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Deadly Attacks Near Afghanistan Border Kill Pakistani Official and 5 Police Officers Amid Rising Tensions
Dec 03, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Recent attacks near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have resulted in the deaths of a local government official and five police officers, highlighting escalating regional tensions. Extremist violence has surged, with the Pakistani Taliban claiming responsibility for one attack as cross-border relations deteriorate despite a previous ceasefire agreement. Pakistan has witnessed its deadliest year in a decade with over 1,600 fatalities from extremist attacks in 2024.
Pakistani Taliban Claims Responsibility for Deadly Islamabad Suicide Bombing, Threatens Further Attacks
Nov 11, 2025 11:28 pm CST
The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed at least 12 people, targeting the judicial commission and threatening more attacks until Islamic law is implemented. Pakistan's Defence Minister called the incident a "wake-up call" amid deteriorating relations with Afghanistan, where militant groups are allegedly sheltered.
Deadly Car Bombing at Islamabad Court Complex Kills 12 and Injures 27 Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Nov 11, 2025 06:24 pm CST
A powerful car bomb explosion at a judicial complex in Islamabad, Pakistan has left 12 dead and 27 injured in what officials describe as a suicide attack. The bomber attempted to enter the court building before detonating near a police vehicle. This attack occurs amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan and increasing militant activity across the region, including a recent attempted hostage situation at an army college.
Suicide Bomber Attacks Pakistani Security Compound Near Afghan Border Amid Regional Tensions
Oct 17, 2025 05:32 pm CST
A suicide car bombing by Pakistani Taliban militants targeted a security forces compound near the Afghan border, killing three attackers. This incident occurs during a fragile ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan following deadly cross-border clashes, as regional tensions remain high amid ongoing militant activities in the area.
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.
Tensions Escalate: Taliban Claims Capture of Pakistani Tanks Amid Border Ceasefire
Oct 16, 2025 05:32 pm CST
A 48-hour ceasefire has been established between Afghanistan and Pakistan following intense border clashes that resulted in dozens of casualties. Before the truce, viral videos showed tanks racing through Afghanistan's Spin Boldak province, with Taliban forces claiming to have captured them from Pakistan. While Pakistan denies these claims, stating the Soviet-era T-55 tanks aren't in their inventory, the situation highlights the deteriorating relations between the neighbors as cross-border attacks continue to threaten regional stability.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Engage in Fresh Border Clash Following Alleged "Unprovoked Fire"
Oct 15, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Fresh military confrontation erupted Tuesday between Pakistani and Afghan forces along their northwestern border, with Pakistan claiming Afghan troops initiated "unprovoked fire." This marks the second border incident this week, following Saturday's major clash that resulted in dozens of casualties. Both nations continue trading accusations about harboring militants and violating territorial sovereignty as regional tensions escalate.
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.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Crisis: Taliban Forces Retaliate Against Pakistan Following Alleged Air Strikes
Oct 12, 2025 10:30 am CST
The Afghanistan-Pakistan border erupted in violence as Taliban forces launched retaliatory attacks against Pakistani soldiers following alleged air strikes on Afghan territory. The escalation marks a dangerous new chapter in regional tensions, with the Taliban defense ministry warning of firm responses to any future violations while Pakistan demands action against TTP militants operating from Afghan soil. The conflict has already resulted in casualties and threatens to destabilize the already fragile relationship between the neighboring countries.
Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 17 TTP Militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Raid: Latest Counter-Terrorism Operation
Sep 27, 2025 08:18 am CST
Pakistani security forces conducted a successful raid against Taliban militants in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing 17 TTP fighters. This operation follows a similar raid days earlier that eliminated 13 militants, highlighting Pakistan's ongoing counter-terrorism efforts against the rising militant threat in the northwestern region.