A telecommunications blackout and restrictions on social media have further isolated Afghans who rely on the internet as a lifeline.

Border clashes over the weekend between Afghanistan and Pakistan led to the deaths of dozens of soldiers, the most serious clash between the two countries since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021,

The blackout has affected essentially all wireless internet connections, mobile internet, and telephone services. News outlets have reported disruptions to banking services, hospitals, businesses, government offices, news organizations, education, airports, and visa issuances in a country of roughly 43 million people.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, 3rd ODI 2025: Afghanistan will aim to avenge a washout in the T20I series with at tit-for-tit scoreline in the ODI series as they face Bangladesh in the third ODI at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan and Bangladesh meet in the final game of the 3-match ODI series at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (October 14). With an unassailable 2-0 lead, Afghanistan have already won the series and now will eye revenge for the T20I series loss against the same opposition with a clean sweep in the longer format.

Afghanistan's reported rejection of visa requests from Pakistan's top defence officials marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the two neighbours amid ongoing border clashes and deepening diplomatic mistrust.

Afghanistan had recently dismissed rumours of cancelling their trip to Pakistan next month for a T20I triangular series. However, with the Afghans reportedly making a U-turn on their plans amid rising diplomatic tensions,

The Indian Industry representatives highlighted that the visa remains a severe bottleneck and needs to be resolved immediately for smoother movement of businessmen from both sides.