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Afghanistan Begins Tri-Nation ‘A’ Series With Loss to India

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(Last Updated On: October 24, 2022)

Afghanistan ‘A’ suffered a seven-wicket loss to India ‘A’ in their first match of tri-series in South Africa on Friday.

Batting first, Afghanistan ‘A’ were bowled out for 149 inside 41 overs.  Axar Patel for India ‘A’ picked up three for 33 in six overs, followed by Al-rounder Vijay Shankar, who claimed three for 24 in seven overs.

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was the only bowler to complete his full quota of overs claiming two for 42 in the process.

Low order batsman Sharafuddin Ashraf (39) was the top scorer for Afghanistan, followed by Rahmat Shah (35) and Najibullah Zadran (30).

In reply, India ‘A’ cruised to the target in 150 for 3 in 30.4 overs.

Opening the innings, Karun Nair scored a positive knock, 57 off 83 balls while skipper Manish Pandey chipped in with unbeaten 41 off 52 balls. The duo added 67 runs for the third wicket Shreyas Iyer (20) and Sanju Samson (10) were dismissed cheaply.

Young Rishabh Pant scored a quick fire unbeaten 17 off 10 deliveries with three boundaries to finish the match off with ease.

India opened their account with that win after loosing to hosts South Africa ‘A’ in first match of the series. 

 Afghanistan ‘A’ is scheduled to face South Africa in their second match on Sunday.

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IEA’s foreign ministry summons Pakistan’s charge d’affaires over airstrike

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(Last Updated On: March 18, 2024)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has summoned Pakistan’s charge d’affaires over Islamabad’s airstrike inside Afghanistan in the early hours of Monday morning.

The ministry presented the charge d’affaires with a letter of protest and advised the new civilian government to curb anti-Afghanistan actions and to not ‘complicate’ relations between the two Muslim countries.

The ministry also condemned the airstrikes, in Paktika and Khost, and warned Islamabad it has a long history of fighting foreign powers and that it will not tolerate military action on its territory.

The ministry said in a statement that Pakistan’s new civilian government and the people of Pakistan should not allow some circles to complicate the relations between the two neighboring Muslim countries.

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Bayat Foundation steps in to help needy families over Ramadan

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(Last Updated On: March 18, 2024)

Dozens of needy families in Herat province received much needed Ramadan aid packages on Monday from Bayat Foundation.

According to Bayat Foundation officials, a transparent assessment was carried out on people in need before the aid was distributed.

The packages included flour, rice and cooking oil. The foundation will carry this initiative through to other provinces during the holy month of Ramadan.

Officials said poverty and unemployment in the country has resulted in more people needing assistance.

Recipients of this aid welcomed the initiative and called on other organizations to also help the needy.

Over the past 20 years, the Bayat Foundation has carried out countless campaigns to help the needy across the country. The foundation is also actively involved in education and health – with the aim of helping the needy in Afghanistan.

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Border forces target military posts along Durand Line in response to airstrikes

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(Last Updated On: March 18, 2024)

The Ministry of National Defense of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said Monday morning that border forces targeted Pakistan “military centers” along the Durand Line in response to airstrikes against civilian homes in Paktika and Khost provinces.

In the early hours of Monday morning, Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan, hitting residential houses in Spera district in Khost and Bermel district in Paktika.

At least eight people were killed – five women and three children.

Inayatullah Khwarazmi, the defense ministry’s spokesperson said on X: “In response to this aggression, the border forces targeted Pakistan’s military centers along the Durand line with heavy weapons.”

Khwarazmi added that the country’s defense and security forces are ready to respond to any aggressive actions and will defend their territorial integrity.

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