Buzkashi contest held between Bamiyan teams
The match ended in a 16-16 draw but Bamiyan A gifted Yakawlang No.1 with the trophy in recognition of their ‘ethics and goodwill’
Sports
World
Biden makes unannounced visit to Kyiv in sign of ‘strong’ support to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Kyiv as a sign of the United States’ strong support for Ukraine.
Afghanistan
Islamabad trying to ‘convince the world it’s a victim of terrorism’
A number of political affairs experts say Pakistan remains a supporter of terrorist groups and is trying to absolve itself at global forums
World
Bodies of 18 migrants from Afghanistan found in truck in Bulgaria
Police said 22 migrants were found alive but were all taken to local hospitals as they had been in a very bad condition
South Asia
Three attackers killed as they stormed Karachi police station
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) took responsibility for the attack in a message sent by their spokesman to journalists.
Afghanistan
Ismail Mashal: Family concerned about outspoken professor in Taliban custody
One of his relatives said “there is no news about his whereabouts,” while his family has visited Taliban's intelligence office and interior ministry many times.
Afghanistan
Afghan journalist Laila longs for the day she can return to work
Losing her job was a huge blow to her, she said adding that it not only crushed her dreams but also had a devastating financial impact on her life
Afghanistan
Two former army commanders arrested by Taliban in Kabul: Sources
The two arrested include Farid Sayed Khilil, a former army regiment commander for Baghlan and Parwiz Sayedkhili, former battalion commander for the same regiment.
Afghanistan
Man donates his land to school in Bamiyan
A villager gave land to the education directorate so a school can be built for the children who walk up to 4 kms a day to school
Business
Kandahar exports its first batch of asafetida juice
Farmers and chamber officials say that the low-maintenance and water-wise Hing plant could be a good alternative to poppy cultivations