The revelation came through a heartfelt message shared on Wahab Riaz's official social media account. In the message, he conveyed his heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable opportunities he was given to represent Pakistan on the global cricketing stage.
After a lightning offensive as U.S.-led foreign forces were withdrawing after 20 years of inconclusive war, the Taliban entered the capital on Aug. 15, 2021, as the U.S.-backed president, Ashraf Ghani, fled and the Afghan security forces, set up with years of Western support, disintegrated.
Nestled in close proximity to the iconic Red Square, these architecturally unique buildings, ingeniously designed in the shape of open books, served as a powerful symbol of the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Russia.