Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict
Pakistan Airstrikes on Afghan Civilian Areas Escalate Tensions as Taliban Warns of Response
Nov 26, 2025 01:28 am CST
Pakistan's overnight airstrikes on civilian areas in Afghanistan's Paktika, Khost, and Kunar provinces have shattered diplomatic agreements and caused multiple civilian casualties. The Taliban-led government has condemned these attacks as violations of sovereignty and international norms, promising a "necessary response" while former Afghan leaders and diplomats call for de-escalation. Analysts warn this escalation could lead to open, unending regional conflict.
Afghan MP Condemns Pakistan Military's Deadly Attacks on Civilians: "You've Bred Terrorists"
Oct 18, 2025 02:37 pm CST
Former Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil condemns Pakistan's military for deadly cross-border attacks in Paktia province that killed eight Afghan civilians, including three cricketers. Speaking to NDTV, she linked the violence to Afghanistan-India diplomatic relations and called for stronger cooperation between New Delhi and Kabul against "extremist ideology." The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn from an upcoming tournament with Pakistan in response to the attacks.
Pakistan Defense Minister Orders Afghan Refugees to Leave as Tensions Escalate with India Connection
Oct 18, 2025 02:02 pm CST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has ordered all Afghan refugees to return home while claiming Afghanistan has become India's proxy in a regional conflict. The statement follows border clashes that killed dozens, with Pakistan conducting airstrikes despite a ceasefire agreement. Diplomatic relations between the neighbors have deteriorated significantly as Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists and conspiring with India against Pakistani interests.
Seven Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Suicide Attack Near Afghan Border Amid Fragile Pakistan-Afghanistan Truce
Oct 17, 2025 05:54 pm CST
A suicide attack at a military camp in North Waziristan near the Afghan border killed seven Pakistani soldiers and injured 13 others amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The attack, attributed to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, occurred during a temporary ceasefire between the neighboring countries following recent cross-border hostilities that had resulted in numerous casualties.
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 Accuses Taliban of Fighting India's Proxy War Amid Fragile Afghanistan Ceasefire
Oct 16, 2025 01:53 pm CST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made controversial claims that Afghanistan's Taliban government is fighting a "proxy war" for India, casting doubt on the recently negotiated 48-hour ceasefire between the neighboring countries. This accusation comes amid escalating cross-border tensions that have resulted in military and civilian casualties, with Pakistan alleging that Afghanistan harbors Pakistani Taliban (TTP) militants – a claim Kabul firmly denies.
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.