Zabihullah Mujahid
Pakistan Airstrikes on Afghan Civilian Areas Escalate Tensions as Taliban Warns of Response
Nov 26, 2025 01:28 am CST
Pakistan's overnight airstrikes on civilian areas in Afghanistan's Paktika, Khost, and Kunar provinces have shattered diplomatic agreements and caused multiple civilian casualties. The Taliban-led government has condemned these attacks as violations of sovereignty and international norms, promising a "necessary response" while former Afghan leaders and diplomats call for de-escalation. Analysts warn this escalation could lead to open, unending regional conflict.
Failed Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks Escalate Tensions as Taliban Warns of Potential Conflict
Nov 08, 2025 10:07 pm CST
The latest round of Afghanistan-Pakistan peace negotiations in Istanbul ended in deadlock, with the Taliban accusing Pakistan of insincerity and obstruction despite mediation efforts by Turkey and Qatar. Tensions have escalated as Afghan officials warn Pakistan against testing their patience, while Pakistan's Defense Minister confirms no plans for further talks. The failed negotiations reveal deepening mistrust that threatens to push the relationship toward open confrontation despite the current ceasefire along the border.
Afghanistan and Pakistan Extend Border Ceasefire Following Diplomatic Negotiations in Turkey
Oct 31, 2025 10:10 am CST
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire after five days of negotiations in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. The talks, held from October 25-30, resulted in plans for a monitoring mechanism and follow-up meetings on November 6. Both nations expressed commitment to diplomatic resolution while the fragile peace along their volatile border continues to hold.
Tensions Escalate: Taliban Claims Capture of Pakistani Tanks Amid Border Ceasefire
Oct 16, 2025 05:32 pm CST
A 48-hour ceasefire has been established between Afghanistan and Pakistan following intense border clashes that resulted in dozens of casualties. Before the truce, viral videos showed tanks racing through Afghanistan's Spin Boldak province, with Taliban forces claiming to have captured them from Pakistan. While Pakistan denies these claims, stating the Soviet-era T-55 tanks aren't in their inventory, the situation highlights the deteriorating relations between the neighbors as cross-border attacks continue to threaten regional stability.
Afghan Taliban Releases Drone Footage of Strikes on Pakistani Border Outposts Amid Escalating Conflict
Oct 15, 2025 06:41 pm CST
The Afghan Taliban has released footage showing drone strikes on Pakistani border outposts as tensions escalate in one of the deadliest conflicts between the neighbors in years. Dozens of Pakistani soldiers have been killed or are missing, while both sides report casualties. The violence follows explosions in Afghanistan that were blamed on Pakistan, with ongoing disputes over militant groups operating across the border.
Deadly Border Clash: Afghan Taliban and Pakistan Forces Exchange Heavy Fire Resulting in Dozens of Casualties
Oct 15, 2025 06:14 pm CST
Recent border clashes between Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani military have escalated into the deadliest confrontation in years, resulting in dozens of casualties on both sides. The conflict, centered around the Spin Boldak-Chaman border, has involved heavy weaponry, destruction of military installations, and seizure of equipment. Both countries accuse each other of initiating hostilities amid growing regional tensions, complicated by allegations of harboring terrorist groups and coinciding with diplomatic developments in the region.
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.
Two Powerful Explosions Rock Central Kabul Amid Foreign Minister's India Visit
Oct 10, 2025 03:50 am CST
Two significant explosions occurred in central Kabul Thursday evening, with no casualties reported according to Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. The incident coincided with Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's diplomatic visit to India, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the Taliban government as it seeks broader international recognition beyond Russia.
Taliban Government Denies Nationwide Internet Ban in Afghanistan Amid Ongoing Communications Blackout
Oct 01, 2025 09:26 pm CST
The Taliban administration has rejected reports of imposing a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, claiming instead that aged fiber optic infrastructure is being replaced. This communications blackout has severely disrupted banking, commerce, aviation, and humanitarian operations across the country, leaving Afghan expatriates unable to contact relatives and aid organizations struggling to coordinate essential services.
Taliban Claims Afghanistan Internet Blackout Caused By Infrastructure Issues, Not Ban
Oct 01, 2025 05:18 pm CST
The Taliban government has officially denied imposing an internet ban in Afghanistan, attributing nationwide communications disruptions to deteriorating fiber optic infrastructure. This statement contradicts earlier provincial reports of shutdowns ordered by Taliban leadership. The ongoing blackout has severely impacted banking, commerce, aviation, and humanitarian operations across the country, with no timeline provided for service restoration.