Afghanistan, July 3 -- BY: Riffatullah Orakzai

Promoting bilateral sports between Pakistan and Afghanistan can foster mutual respect, strengthen people-to-people ties, and contribute to lasting regional peace and cooperation.

Sports often provides a vital source of entertainment, socialization and normalization in societies adversely affected by prolonged conflict and instability. The same is true for Pakistan and Afghanistan, two countries suffering from decades of violence and terrorism. Nevertheless, the long periods of volatile security environment have failed to dampen the resilient spirits of the sportsmen and common people of both countries as they continue to enthusiastically participate and excel in different sports.

Cricket has...