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Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions Persist Despite Ongoing Peace Negotiations in Turkey
Nov 07, 2025 12:28 am CST
Pakistani forces reportedly fired across the Afghan border as delegations from both countries met in Turkey to finalize a ceasefire agreement. The incident highlights continuing tensions between the neighboring countries despite ongoing peace talks, with security concerns and accusations of harboring terrorist groups remaining central to their dispute.
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.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire After Successful Mediation Talks in Istanbul
Oct 31, 2025 07:32 am CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire following productive talks in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. The agreement includes establishing a monitoring mechanism to maintain peace after recent border clashes that led to airstrikes and closed key trade routes. Both nations will reconvene on November 6 to implement the peace framework along their historically disputed 2,600 km border.
Deadly Border Clashes Escalate as Pakistan and Afghanistan Attempt Diplomatic Resolution
Oct 27, 2025 02:36 am CST
Tensions remain high after 5 Pakistani soldiers and 25 terrorists were killed in border clashes near Afghanistan. Officials from both countries are meeting in Istanbul to prevent further escalation following the establishment of a fragile truce. Pakistan has expressed concerns about cross-border terrorism while the Taliban denies harboring terrorist groups, highlighting the complex security challenges in the region.