Web archive - August 23, 2021

Cricket

Afghanistan, Pakistan ODI series postponed

The decision was taken to ensure that the mental health of players was not affected

World

Taliban near Panjshir after retaking three northern Afghan districts

Taliban spokesperson says Salang Pass was open and enemy forces were blockaded in the Panjshir valley

Pakistan

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia review unfolding situation in Afghanistan

Peaceful and stable Afghanistan is important for Pakistan and region, FM Qureshi tells his Saudi counterpart

World

Iran resumes fuel exports to neighbouring Afghanistan

To counter price spike, Taliban asked Tehran to keep the borders open for traders and cut tariffs on imports

World

New Delhi opens first 'smog tower'

Concentrations of tiny deadly particles in Delhi's air regularly exceed safe limits by up to 20 times

World

'Was it worth it?': Pain and anger inside Pentagon after Afghanistan crumbles

In the past few days, there has been frustration over slow pace of evacuations of US citizens and vulnerable Afghans

Pakistan

Madrassa principal arrested for ‘sexually assaulting’ minor girl in Rawalpindi

Police detain Mufti Shahnawaz for ‘resisting arrest’ after he was granted interim bail by local court

World

Booster Covid-19 shots should be delayed: WHO

If vaccination rates are not raised, stronger variants of the coronavirus could develop, warns Tedros

Business

Market watch: Index-heavy sectors drive KSE-100’s rise

Benchmark index surges 512.39 points to settle at 48,112.21

Business

Oil jumps 3% on weaker dollar after seven days of losses

Market overlooked demand concerns stoked by rising cases of Delta coronavirus variant