In rare airstrikes, Pakistan on Tuesday targeted multiple suspected hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban inside neighbouring Afghanistan, resulting in the death of at least 15 people, including women and children.

At least 15 people, including women and children, were killed in a series of Pakistani airstrikes that hit Afghanistan's Barmal region in Paktika province. According to local media, the assaults, which happened on the evening of December 24,

Pakistan will take on arch-rival India in the marquee group game of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Feb. 23 after the ICC finally announced the schedule for the tournament.

The Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan and Dubai, after hosts Pakistan selected the UAE as a neutral venue for their rivals India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday. Holders Pakistan will host an ICC event for the first time in 28 years.

The U.S., UK and EU criticized Pakistan's military courts on Monday over the sentencing of 25 civilians in connection with attacks on military facilities in 2023 after the arrest of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

A Pakistan military court jailed 25 supporters of former Premier Imran Khan over a case related to an attack on an army facility last year, in a ruling that could renew political unrest in the country.

Multan will host back-to-back tests when Pakistan plays the West Indies next month, the domestic cricket board said on Tuesday.

West Indies batter Amir Jangoo received his first call-up to the test squad, while left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie returns for next month's series against Pakistan, the team said on Monday. West Indies' return to Pakistan for test matches after 18 years wraps up the World Test Championship cycle and features two games at the Multan Cricket Stadium from Jan.