US drone strike kills IS Afghanistan-Pakistan chief

The chief of Islamic State in Af-Pak region has been killed in a US drone strike in eastern Afghanistan, dealing a major blow to the militant group whose another top leader died in a similar air......

ISIS appoints former Taliban commander as its Af-Pak chief

Dreaded Islamic State militant group has appointed a breakaway Taliban commander as its chief in Khurasan, a historic name used by militants for an area covering Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of......

6 top Pak Taliban commanders announce allegiance to ISIS

Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan's six top commanders on Tuesday pledged allegiance to the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has been vying for supremacy with Al Qaeda chief Ayman......

Leave country or face violence: Pak Taliban warns foreigners

The Pakistani Taliban on Monday warned all international organisations and individuals to leave the country or face violence as it was in a "state of war". Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan spokesman......

Rashid left out as India host Afghanistan-NZ Test

  IMAGE: Rashid Khan last played a Test in 2021, against Zimbabwe. Photograph: BCCI All-rounder Rashid Khan is a notable omission in Afghanistan's 20-member preliminary squad for the one-off......

Asian Games: India win cricket GOLD after washout!

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI/X The Indian men's cricket team clinched the gold medal on its Asian Games debut after their final against Afghanistan was called off due to rain, and the Ruturaj......

Asia Cup: Janat returns after six years, Zadran back from injury

IMAGE: Karim Janat returns to the ODI squad after six years. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters All-rounder Karim Janat on Sunday returned to Afghanistan's ODI squad after a gap of six years and......

Stop praising Tendulkar, Taliban tell Pak media

The Pakistani Taliban has reportedly issued a challenge to the country's media to stop the praise of retired Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and instead get behind Pakistani captain Misbah-ul......