Pakistan's ISI targets over 40 defected operatives linked to the Taliban, as its influence in Afghanistan declines.

Pakistan denies reports its jet was shot down in Afghanistan, calling claims "baseless rumors."

Over 200,000 more Afghan children may face severe malnutrition by 2026 due to war, aid cuts, and harsh conditions.

Afghan police destroyed over 3,984 kg of drugs in public burn to fight trafficking.

Pakistan urges India to restart talks after cross-border clashes and airstrikes.

Afghanistan launches month-long tree-planting campaign to restore ecosystems and combat deforestation.

New Zealand's T20 World Cup hopes remain alive despite challenges in the subcontinent, coach Rob Walter says.

Slovenian general Boštjan Močnik, chief of staff since 2025, led NATO missions and earned top military honors.

Pakistan says 67 Afghan troops killed in border clashes; Afghanistan denies claims.

Iran urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to end border clashes via dialogue amid Ramadan.