cross-border violence
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Conflict Escalates Following Failed Peace Negotiations
Dec 06, 2025 05:56 am CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border amid rising tensions after unsuccessful peace talks in Saudi Arabia. The skirmish in Kandahar's Spin Boldak district highlights ongoing security concerns, with Pakistan alleging Afghan-based militants are responsible for recent attacks while Afghanistan denies responsibility. This incident follows October's deadly clashes that killed dozens, the worst violence since Taliban's 2021 takeover.
Escalating Tensions Between Afghanistan and Pakistan: Taliban Vows Retaliation After Alleged Airstrikes
Nov 26, 2025 02:59 am CST
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached a critical point following alleged airstrikes that killed nine children and a woman in Khost province. The Taliban government has vowed to "respond appropriately" while Pakistan denies involvement. This incident occurs amid ongoing security concerns, cross-border disputes, and recent terrorist attacks, further complicating the already strained diplomatic relations between the neighboring countries.
Pakistan Maintains Commitment to Dialogue with Afghanistan Despite Failed Peace Negotiations and Security Concerns
Nov 09, 2025 10:35 pm CST
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomatic dialogue with Afghanistan following the unsuccessful conclusion of their third round of peace talks in Istanbul. Despite ongoing tensions over cross-border terrorism allegations and recent violence that killed dozens, both nations continue to maintain the October ceasefire agreement while addressing fundamental security concerns and sovereignty issues that remain unresolved between the neighboring countries.
Fatal Border Clash: 5 Killed as Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions Escalate During Peace Negotiations
Nov 07, 2025 03:22 am CST
Five people were killed and six wounded in cross-border fire between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Thursday, threatening delicate ceasefire negotiations underway in Turkey. Both nations immediately blamed each other for initiating the violence, highlighting deep security tensions between the neighbors as diplomatic efforts to resolve their disputes face significant challenges.
Pakistan Breaks Ceasefire with Fresh Airstrikes in Afghanistan Killing 10 Civilians
Oct 18, 2025 10:09 am CST
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province, killing at least 10 civilians including 2 children, breaking a 48-hour ceasefire between the two nations. The Taliban has vowed to retaliate as tensions escalate in the region. Pakistan claims the strikes targeted militant groups linked to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), while Afghanistan denies harboring such groups on its soil.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Declares "Ball In Taliban's Court" For Permanent Ceasefire Following Border Clashes
Oct 16, 2025 10:49 pm CST
Following a 48-hour ceasefire agreement amid deadly cross-border hostilities, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asserted that the responsibility now lies with the Afghan Taliban to establish a permanent peace. Tensions between the neighboring countries escalated after explosions in Afghanistan and subsequent border clashes killed troops and civilians on both sides, with Pakistan demanding the elimination of TTP militants and cessation of cross-border attacks from Afghan territory.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Crisis: Crossings Closed Following Heavy Military Clashes
Oct 12, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been closed after intense overnight clashes between security forces. The conflict erupted following Taliban accusations of Pakistani air strikes violating Afghan sovereignty, further deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries. The escalation highlights ongoing tensions over cross-border militancy, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan of harboring terrorist elements while both sides report military engagements at key border points including Torkham and Chaman.