The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

The restriction on poppy cultivation has decimated a key trade for hundreds of thousands of farmers and labourers.

A report from the U.N. drugs agency says Afghan farmers lost more than $1 billion of cash income from opium sales after the Taliban banned poppy cultivation

Thousands of Afghans whose only home has been Pakistan are being forced to go to a country unprepared to take them in.

Over-by-over report: Afghanistan won their fourth match of this World Cup to move to fifth in the table, comfortably overhauling the Netherlands’ 179 to win by seven wickets

Afghanistan's success in WC due to Ajay Jadeja's mentorship; Trott lauds him for keeping team in high spirits. His presence made job easier. Pitch re-laid at Ekana stadium, nullifying home advantage. Afghans have won against big teams, ready for Dutch challenge.

Follow all the action from Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

India must not loosen up and keep the winning tempo going against Sri Lanka as it sends a message to the opposition that they are determined to win the trophy at home, writes Sunil Gavaskar in his column for The Hindu

ED searches 25 premises in Punjab in connection with major drug trafficking racket busted by NCB. Seized ₹4.5 crore, phones, laptops, papers. 14 NCB officials awarded for busting international syndicate. Network runs from Ludhiana, sources heroin from Dubai, Afghanistan, Pakistan. Arrested 19, seized 40 kg heroin, 204 bank accounts, 52…

Authorities go ‘door to door’ to round up and return thousands – many who fled from the Taliban – on first day of nationwide crackdown