Pakistan has named Sahibzada Farhan as captain for the 2026 Asian Games cricket tournament, leading a youthful, experimental squad. Several uncapped players feature, with Abdul Samad as vice-captain. This selection marks Farhan's first white-ball captaincy.
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
Pakistan on Wednesday launched deadly air strikes on Afghanistan after a period of relative calm following months of fighting at the beginning of the year. Several people were killed and wounded in provinces near the border including children, locals said.
No immediate comment from Pakistan as Taliban says 11 children are among the dead in strikes on border provinces.
Pakistan targets TTP fighters across Afghan border, as the Taliban says 11 children among those killed in air attacks.
Recent clashes between protesters and police killed at least 11 people.
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Experts say the current crisis is part of a deeper, long-running debate about governance in the region.
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