border conflict
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.
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.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Ceasefire Talks Continue Amid Rising Tensions and War Warnings
Oct 27, 2025 10:55 pm CST
Afghanistan and Pakistan enter the third day of critical ceasefire negotiations in Istanbul following border conflicts that left dozens dead. Taliban spokesman emphasizes dialogue as the only solution while Pakistan demands action against TTP militants and warns of potential "open war" if talks collapse. The negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, aim to establish mechanisms for maintaining peace between the neighboring countries.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Drives 400% Increase in Tomato Prices and Disrupts $2.3 Billion Annual Trade
Oct 24, 2025 12:28 am CST
The ongoing border closure between Pakistan and Afghanistan since October 11 has caused tomato prices to surge 400% in Pakistan and left 5,000 containers of goods stranded. This trade disruption is costing both nations approximately $1 million daily, affecting the $2.3 billion annual trade of essential commodities including fresh produce, minerals, and pharmaceuticals. A ceasefire has been established following talks in Qatar and Turkey, with further negotiations scheduled for October 25 in Istanbul.
Taliban Defense Minister Rejects Pakistan's Claims of India's Involvement in Border Conflict
Oct 22, 2025 10:51 am CST
Afghanistan's Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob has firmly dismissed Pakistan's allegations that India is involved in the recent Afghanistan-Pakistan border conflicts. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yaqoob called these accusations "unfounded, illogical, and unacceptable," while expressing Kabul's intention to strengthen ties with India based on mutual national interests, despite ongoing tensions with Pakistan that have disrupted border crossings and affected civilians on both sides.
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.
Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Broadcasting "Ghost-Like Sounds" in Alleged Psychological Warfare Along Disputed Border
Oct 18, 2025 12:25 am CST
Cambodia has accused Thailand of psychological warfare through broadcasting disturbing sounds along their disputed border, despite a recent ceasefire agreement. Former Prime Minister Hun Sen shared a letter from Cambodia's human rights commission to the UN, detailing how high-pitched noises resembling wailing children and other unsettling sounds have disrupted local communities since October 10, causing anxiety and discomfort among residents. The allegations come months after both nations agreed to end hostilities following deadly clashes that displaced over 200,000 people.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to 48-Hour Ceasefire Following Deadly Border Clashes
Oct 15, 2025 10:16 pm CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have implemented a 48-hour ceasefire after intense border clashes resulted in dozens of casualties. The agreement came into effect Wednesday evening as both nations pledge to pursue diplomatic solutions. Pakistan reports killing numerous Afghan forces while denying civilian targeting, while Afghanistan claims to have destroyed Pakistani military positions in retaliation. This escalation occurs amid shifting regional dynamics, including improving India-Afghanistan relations.
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.