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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 and Afghanistan Agree to 48-Hour Ceasefire Following Deadly Border Clashes
Oct 15, 2025 10:16 pm CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have implemented a 48-hour ceasefire after intense border clashes resulted in dozens of casualties. The agreement came into effect Wednesday evening as both nations pledge to pursue diplomatic solutions. Pakistan reports killing numerous Afghan forces while denying civilian targeting, while Afghanistan claims to have destroyed Pakistani military positions in retaliation. This escalation occurs amid shifting regional dynamics, including improving India-Afghanistan relations.
Afghan Taliban Releases Drone Footage of Strikes on Pakistani Border Outposts Amid Escalating Conflict
Oct 15, 2025 06:41 pm CST
The Afghan Taliban has released footage showing drone strikes on Pakistani border outposts as tensions escalate in one of the deadliest conflicts between the neighbors in years. Dozens of Pakistani soldiers have been killed or are missing, while both sides report casualties. The violence follows explosions in Afghanistan that were blamed on Pakistan, with ongoing disputes over militant groups operating across the border.
Deadly Border Clash: Afghan Taliban and Pakistan Forces Exchange Heavy Fire Resulting in Dozens of Casualties
Oct 15, 2025 06:14 pm CST
Recent border clashes between Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani military have escalated into the deadliest confrontation in years, resulting in dozens of casualties on both sides. The conflict, centered around the Spin Boldak-Chaman border, has involved heavy weaponry, destruction of military installations, and seizure of equipment. Both countries accuse each other of initiating hostilities amid growing regional tensions, complicated by allegations of harboring terrorist groups and coinciding with diplomatic developments in the region.
Gaza Ceasefire Agreement: Critical Questions About Hostage Release, Military Withdrawal and Future Governance Remain Unresolved
Oct 12, 2025 10:42 am CST
The Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues, with the first phase set to free remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. However, significant challenges remain regarding Israeli troop withdrawal, Hamas disarmament, and establishing a post-war Gaza governance structure. Despite initial progress, uncertainties persist about reconstruction efforts and whether this agreement can lead to lasting peace after two years of devastating conflict.
Failed Peace Momentum: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies Despite Trump-Putin Summit
Oct 08, 2025 09:40 pm CST
Russia acknowledges the diplomatic momentum from the Trump-Putin Alaska summit has dissipated, as both nations exchange deadly strikes and peace negotiations stall. US consideration of sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine threatens further escalation in the three-year conflict that has displaced millions and left Russia occupying one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.
11 Pakistani Soldiers and 19 Terrorists Killed in Counter-Terrorism Operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Oct 08, 2025 05:20 pm CST
A military operation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the deaths of 11 Pakistani soldiers and 19 terrorists from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. This incident highlights the escalating terrorism-related violence in Pakistan, which has surged by 46% in recent months, particularly in provinces bordering Afghanistan.
Russian Drone Strike Wounds 30 at Ukraine's Shostka Railway Station as Conflict Escalates
Oct 04, 2025 07:04 pm CST
A Russian drone attack on northeastern Ukraine's Shostka railway station has wounded at least 30 civilians and staff members, according to President Zelensky. The strike, described as "savage," continues Russia's pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Ukraine has responded by attacking a Russian oil refinery in the Leningrad region. The conflict has also caused power outages affecting 50,000 households in Ukraine's Chernigiv region.
Pakistan Violence Surges 46%: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bears 71% of Terrorism Casualties in 2025 Q3 Report
Oct 02, 2025 08:12 pm CST
Pakistan faces a 46% increase in violence during 2025's third quarter, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa suffering 71% of all terrorism-related fatalities. The CRSS report documents 901 deaths and 599 injuries across 329 violent incidents, putting 2025 on track to exceed 2024's death toll with border regions near Afghanistan experiencing 96% of nationwide violence.