The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has announced that Chinese officials have welcomed its newly appointed ambassador in Beijing on Friday.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement said that Asadullah Bilal Karimi presented a copy of his credentials to Hong Li, the Head of the Protocol Department at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the statement, Hong Li welcomed Bilal Karimi and considered his appointment as ambassador an important step in the expansion of relations between China and Afghanistan.
He said that China respects the national sovereignty of Afghanistan and the decisions of the people of this country and does not interfere in its internal affairs.
Hong pointed out that China wants to cooperate with Afghanistan in the framework of the “Belt and Road” initiative in the field of economic and infrastructure projects.
Meanwhile, Bilal Karimi said that he is glad to start working as the ambassador and special representative of the Islamic Emirate in China.
He added that this is an important chapter in the expansion of relations between the two countries.
Bilal Karimi assured China that no country will be threatened from Afghanistan soil, adding that stability and security in the region is in the interest of all. He also appreciated China’s “positive and non-interference policy” in Afghanistan’s affairs, and called China a good neighbor of Afghanistan.
Karimi also highlighted the importance of China’s role in investment, infrastructure restoration, development and reconstruction projects. He said that the current stability in Afghanistan is a good opportunity which should be fully utilized.
In the meeting, Hong Li expressed hope that with the appointment of the new IEA ambassador in China, relations between China and Afghanistan will be strengthened and expanded.
A delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has left for Urumqi, China, to hold talks with Pakistani officials, sources told Ariana News on Wednesday.
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s worst fighting in years erupted last month, claiming heavy human losses on both sides.
Islamabad accuses the Islamic Emirate of harbouring and supporting militants who carry out attacks inside Pakistan. Kabul denies it, saying the militancy is Pakistan’s domestic problem.
The US Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday it is easing asylum restrictions for vetted migrants from low-risk countries, while maintaining bans on “high-risk” nations, including Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Somalia.
The move comes after last November’s attack near Washington’s Farragut Square, in which an Afghan asylee killed one National Guardsman and injured another, prompting stricter asylum screening under President Donald Trump.
A DHS spokesperson said thorough vetting remains unchanged for all applicants, with resources now focusing on higher-risk cases.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) continued to deliver high drama on Tuesday, March 31, as Punjab Kings secured a three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in a closely fought encounter.
Chasing a competitive total, Punjab Kings held their nerve to cross the line with just five deliveries to spare, capping off an intense contest that swung back and forth. A match-winning knock from Cooper Connolly proved decisive, anchoring the chase under pressure and guiding his side to an important early-season win.
Earlier, Gujarat Titans posted a solid total, with skipper Shubman Gill contributing a steady innings at the top. However, disciplined bowling from Punjab, particularly in the middle overs, helped restrict the scoring and kept the chase within reach.
The result gives Punjab valuable momentum as teams look to establish themselves in the opening phase of the tournament.
Today’s match
Attention now shifts to Wednesday’s fixture, where Lucknow Super Giants will take on Delhi Capitals in another key early clash of the competition.
Both sides will be aiming to build consistency, with star players expected to play a crucial role as the race for playoff positions begins to take shape.
Broadcast in Afghanistan
Fans in Afghanistan can follow all the action live, with Ariana Television Network (ATN) holding exclusive broadcast rights for the tournament.
Matches are being aired on Ariana Television, bringing the excitement of the IPL directly to Afghan audiences, who continue to show strong passion for the game.
With thrilling finishes and high-quality performances already on display, IPL 2026 is shaping up to be another memorable season for cricket fans worldwide.
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