By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD, March 26 (Reuters) - Pakistan's military resumed operations against Afghanistan after a temporary pause, Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Thursday, dashing hopes of a permanent ceasefire.

Heavy rain has triggered severe flooding and caused buildings to collapse, killing 45 people and injuring 74 in Afghanistan and Pakistan over the past five days, with Kabul also warning of continued risks from bad weather as clashes with Pakistan continue.

Maryam Nawaz had been invited as chief guest and was introduced to officials of the eight franchises and players before the match between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen.

QUETTA, Pakistan, March 30 (Reuters) - A natural gas pipeline was blown up in southern Pakistan on Monday, suspending supply to several districts, an official said. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the outcomes of disciplinary committee proceedings pertaining to breaches of various clauses of Naseem Shah's central contract and the PCB social media guidelines.

The visit comes amid intensifying diplomatic efforts around the Iran conflict, with both countries expected to hold detailed discussions on regional developments as well as bilateral and global issues of mutual interest.

The incident took place during the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, when umpire Faisal Afridi took the ball from Haris Rauf for inspection after it had been passed between Shaheen Shah Afridi and Fakhar Zaman.