cross-border tensions
Pakistan and Afghanistan Engage in Fresh Border Clash Following Alleged "Unprovoked Fire"
Oct 15, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Fresh military confrontation erupted Tuesday between Pakistani and Afghan forces along their northwestern border, with Pakistan claiming Afghan troops initiated "unprovoked fire." This marks the second border incident this week, following Saturday's major clash that resulted in dozens of casualties. Both nations continue trading accusations about harboring militants and violating territorial sovereignty as regional tensions escalate.
Comparing Military Capabilities: How Taliban and Pakistan's Armed Forces Stack Up Amid Escalating Border Tensions
Oct 13, 2025 05:33 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines the significant disparities between Pakistan's professional 600,000-700,000 strong military force and the Taliban's smaller, less structured fighting units amid escalating cross-border tensions. The article details differences in special forces capabilities, training methodologies, equipment resources, and strategic vulnerabilities between the two forces, providing context for recent clashes that have resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.
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.
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.