Afghanistan-Pakistan relations
Pakistan Defense Minister Warns of Possible All-Out War with India Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Nov 19, 2025 08:01 pm CST
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a serious warning about the possibility of all-out war with India, stating the country remains on "full alert" amid increasing tensions. This follows recent violent incidents and aggressive rhetoric between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, complicated by Pakistan's deteriorating relations with Afghanistan and allegations of India's involvement in cross-border attacks.
Afghanistan's Taliban Orders Trade Diversion Away From Pakistan Routes Within Three Months
Nov 12, 2025 09:08 pm CST
Afghanistan's Taliban government has issued a three-month deadline for traders to end reliance on Pakistani trade routes, citing repeated border blockades. Deputy PM Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar directed businesses to find alternative markets for imports including medicine, while Pakistan's traders report significant losses from the October 11 border closure with stranded perishable goods and thousands of unemployed laborers.
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.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Threatens War with Taliban as Afghan-Pakistan Peace Talks Begin in Turkey
Nov 06, 2025 09:43 am CST
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khwaja Asif issued a stark "war" threat against the Taliban government just before critical Afghan-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul. The high-stakes negotiations, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, aim to resolve deadly border clashes and restore stability while addressing contentious issues including drone strikes, militant sanctuaries, and closed trade routes that have severely impacted regional security and economic relations.
Taliban Minister Haqqani Warns Pakistan: "Border Conflicts Will Cost You Dearly" Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Oct 31, 2025 01:14 am CST
Afghanistan's Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani has issued a stark warning to Pakistan amid escalating border tensions, accusing Islamabad of exporting internal conflicts across the Durand Line. Following failed peace negotiations, Haqqani declared Afghanistan's unity against foreign aggression while cautioning that Pakistan's provocations could significantly alter regional dynamics. This diplomatic confrontation highlights deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries, with mutual accusations of harboring militants and instigating border violence.
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.
Escalating Border Conflict: Fresh Clashes Between Afghan Taliban and Pakistani Forces in Kurram District
Oct 15, 2025 08:10 am CST
Intense fighting erupted between Pakistani security forces and Afghan Taliban along the border in Kurram district, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. The conflict follows an earlier weekend attack that killed 23 Pakistani troops, with Pakistan claiming to have eliminated over 200 Taliban militants in response. Tensions remain high as both nations dispute responsibility, with Pakistan urging Afghanistan to stop harboring TTP militants conducting cross-border attacks.