Deadly Attacks Near Afghanistan Border Kill Pakistani Official and 5 Police Officers Amid Rising Tensions

Dec 03, 2025 09:45 pm CST

Recent attacks near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have resulted in the deaths of a local government official and five police officers, highlighting escalating regional tensions. Extremist violence has surged, with the Pakistani Taliban claiming responsibility for one attack as cross-border relations deteriorate despite a previous ceasefire agreement. Pakistan has witnessed its deadliest year in a decade with over 1,600 fatalities from extremist attacks in 2024.