Pakistan-Afghanistan relations
Pakistan Arrests Four TTP Members Connected to Deadly Islamabad Court Suicide Bombing
Nov 15, 2025 01:46 am CST
Pakistani authorities have apprehended four suspected Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan members allegedly involved in the recent Islamabad court suicide bombing that killed 12 people. The investigation reveals connections to Afghanistan-based leadership, highlighting escalating security challenges and strained Pakistan-Afghanistan relations as militancy resurges in the region.
Pakistan Confirms Afghan National Responsible for Deadly Islamabad Court Bombing
Nov 13, 2025 11:50 pm CST
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that the suicide bomber who killed 12 people in an attack near an Islamabad court was an Afghan national. Security agencies have arrested two key suspects, while officials also linked Afghan nationals to a separate attack on Wana Cadet College. The incidents highlight growing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan regarding cross-border terrorism.
Pakistan Deputy PM Criticizes Former ISI Chief's "Costly Cup of Tea" Visit for Escalating Taliban Security Crisis
Nov 06, 2025 05:55 pm CST
Pakistan's Defense Minister Ishaq Dar has publicly criticized former ISI Chief General Faiz Hameed's 2021 visit to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan as a "costly cup of tea" that allowed 35,000-40,000 Taliban fighters to re-enter Pakistan. This diplomatic misstep has escalated security concerns as Pakistan prepares for talks with Afghanistan in Istanbul following recent cross-border conflicts and ceasefire negotiations.
Pakistan's Five-Fold Strategy to Conceal Afghanistan Policy Failures and Pressure Taliban Leadership
Nov 04, 2025 06:23 pm CST
Pakistan employs multiple strategic narratives to reshape global perceptions of its Afghanistan relations, presenting itself as a victim of terrorism while pressuring the Taliban through diplomatic posturing, international alliance-building, military threats, and anti-India rhetoric. This comprehensive analysis examines how these tactics aim to conceal Pakistan's failed "strategic depth" policy while potentially risking long-term regional stability and relationships.
Pakistan Defense Minister Issues Severe Threats Against Afghanistan Amid Failed Peace Talks
Oct 29, 2025 11:47 am CST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made alarming accusations claiming Afghanistan is acting as India's proxy to spread terrorism in Pakistan. The statement comes after peace talks in Istanbul collapsed, with Asif threatening a response "50 times stronger" if Afghanistan attacks. Tensions escalated when Pakistan admitted to an agreement with the US allowing drone operations from its territory, prompting Afghan negotiators to withdraw from discussions.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Collapse Over US Drone Dispute: Diplomatic Crisis Unfolds in Istanbul
Oct 29, 2025 12:22 am CST
Peace negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul have failed dramatically, exposing deep divisions over US drone operations and cross-border security. The diplomatic breakdown occurred after Pakistan's admission of an agreement with the US allowing drone operations from its territory, leaving Qatari and Turkish mediators shocked and raising concerns about potential military confrontation along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
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 Warns Afghanistan: Defense Minister Asif Declares Zero Tolerance for Cross-Border Terrorism
Oct 10, 2025 02:24 pm CST
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stern warning to Afghanistan's Taliban government regarding cross-border terrorism, stating that Pakistan's patience has run out. This comes amid revelations about Pakistan's historical support of terrorist groups and follows recent deadly attacks on Pakistani forces. The minister revealed that Taliban officials previously requested billions to relocate TTP terrorists but offered no guarantees of ending attacks on Pakistani soil.