Kunar River dam project
Pakistan Minister Threatens "Open War" with Afghanistan as Peace Talks Resume in Istanbul
Oct 26, 2025 11:19 am CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun their second round of peace negotiations in Istanbul, with Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warning of potential "open war" if talks fail. The discussions focus on Pakistan's demand for Afghanistan to eliminate TTP threats, while tensions rise over Afghanistan's plans to build dams on the Kunar River amid deteriorating bilateral relations.
Afghanistan Follows India's Water Strategy: Building Dams to Restrict Pakistan's Access to Kunar River
Oct 24, 2025 03:23 pm CST
Afghanistan's Taliban leadership has ordered immediate dam construction on the Kunar River, mirroring India's approach to water management with Pakistan. This strategic move comes amid rising border tensions and could significantly impact Pakistan's water security, particularly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, with no treaties governing these shared water resources to provide diplomatic recourse.