Afghan man gets life in Germany for anti-Islam rally stabbing

An Afghan man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for a jihadist stabbing spree in Germany last year that killed a police officer and left five people wounded. The 26-year-old, only partially named as Sulaiman A and found to be a supporter...

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan dethrones Bhuvneshwar to become leading wicket-taker in T20I Asia Cup

Afghanistan captain and premier spinner Rashid Khan dethroned India’s ‘Swing King’ Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become the leading wicket-taker in the T20I Asia Cup. Rashid cemented his place at the summit of the wicket-taking chart in the tournament...

World News | UNICEF Warns of Endless Cycle of Crisis Facing Children in Afghanistan

Kabul [Afghanistan], September 17 (ANI): Children of Afghanistan have been facing an endless cycle of crisis threatening both their present and future, as warned by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), reported Khamma Press. In a statement...

TTAP meets Kabul envoy, urges dialogue to reduce tensions

ISLAMABAD: In a noteworthy diplomatic overture, senior opposition leaders, including leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Tuesday delivered a message from jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Afghanistan’s ambassador in Islamabad,...

Pakistan’s Desperation For Chinese Funds Risks Clash With Afghan Taliban

New Delhi: Pakistan may have gloated about the fact that China insisted on Afghanistan being part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Project (CPEC) 2.0, but during his recent visit to China, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was left empty-handed...

Demand up, donations down at Henrico Community Food Bank

Four years after its founding, the Henrico Community Food Bank is serving a growing population of food-insecure county residents, even as donations take a dive because of economic uncertainty and rising prices for goods and food. HCFB founder and...

Pakistan's desperation for Chinese funds risks clash with Afghan Talib...

Pakistan's desperation for Chinese funds risks clash with Afghan Taliban (Representational Image) New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan may have gloated about the fact that China insisted on Afghanistan being part of the China-Pakistan Economic...

Tanzid, bowlers keep Bangladesh alive with narrow win over Afghanistan

ASIA CUP 2025 Nasum Ahmed bowled a wicket-maiden to stifle Afghanistan early © ACC Tanzid Hasan Tamim's blistering half-century and a disciplined bowling display powered Bangladesh to a victory by 8 runs in their must-win clash against...

Taliban leader restricts internet access in an Afghan province to 'prevent immorality'

Published on 16/09/2025 - 17:57 GMT+2 The Taliban's leader has banned fibre optic internet in one province of Afghanistan to "prevent immorality," a spokesman for the administration said on Tuesday. There is no longer cable internet access in the...

Bangladesh to support Sri Lanka? Captain Litton spills beans; Afghanistan skipper Rashid rues “irresponsible shots”

Bangladesh captain Litton Das light-heartedly quipped about supporting Sri Lanka, who hold the key to the door that unlocks their qualification for the Super 4 following their nerve-jangling eight-run victory over Afghanistan at the ongoing Asia...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan to launch direct flights, fast-track visas to boost trade ties

Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to enhance connectivity and trade cooperation through the launch of direct flights, fast-track business visas, and joint business forums, as Kazakhstan’s Ambassador, Yerzhan Kistafin, called on Federal Minister...

Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman Choke Afghanistan to keep their Asia Cup 2025 campaign alive

Home Sports Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman Choke Afghanistan to keep their Asia Cup 2025 campaign alive Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman’s brilliant bowling choked Afghanistan, sealing a thrilling 8-run win and keeping Bangladesh’s Asia Cup...

Afghanistan self-sufficient in iron production: Reshtia

KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): The president of the Afghanistan’s Iron Smelting Union says that approximately $500 million has been invested in the country’s iron smelting sector so far, creating employment opportunities for around 70,000 people, both...

'Immorality': Taliban bans fibre optic internet in Afghan province

Jalalabad/Afghanistan: The Taliban leader banned fibre optic internet in an Afghan province to “prevent immorality”, a spokesman for the administration said Tuesday, the Associated Press reported. It's the first time a ban of this kind has been...

Trump's U.K. visit looked like it would be dominated by trade. Immigration protests suggest otherwise

When King Charles, on the advice of the British government, extended an invitation to U.S. President Donald Trump for a second state visit to the U.K., it appeared trade and economic relations would dominate discussions. But when Air Force One...

Taliban shut down WiFi, a lifeline for women and girls, in Afghan province

Soldiers assigned to Easy Company, 2-506 Infantry Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) patrol the mountains in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom, East Paktika Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 11th, 2010....

Asia Cup 2025 qualification scenarios: How can Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan qualify for the Super 4 round?

After a relatively dull first week, the 2025 Asia Cup finally gained momentum with a thrilling contest between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on September 16. Facing elimination, Bangladesh produced a spirited performance to upstage...

Chaman Protesters Condemn Pakistan’s Mistreatment of Afghan Refugees

Amid ongoing concerns over the forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, protesters in Chaman say that Pakistan is mistreating Afghans to an extreme degree and creating new problems for them every day. They call on international human...

Mullah Baradar, Iranian minister discuss trade, investment

KABUL (Pajhwok): Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund and Iranian Minister of Industry have discussed trade, transit and investment opportunities. Mullah Baradar met with Seyyed Mohammad Atabak, Iran’s...

South Asia Trade Fair 2025 in Dhaka on Sept 18-21

A four-day South Asia Trade Fair-2025 will be held on September 18-21 in the capital, starting Thursday. A press conference was held at the FBCCI's Motijheel office on Tuesday to brief stakeholders about the fair. The fair will showcase various...