Pakistan
Operation Sindoor: How India's Naval Readiness in Arabian Sea Deterred Pakistan During Military Conflict
Oct 15, 2025 01:25 am CST
India's Operation Sindoor revealed a strategic naval deployment in the Arabian Sea that could have been "catastrophic" for Pakistan had hostilities continued, according to Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai. Following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, India's multi-dimensional military response included precision strikes on terror infrastructure, resulting in over 100 Pakistani casualties along the LoC, marking a significant shift in India's counter-terrorism doctrine.
Afghan Minister Claims Good Relations With All Neighbors Except Pakistan Amid Border Tensions
Oct 14, 2025 08:19 am CST
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi states Afghanistan seeks peace while managing complex relations with Pakistan. He highlights growing India-Afghanistan trade exceeding $1 billion and invites Indian investment in Afghan minerals, suggesting the Wagah border opening as an optimal trade route between the countries.
Pakistan's Strategic Maneuvering: Using Gaza Protests to Avoid Israel Recognition Commitments
Oct 13, 2025 06:20 pm CST
Pakistan's military establishment has orchestrated protests through Tehreek e Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) to create internal instability, providing an excuse to back away from commitments to recognize Israel under the Abraham Accords. This calculated strategy risks undermining Pakistan's potential leadership role in West Asia being offered by President Trump, as the region moves toward resolving the Palestinian conflict despite Pakistan's street demonstrations.
Taliban-Pakistan Border Conflict Escalates as Afghanistan Accuses Military Faction of Sabotaging Peace
Oct 13, 2025 02:02 am CST
Afghanistan's Taliban government has accused a powerful faction within Pakistan's military of orchestrating hostilities along the Durand Line border, claiming to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and captured multiple outposts in retaliatory strikes. Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid warns of further consequences if airspace violations continue, while alleging Pakistan harbors ISIS-Khorasan operatives despite maintaining openness to dialogue under Islamic law.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations: Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi Seeks Peace Despite Border Clashes During Historic India Visit
Oct 12, 2025 09:44 pm CST
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed Afghanistan-Pakistan border tensions during his landmark visit to India, emphasizing desires for regional peace despite recent clashes. The six-day diplomatic mission included discussions with India on trade, aviation, and development projects, marking the first high-level Taliban visit since their takeover four years ago, while navigating controversy over women's representation at press events.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Strong Response to Afghan Border Provocations
Oct 12, 2025 04:37 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a firm warning to Afghanistan following border clashes, condemning provocations and accusing Taliban authorities of harboring terrorist elements. The Pakistani leader emphasized that his country's defence remains non-negotiable amid escalating tensions between the neighboring nations.
Taliban-Pakistan Escalating Border Conflict: 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Retaliatory Strikes
Oct 12, 2025 04:22 pm CST
Taliban spokesperson Zabeehullah Mujahid claims 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory strikes near the Durand Line, accusing Pakistan of harboring ISIS terrorists. The conflict escalated following explosions in Afghanistan, with both nations exchanging airstrikes along their shared border before interventions from Qatar and Saudi Arabia halted the violence.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Crisis: Taliban Forces Retaliate Against Pakistan Following Alleged Air Strikes
Oct 12, 2025 10:30 am CST
The Afghanistan-Pakistan border erupted in violence as Taliban forces launched retaliatory attacks against Pakistani soldiers following alleged air strikes on Afghan territory. The escalation marks a dangerous new chapter in regional tensions, with the Taliban defense ministry warning of firm responses to any future violations while Pakistan demands action against TTP militants operating from Afghan soil. The conflict has already resulted in casualties and threatens to destabilize the already fragile relationship between the neighboring countries.
Taliban Minister Bans Women Journalists at Delhi Press Conference Amid India-Afghanistan Diplomatic Reset
Oct 11, 2025 02:01 am CST
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi sparked outrage by excluding women journalists from his New Delhi press conference, even as India announced the upgrade of its Kabul mission to embassy status. While emphasizing that Afghanistan prevents terrorist groups from operating within its borders, this incident highlights the ongoing tension between diplomatic engagement with the Taliban and concerns over their restrictive policies toward women.
Taliban Minister Muttaqi Claims Afghanistan Free of Terror Groups During Historic India Visit
Oct 10, 2025 09:59 pm CST
During his landmark visit to India, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi claimed Afghanistan has eliminated all terrorist organizations from its soil and called on Pakistan to follow suit. The visit marked a significant diplomatic milestone as India announced plans to upgrade its mission in Kabul to a full embassy, signaling improving relations between the nations despite ongoing regional security challenges.
