Even though Pakistan lost to India by 107 runs, it was heartening to see the players showing their camaraderie off the pitch.

PM Imran is the first Pakistani premier to visit Russia on a bilateral trip since Nawaz Sharif visited the country in March 1999.

The opening ceremony was held on the first day of Spring by the Chinese calendar.

Celebrations muted or cancelled in many places for the second straight year due to a surge of coronavirus infections.

Special services were held in Churches across the country and prayers were offered for peace, progress and prosperity of Pakistan.

“I never thought we would get this sort of love from our Pakistani brothers,” says a 70-year-old farmer from India.

Buildings and streets across the country illuminated with colourful lights as people enthusiastically participate in processions.

Visitors must be fully vaccinated against coronavirus and must continue to wear masks on mosque grounds.

India's Meteorological Department says winds from Shaheen now gust up to 90 kph (55 mph) and will continue to weaken.

More than 190 nations are using their pavilions to spotlight their greatest tourist attractions, discoveries and ambitions.

The heavy rain spell left roads flooded, cars submerged and commuters struggling to reach their destinations.

Fighters manned the controls of the multi-purpose trucks previously used by international and Afghan forces.

Taliban have stated that women “can get education from primary to higher education”.

Flag-waving protesters took to the streets of more Afghan cities as popular opposition to the Taliban spread.

The fall of Kabul marks the final chapter of America’s longest war, which began after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks.

Some citizens threw caution to the wind as they celebrated independence.

Hundreds of thousands have been displaced by fighting following the US abrupt withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Just 60,000 people, all citizens or residents of Saudi Arabia, were selected to take part in this year's Haj.