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Pakistan and Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire After Successful Mediation Talks in Istanbul
Oct 31, 2025 07:32 am CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire following productive talks in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. The agreement includes establishing a monitoring mechanism to maintain peace after recent border clashes that led to airstrikes and closed key trade routes. Both nations will reconvene on November 6 to implement the peace framework along their historically disputed 2,600 km border.
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-Afghanistan Border Conflict Escalates: 15 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Taliban Retaliation After Kabul Airstrikes
Oct 12, 2025 01:55 pm CST
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated dramatically following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghan territory, including Kabul. Taliban forces have retaliated by attacking Pakistani military posts along the border, resulting in 15 Pakistani soldiers killed in Helmand province. The conflict centers around Pakistan's accusations that Afghanistan is harboring Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, while Afghanistan condemns Pakistan for violating its sovereignty.