Deadly, near-simultaneous attacks in India and Pakistan this week have reignited fears of a renewed proxy conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

Pakistani officials implicate Afghanistan and India as explosion hits courts in Islamabad, killing at least a dozen people.

Sri Lanka Cricket has directed its national team to continue their Pakistan tour despite security concerns following a suicide bombing, threatening players with a formal review if they leave early. Replacements will be sent if players depart against directives.

Judges, lawyers and officials who carried out rulings under Pakistan’s un-Islamic laws were targeted,' the Pakistan Taliban said in a statement, claiming responsibility for the attack

Deadly explosions rocked India and Pakistan, killing 20+ people in both countries within 24 hours of each other, as authorities hunt for clues in the attacks.

This comes a day after a massive blast in a car near Delhi’s Red Fort left 10 people dead and investigators are already connecting the blast to Pakistan-linked networks.

By Elian Peltier and Zia ur-Rehman Reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan At least 12 people were killed and 27 others wounded on Tuesday in an attack on Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, according to officials.