cross-border terrorism
Pakistan Deputy PM Criticizes Former ISI Chief's "Costly Cup of Tea" Visit for Escalating Taliban Security Crisis
Nov 06, 2025 05:55 pm CST
Pakistan's Defense Minister Ishaq Dar has publicly criticized former ISI Chief General Faiz Hameed's 2021 visit to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan as a "costly cup of tea" that allowed 35,000-40,000 Taliban fighters to re-enter Pakistan. This diplomatic misstep has escalated security concerns as Pakistan prepares for talks with Afghanistan in Istanbul following recent cross-border conflicts and ceasefire negotiations.
Pakistan's Renewed Terror Strategy: LeT and JeM Target Jammu & Kashmir Six Months After Operation Sindoor
Nov 05, 2025 08:52 pm CST
Intelligence reports reveal an alarming escalation in Pakistan-backed terrorism targeting Jammu and Kashmir, with Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed mobilizing for coordinated strikes six months after India's Operation Sindoor. Terrorist groups have intensified infiltration efforts along the Line of Control, conducted drone reconnaissance, and are rebuilding intelligence networks, prompting heightened security measures across India's northern command sectors.
Pakistan's Five-Fold Strategy to Conceal Afghanistan Policy Failures and Pressure Taliban Leadership
Nov 04, 2025 06:23 pm CST
Pakistan employs multiple strategic narratives to reshape global perceptions of its Afghanistan relations, presenting itself as a victim of terrorism while pressuring the Taliban through diplomatic posturing, international alliance-building, military threats, and anti-India rhetoric. This comprehensive analysis examines how these tactics aim to conceal Pakistan's failed "strategic depth" policy while potentially risking long-term regional stability and relationships.
India Supports Afghanistan's Sovereignty Amid Escalating Border Conflict with Pakistan
Oct 31, 2025 02:29 am CST
India has firmly backed Afghanistan's sovereignty during its border conflict with Pakistan, as peace talks in Istanbul stall. Pakistan's Defense Minister threatens to "obliterate" the Taliban regime while accusing Afghanistan of being controlled by India. Meanwhile, India reaffirms its commitment to supporting Afghanistan's territorial integrity and water management projects.
Taliban Minister Haqqani Warns Pakistan: "Border Conflicts Will Cost You Dearly" Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Oct 31, 2025 01:14 am CST
Afghanistan's Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani has issued a stark warning to Pakistan amid escalating border tensions, accusing Islamabad of exporting internal conflicts across the Durand Line. Following failed peace negotiations, Haqqani declared Afghanistan's unity against foreign aggression while cautioning that Pakistan's provocations could significantly alter regional dynamics. This diplomatic confrontation highlights deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries, with mutual accusations of harboring militants and instigating border violence.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Collapse Over US Drone Dispute: Diplomatic Crisis Unfolds in Istanbul
Oct 29, 2025 12:22 am CST
Peace negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul have failed dramatically, exposing deep divisions over US drone operations and cross-border security. The diplomatic breakdown occurred after Pakistan's admission of an agreement with the US allowing drone operations from its territory, leaving Qatari and Turkish mediators shocked and raising concerns about potential military confrontation along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
India Suspends Traditional Diwali Sweet Exchange with Pakistan Rangers Amid Ongoing Border Tensions
Oct 21, 2025 04:37 pm CST
India has halted the longstanding tradition of exchanging sweets with Pakistan Rangers during Diwali celebrations, continuing a policy initiated on Independence Day following terrorist attacks in Kashmir. This diplomatic gesture suspension across the Rajasthan border reflects Prime Minister Modi's government taking a firmer stance against cross-border terrorism, signaling that peaceful exchanges cannot coexist with security threats.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Ceasefire: Ending Deadly Border Clashes Through Qatar-Mediated Talks
Oct 19, 2025 09:38 am CST
Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached an immediate ceasefire agreement following deadly border clashes that killed dozens and injured hundreds. The Qatar-mediated talks in Doha aim to establish lasting peace mechanisms between the neighboring nations, addressing cross-border terrorism concerns while regional powers call for stability in an area where terrorist groups are attempting to resurface.
PM Modi Declares End of "Silent India" Era: Highlights Operation Sindoor as Decisive Response to Terrorism
Oct 17, 2025 11:36 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserts India's proactive stance against terrorism through Operation Sindoor and other military actions, while highlighting the nation's economic resilience with 7.8% growth despite global challenges, speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025 alongside international leaders and cultural figures.
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.