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Fatal Border Clash: 5 Killed as Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions Escalate During Peace Negotiations
Nov 07, 2025 03:22 am CST
Five people were killed and six wounded in cross-border fire between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Thursday, threatening delicate ceasefire negotiations underway in Turkey. Both nations immediately blamed each other for initiating the violence, highlighting deep security tensions between the neighbors as diplomatic efforts to resolve their disputes face significant challenges.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Declares "Ball In Taliban's Court" For Permanent Ceasefire Following Border Clashes
Oct 16, 2025 10:49 pm CST
Following a 48-hour ceasefire agreement amid deadly cross-border hostilities, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asserted that the responsibility now lies with the Afghan Taliban to establish a permanent peace. Tensions between the neighboring countries escalated after explosions in Afghanistan and subsequent border clashes killed troops and civilians on both sides, with Pakistan demanding the elimination of TTP militants and cessation of cross-border attacks from Afghan territory.
Noor Wali Mehsud: The Strategic Mind Behind TTP's Resurgence in Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
Oct 16, 2025 09:12 pm CST
The recent escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan centers around Noor Wali Mehsud, the TTP leader who has transformed the militant group since 2018. Despite Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul targeting him, Mehsud has likely survived and continues to lead the organization that has shifted its strategy to focus on military targets rather than civilians. Under his leadership, the TTP has evolved into a movement claiming to fight for Pashtun rights while seeking to establish a Taliban-like government system in Pakistan's border regions.
Pakistan Accuses Taliban of Fighting India's Proxy War Amid Fragile Afghanistan Ceasefire
Oct 16, 2025 01:53 pm CST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made controversial claims that Afghanistan's Taliban government is fighting a "proxy war" for India, casting doubt on the recently negotiated 48-hour ceasefire between the neighboring countries. This accusation comes amid escalating cross-border tensions that have resulted in military and civilian casualties, with Pakistan alleging that Afghanistan harbors Pakistani Taliban (TTP) militants – a claim Kabul firmly denies.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Crisis: Crossings Closed Following Heavy Military Clashes
Oct 12, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been closed after intense overnight clashes between security forces. The conflict erupted following Taliban accusations of Pakistani air strikes violating Afghan sovereignty, further deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries. The escalation highlights ongoing tensions over cross-border militancy, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan of harboring terrorist elements while both sides report military engagements at key border points including Torkham and Chaman.