afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) In the upcoming talks with Pakistan and Sri Lanka triangular Tea20 Have decided to withdraw from the series. This decision has been taken after the attack from Pakistan. Actually, recently Afghanistan from Pakistan Of row In air strikes carried out in the province Eight including three national players have died.

In its statement, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed the death of three players Kabir, Sibgatullah and Haroon and said that 7 were injured, but according to the Afghan media, a total of 8 Afghan domestic and club level players have died in the Pakistani attack. According to the information, these eight players had come to Argun area to celebrate the victory after playing a match in Sharana area, when the Pakistani Army carried out an air strike in the residential area. After this, the entire building turned into debris and the pictures from Afghanistan also clearly show how dead bodies are being pulled out from the debris with the help of local people. Besides, the body of a child has also been recovered from the attack on Afghanistan.

Statement of Condolences

The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its deepest sorrow and grief over the tragic martyrdom of the brave cricketers from Urgun District in Paktika Province, who were targeted this evening in a cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime.

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— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 17, 2025

Pak army’s terror continues for 10 days

In the last 10 days, Pakistani Army has targeted many residential areas of Afghanistan in the name of attacking TTP positions. According to UN data, 37 civilians were killed and 425 injured due to Pakistani attacks in Paktika, Kunar, Khost, Kandahar and Hemland alone, while according to Afghanistan’s Taliban government data, 5 people were killed in the Pakistani attack in Kabul and 10 people have died in the attacks at 3 places in Paktika yesterday. That is, till now in just 10 days, Pakistani Army has killed 52 innocent people of Afghanistan and injured more than 425 people.

Pakistani Army claims

The Pakistani Army is continuously claiming that it is carrying out attacks in Afghanistan to target the bases of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its chief Noor Wali Mehsud, but in the picture taken last Thursday (16 October 2025), it was clear that TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud is not camping in Afghanistan but in Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan.

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After the clashes that started at the end of last week on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan, tension flared up once again today (Wednesday). This latest violence has come to light in the remote area of ​​Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid alleged that Pakistan had attacked with light and heavy weapons in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province. According to the Taliban, there have been reports of many people being killed and injured in this attack.

In this sequence, let us know who was the richest Hindu of Afghanistan and how many crores of rupees worth of property he had left behind.

Who was the richest Hindu of Afghanistan?

As soon as the name of Afghanistan comes to mind, the picture of war, turmoil and Taliban rule comes to mind, but this country was once one of the most prosperous trading centers of South Asia. The role of the Afghan Hindu community was very important in this prosperity. One of these names was Niranjan Das, who was once said to be the richest Hindu of Afghanistan. His life is not only an example of success, but this story also testifies to how changing circumstances forced a prosperous community to flee their own country.

There were also big traders and landowners

Niranjan Das was an influential official during the reign of Amanullah Khan of Afghanistan (1919–1929). He was working as the head of the tax department at that time. It is said that he had great influence in the administration of Amanullah Khan and was counted among the most powerful representatives of the Hindu community in the Afghan court. Niranjan Das was not just an officer, but he was also a big businessman, landowner and social worker, whose businesses extended from Afghanistan to India and Central Asia.

How much was the property?

He had many mansions, lands and business establishments in Kabul and Kandahar. Although the exact amount of his wealth is not known, but if sources are to be believed, his wealth at that time was considered to be worth several crores of rupees, which today can be counted in hundreds of crores or even billions. At that time, Hindu and Sikh traders of Afghanistan were mainly active in the business of textiles, spices, precious stones and currency exchange and Niranjan Das was considered the biggest businessman among them.

Why did you have to run away?

Later, the turmoil in Afghan politics changed everything. After the fall of Amanullah Khan, instability started increasing in the country. With the change of regime, pressure on the Hindu community increased and many people had to leave their businesses and properties and leave the country. Niranjan Das was also one of them. He left behind his property, mansions and lands worth crores and migrated to India. It is believed that some of his family members later settled in Delhi and Amritsar, where they started a new life.

Today Niranjan Das’s name has faded in the pages of history, but his contribution shows that Hindus in Afghanistan were once not just a minority community but an important part of the economic backbone of the country.

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Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have now reached a very dangerous phase. On October 9, 2025, Pakistan Air Force carried out air strikes on Kabul and Khost cities of Afghanistan, after which the conflict escalated. Pakistani tanks have also been captured by Afghan soldiers. After these attacks, the Taliban government deployed Soviet-era Scud-B ballistic missiles near the Pakistan border. This step worsened the already tense atmosphere.

The Scud-B missile is a strategic ballistic missile, developed by the Soviet Union in the 1950s. This missile is still active in the armies of many countries, including North Korea, Iran, Syria and now Afghanistan. This missile is capable of attacking at a distance of about 300 kilometers and can carry up to one ton of explosives. Its fuel is liquid and it is fired from a mobile launcher vehicle. Although its accuracy is less than modern missiles, it is still considered dangerous on the battlefield.

How did Afghanistan get Scud missiles?

Afghanistan received Scud missiles from the Soviet Union in the 1980s. The Soviet Army had given hundreds of missiles and launchers to the then government of the country during the Afghan war. At that time these missiles were used to target Taliban positions. After the withdrawal of Soviet forces after 1988, some missiles remained in Afghan territory. The Taliban later gained control over these missiles.

Taliban has control of Scud missiles

When the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021, it took control of the remaining military resources in the country. During this time he also found old Scud-B missiles and their launch systems. The Taliban displayed these missiles publicly several times to show that it now had “state military capability”. This demonstration was also part of the Taliban’s political strategy, through which it wanted to present itself as a legitimate regime at the international level.

Taliban’s new military strategy

The Taliban earlier relied on guerrilla warfare, but have now started adopting traditional military symbols. The deployment of Scud-B missiles is a new step in that direction. Due to this, security concerns have increased in neighboring countries including Pakistan. Taliban wants Pakistan to get a clear message that now Afghanistan is capable of responding not only with rifles or bombs, but with missiles.

Increasing clashes and warnings

Recently, Pakistan had attacked Kabul and Khost in the name of anti-terrorist action. After this, Taliban said that it has killed dozens of Pakistani soldiers and taken some captive. Taliban spokesperson gave a statement that Pakistan will not be spared under any circumstances.

Durand Line the focal point of the conflict

The border between Afghanistan and Pakistan is called the Durand Line. This border was decided in 1893 during the British rule. Afghanistan does not recognize this line till date, while Pakistan considers it the official border. Due to this dispute, border skirmishes, infiltration and aerial combat have become common.

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Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been tense for a long time. In recent times, this tension has once again turned into violent clashes. Pakistan fired missiles on Afghan territory last Thursday (9 October 2025), in response to which the Afghan army retaliated in Baharampur area of ​​Pakistan on Saturday (11 October 2025) night. Many Pakistani soldiers were killed in this encounter and Afghan forces captured some posts. The Afghan army has also captured some Pakistani soldiers. This entire incident happened near the Durand Line, which is the main cause of dispute between the two countries.

The Durand Line is an approximately two thousand six hundred and forty kilometer long border, which was created in 1893 during the British rule. Pakistan considers it an international border, but Afghanistan does not accept it. The Afghan side believes that this border artificially divides the Pashtun areas. This is the reason why incidents of conflict and firing occur again and again in this area.

military position of pakistan

According to the Global Firepower 2025 report, Pakistan is the twelfth most powerful army in the world. The country has invested about two and a half percent of its total economy i.e. more than ten billion dollars in defense expenditure. Pakistan has 6,40,000+ trained soldiers, 2627 tanks, 328 fighter aircraft. Pakistani Navy extends to the Arabian Sea. Its help gives it an edge in maritime security. Pakistan’s army is technologically modern and its strategic partnership with China further enhances its power.

Pakistan’s nuclear and missile capabilities

According to reports, Pakistan spends billions of dollars every year on its nuclear program. The country has ballistic missiles with different ranges, which were manufactured with the technical help of China. For this reason, Pakistan also has the capability to launch a second attack i.e. second strike capability, which further strengthens its defense policy.

military situation in afghanistan

Afghanistan’s military capability is quite limited compared to Pakistan. It has been ranked 118th in the list of Global Firepower. After the fall of the US-backed government in 2021, the Taliban took control of the country. The Taliban has retained some old military resources, but it has neither a modern air force nor navy. Most military tactics are based on guerrilla warfare, which proves useful in mountainous areas.

Strengths and limitations of Afghan forces

At present Afghanistan has about eighty thousand active soldiers and 30 thousand paramilitary forces. The country has a limited number of tanks, armored vehicles and artillery. Some old fighter planes and helicopters are also used, but their maintenance is difficult. Lack of missile technology and modern weapons makes its defense capability weak.

Comparison of military power between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Comparing the military power between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the difference is clearly visible. Pakistan has nuclear weapons, modern air force and a large number of trained soldiers, while Afghanistan is dependent on limited resources. Pakistan has allies like China and Türkiye, whereas Afghanistan has no formal allies. The biggest strength of the Afghan side is its geographical position and its long-standing war strategy in the mountainous areas.

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