Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict
India Supports Afghanistan's Sovereignty Amid Escalating Border Conflict with Pakistan
Oct 31, 2025 02:29 am CST
India has firmly backed Afghanistan's sovereignty during its border conflict with Pakistan, as peace talks in Istanbul stall. Pakistan's Defense Minister threatens to "obliterate" the Taliban regime while accusing Afghanistan of being controlled by India. Meanwhile, India reaffirms its commitment to supporting Afghanistan's territorial integrity and water management projects.
Bagram Air Base: The Strategic Pivot in US-Taliban Relations and Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
Oct 24, 2025 04:25 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines how the Bagram Air Base has become a geopolitical focal point, triggering tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The article explores US President Trump's desire to reclaim the base, the strategic implications for regional powers, and the complex web of interests involving Pakistan, the Taliban, resistance groups, and neighboring countries. It provides crucial context on how this military installation represents both a strategic asset and a sovereignty flashpoint with potential to reshape Central Asian power dynamics.
Pakistan Breaks Ceasefire with Fresh Airstrikes in Afghanistan Killing 10 Civilians
Oct 18, 2025 10:09 am CST
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province, killing at least 10 civilians including 2 children, breaking a 48-hour ceasefire between the two nations. The Taliban has vowed to retaliate as tensions escalate in the region. Pakistan claims the strikes targeted militant groups linked to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), while Afghanistan denies harboring such groups on its soil.
NDTV Ground Report: Civilians Return to Devastated Homes as Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Ceasefire Expires
Oct 17, 2025 02:55 pm CST
As the 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan expires, NDTV provides an exclusive ground report from Spin Boldak, where civilians are returning to homes destroyed by airstrikes. This report examines the humanitarian impact of the deadliest conflict since Taliban's 2021 takeover, highlighting local perspectives and the deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries despite their previous alliance.
Pakistan Defense Minister Claims Readiness for Two-Front War Amid India and Afghanistan Tensions
Oct 17, 2025 02:18 pm CST
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has stirred controversy by claiming Pakistan is prepared for a potential two-front war, suggesting India might "play dirty" along the border amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan. Asif also accused Afghanistan's Taliban government of fighting a proxy war on behalf of India, following recent deadly cross-border skirmishes that led to a temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Understanding the Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Conflict: Taliban Tensions and Trump's Intervention Offer
Oct 13, 2025 09:08 pm CST
This analysis examines the recent deadly border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan that left dozens of soldiers dead on both sides. The conflict, sparked by Pakistan's airstrike on Kabul targeting Pakistani Taliban leadership, highlights the complex regional dynamics involving the Taliban, TTP militant group, and strained diplomatic relations. As border tensions escalate and international powers become involved, the article explores historical context, current military engagements, and potential geopolitical implications for South Asia.
Comparing Military Capabilities: How Taliban and Pakistan's Armed Forces Stack Up Amid Escalating Border Tensions
Oct 13, 2025 05:33 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines the significant disparities between Pakistan's professional 600,000-700,000 strong military force and the Taliban's smaller, less structured fighting units amid escalating cross-border tensions. The article details differences in special forces capabilities, training methodologies, equipment resources, and strategic vulnerabilities between the two forces, providing context for recent clashes that have resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.
Taliban Foreign Minister Warns Pakistan: "Peace Preferred, But Afghanistan Has Other Means"
Oct 13, 2025 02:40 am CST
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi delivers a stark warning to Pakistan during his India visit, stating that while Afghanistan prefers peaceful resolution of border tensions following recent military exchanges, the country stands united and prepared to defend its sovereignty if diplomacy fails. This comes after retaliatory operations against Pakistani military posts following airstrikes in Kabul.