The latest news on the Pakistan vs Afghanistan front covers both cricket and geopolitical developments.
Cricket: Pakistan and Afghanistan are facing off in the opening match of a T20I tri-series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on August 29, 2025. The match starts at 8:30 PM IST. This contest is significant as both teams prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Afghanistan having exerted recent dominance over Pakistan by winning three of their last four T20I meetings, including two in Sharjah, the venue for the current series[2][6]. The match is expected to be highly competitive, as both teams have significant recent history at this venue[4].
Geopolitical: Tensions have escalated after airstrikes that Afghanistan’s Taliban government has blamed on Pakistan struck two eastern Afghan provinces, killing at least three civilians and injuring seven others. The Afghan foreign ministry condemned the strikes in Nangarhar and Khost provinces, calling them a “provocative act,” and summoned the Pakistani ambassador in Kabul. The Afghan Defense Ministry criticized the actions, warning of increased animosity. Pakistan has not commented on the strikes. These incidents come amid already strained relations, largely rooted in mutual accusations regarding support for militant groups, despite recent diplomatic efforts for cooperation[1][3].
References
- [1] Kabul blames Pakistan for airstrikes that killed 3 people in Afghanistan — Arab News
- [2] Pakistan vs Afghanistan T20I Live Score Streaming — Indian Express
- [3] Taliban blames Pakistan for airstrikes that killed three — The New Indian Express
- [4] Pakistan vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Tri-Series 2025 — YouTube
- [6] Afghanistan vs Pakistan Live Score, 1st T20I — Times Now