Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions
Pakistan Minister Threatens "Open War" with Afghanistan as Peace Talks Resume in Istanbul
Oct 26, 2025 11:19 am CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun their second round of peace negotiations in Istanbul, with Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warning of potential "open war" if talks fail. The discussions focus on Pakistan's demand for Afghanistan to eliminate TTP threats, while tensions rise over Afghanistan's plans to build dams on the Kunar River amid deteriorating bilateral relations.
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.