakistan insists it targeted only militant bases.
18 October,2025 02:35 PM ISTDeadly clashes erupt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, with both sides exchanging heavy fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kurram districts. Reports indicate civilian casualties and military losses, including destroyed tanks and damaged posts.
15 October,2025 06:24 PM ISTIn a rare high-level meeting in New Delhi, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi called India a “close friend” and thanked it for being the first to respond after Afghanistan’s recent earthquake. Muttaqi said Kabul seeks “mutual respect, trade, and people-to-people ties” with India.
10 October,2025 08:48 PM ISTIndia has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustained food and medical assistance for Afghanistan, addressing the urgent humanitarian needs faced by the Afghan people. In a recent bilateral meeting, India emphasized the longstanding historical and cultural ties between the two nations, highlighting the importance of continued cooperation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the upgrade of India’s technical mission in Kabul to a full embassy, signaling strengthened diplomatic engagement. India continues to support the Afghan population through critical medical assistance, including ambulances, CT scan and MRI equipment, enhancing healthcare services amidst ongoing crises. WATCH
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