![Football and beach soccer teams of Afghanistan to face Thailand and UAE in key matches ahead of the AFC Asian Cup tournaments. [Image via Khaama Press]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Afghanistan-national-football-team.webp)
Afghanistan to Face Thailand in Friendly Match Ahead of Asian Cup Qualifiers
Football and beach soccer teams of Afghanistan to face Thailand and UAE in key matches ahead of the AFC Asian Cup tournaments.
PAYF Bulletin
![Jan Egeland criticizes NATO and the U.S. for abandoning Afghanistan, urging renewed global support amid a worsening crisis. [Image via Khaama Press]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jan-Eagland.webp)
Afghanistan Left in Crisis as NATO and U.S. Withdraw Support: Jan Egeland
Jan Egeland criticizes NATO and the U.S. for abandoning Afghanistan, urging renewed global support amid a worsening crisis.
![American citizen Georg Glezmann freed from IEA custody as a goodwill gesture, while U.S. efforts continue for other detainees. [Image via Khaama Press]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/American-citizen-released-from-Taliban-prison-880x587-1.webp)
IEA Releases American Citizen as ‘Goodwill Gesture’ to U.S.
American citizen Georg Glezmann freed from IEA custody as a goodwill gesture, while U.S. efforts continue for other detainees.
![Pakistan's ranking in the 2025 World Happiness Report drops to 109th, yet it remains ahead of India and Afghanistan in South Asia. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2014096-Populationpe_1735799968.webp)
Pakistan’s Position Drops to 109th in World Happiness Report
Pakistan’s ranking in the 2025 World Happiness Report drops to 109th, yet it remains ahead of India and Afghanistan in South Asia.
![Pakistan's Foreign Office says it has no information on Pakistanis visiting Israel, confirms investigations, and condemns Gaza strikes. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/mohaimin-shah-2025-03-20t145911-4641742464762-0.webp)
No Information on Pakistanis Visiting Israel, Says Foreign Office
Pakistan’s Foreign Office says it has no information on Pakistanis visiting Israel, confirms investigations, and condemns Gaza strikes.
![Kandahar exports 421,000 tons of goods worth over $447 Million, with traders urging alternatives to Pakistan for smoother trade. [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vlcsnap-2025-03-19-08h36m15s270_2.webp)
Over $447 Million Worth of Exports From Kandahar During Current Year
Kandahar exports 421,000 tons of goods worth over $447 Million, with traders urging alternatives to Pakistan for smoother trade.
![Pakistan rejects Modi's claim of hostility, urges India to end anti-Pakistan narrative for peace and regional stability. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/shafqat-ali-khan1739587956-0.webp)
Pakistan Rejects Modi’s Claims of ‘Hostility’ in Peace Efforts
Pakistan rejects Modi’s claim of hostility, urges India to end anti-Pakistan narrative for peace and regional stability.
![Uzbek investors explore opportunities in Afghanistan’s construction and mining sectors amid growing bilateral cooperation. [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vlcsnap-2025-03-17-21h29m42s282.webp)
Uzbek Investors Show Interest in Afghanistan’s Construction and Mining Sectors
Uzbek investors explore opportunities in Afghanistan’s construction and mining sectors amid growing bilateral cooperation.
![Kabul Municipality has built 270 kilometers of roads in three years, with 82 projects ongoing to improve infrastructure and ease traffic. [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vlcsnap-2025-03-18-06h50m25s333.webp)
Kabul Municipality Constructs 270 Kilometers of Roads in Three Years
Kabul Municipality has built 270 kilometers of roads in three years, with 82 projects ongoing to improve infrastructure and ease traffic.
![Pakistan's government plans to attract investors to its $8 trillion mineral wealth, focusing on projects like Reko Diq and Siah Dik. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/293622-MineralPHOTOFILE-1321576564.webp)
Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth Hits $8 Trillion, Govt Eyes Investment
Pakistan’s government plans to attract investors to its $8 trillion mineral wealth, focusing on projects like Reko Diq and Siah Dik.
