His remarks came hours after Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid alleged that Pakistan had “bombed” Khost and launched air strikes in Kunar and Paktika provinces—claims categorically rejected by Pakistan’s military spokesperson.

The rare explosions in the country’s capitals have not been directly linked, but there are fears the governments will blame each other after their previous military conflict alarmed the world.

Pakistan Petroleum Ltd., a state-owned energy company, is reclaiming land from the sea to create a launchpad to ramp up oil and gas exploration.

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will clash in a politically-charged Twenty20 World Cup match in Colombo on February 15, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said as it announced the draw on Tuesday.

Deputy PM Dar and Minister Jabbarov review economic engagement following November 8 Baku meeting

Pakistan, the 2009 T20 World Cup Champions, will kick off their 2026 T20 WC campaign against Netherlands on February 7. The Men in Green will take on arch-rivals India on February 15. Check out their full WC schedule.

Tensions flared between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday as the Taliban accused Pakistani forces of air strikes in eastern Afghanistan, which killed 9 children and a woman, and injured four others.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underscored the historic and close fraternal ties between Pakistan and Iran, emphasizing the need to further broaden and deepen bilateral relations across multiple sectors.