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Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict is rooted in local border dispute – but the risks extend across the region

A weekslong war between Pakistan and Afghanistan was paused on March 18, 2026, to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. But that does not mean the conflict is over.

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How do Pakistan and Afghanistan’s militaries and nuclear arsenal stack up as conflict grows?

How do Pakistan and Afghanistan’s militaries and nuclear arsenal stack up as conflict grows?

Pakistan is a nuclear-armed country and has 170 warheads but Afghanistan does not have a nuclear arsenal

The Independent UK

Pakistan airstrike on Afghanistan: 400 killed after Kabul drug rehab centre hit; Pak says military infra targeted — 10 things to know

Pakistan airstrike on Afghanistan: 400 killed after Kabul drug rehab centre hit; Pak says military infra targeted — 10 things to know

Pakistan airstrikes have struck a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Hundreds have died and many more are injured. Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of deliberately targeting civilians. Pakistan denies this, stating strikes hit militant infrastructure. Cross-border clashes continue, raising regional security concerns. Both nations present conflicting casualty figures.

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Watch: Flames, huge smoke columns seen after Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital that killed 400

Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, conducting strikes on Afghan Taliban military installations in Kabul and Nangarhar Province. The operation Pakistan said targeted technical support facilities, ammunition storage, and drone assembly workshops, with Pakistan stating the action followed unprovoked firing. Afghan authorities have accused Islamabad of hitting a hospital resulting in…

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Pakistan’s president says Afghan Taliban forces crossed a ‘red line’ with drone attacks on civilians

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari says that Afghanistan’s Taliban government has “crossed a red line” by attempting drone attacks that injured several people a day earlier

The Independent UK

Pakistan downs Taliban drones near Islamabad; debris injures four including two children

At least four people, including two children, were injured after debris from Afghan Taliban drones fell in several Pakistani cities, the country’s military said on Saturday. The drones were intercepted and destroyed before reaching their intended targets, but falling fragments caused injuries in different locations.

The Times of India

Pakistan strikes Afghanistan's Kabul; bombs fuel depot of private airline near Kandahar airport

Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, early Friday, resulting in four deaths and 15 injuries. This latest escalation stems from Pakistan's accusations that the Afghan Taliban government harbors the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has increased attacks from Afghan territory.

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'About 300 killed in Afghanistan': Pakistan targets Taliban amid cross-border clashes

'About 300 killed in Afghanistan': Pakistan targets Taliban amid cross-border clashes

Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday claimed that about 300 Afghan Taliban fighters and members of allied groups have been killed so far in cross-border clashes with his country’s forces.

The Times of India

Will the Pakistan-Taliban conflict turn into a full-blown war?

Will the Pakistan-Taliban conflict turn into a full-blown war?

Pakistan and Afghanistan, two countries sharing some 2,600 kilometres of mountainous frontier, are facing a major escalation after several months of "relative calm" and sporadic cross-border strikes. Can it turn into an all-out war?

Pakistan's Operation ‘Ghazab lil-Haq’ against Afghanistan: What the name means

Pakistan's Operation ‘Ghazab lil-Haq’ against Afghanistan: What the name means

Pakistan launched "Operation Ghazab lil-Haq," a retaliatory military campaign, targeting Afghan Taliban defense positions in response to alleged unprovoked cross-border firing. Senior ministers confirmed a large-scale counter-offensive, with Pakistan reporting significant Taliban casualties and destroyed infrastructure. Afghanistan claimed to have killed Pakistani soldiers in retaliatory operations along the Durand Line.

The Times of India

'Open war': Pakistan's Khwaja Asif warns as border clashes with Afghanistan resume

'Open war': Pakistan's Khwaja Asif warns as border clashes with Afghanistan resume

Pakistan has declared "open war" on the Afghan Taliban government following intense border clashes. Islamabad launched air strikes on key Afghan cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani troops. The Taliban responded with retaliatory operations, confirming air strikes but denying casualties. Both sides reported dozens of casualties…

The Times of India

At least 12 killed in suicide bombing outside court in Islamabad, interior minister says

At least 12 killed in suicide bombing outside court in Islamabad, interior minister says

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed the attack through its leader, Omar Mukkaram Khurasani.

Sharif Claims Islamabad Suicide Attack Linked to Groups 'Backed by India' Amid Tensions

Sharif Claims Islamabad Suicide Attack Linked to Groups 'Backed by India' Amid Tensions

A suicide bombing near an Islamabad court killed 12 people and injured 27. PM Sharif blamed India-backed militant groups originating in Afghanistan, an allegation Delhi has yet to address.

International Business Times UK

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban avoid a deeper war for now, but how long can the peace hold?

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban avoid a deeper war for now, but how long can the peace hold?

In recent weeks, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have engaged in the most serious military clashes between the two neighbours in several years.

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Pakistan To Hold Talks With Afghanistan In Qatar After Latest Strikes

Pakistan officials will hold talks in Qatar Saturday with their Afghan counterparts, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes on its neighbour killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the border.

Blast at Taliban-linked Pakistani seminary kills six people, injures 20

A religious scholar is killed at the influential seminary. Does this signal a growing threat from the armed group ISKP?

International Business Times

Malala Yousafzai Tells Muslim Leaders Not To 'Legitimise' Taliban

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders on Sunday not to legitimise the Afghan Taliban government and to "show true leadership" over their assault on women's rights.

As Pakistan, Afghanistan attack each other, what’s next for neighbours?

Experts say both sides need to reset their approach towards the other — even as mounting tensions have eroded trust.

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Analysis: Why have Pakistan’s ties with the Afghan Taliban turned frigid?

For two decades, they were close allies. Why are relations between Pakistan and the Taliban so tense now?

Pakistani Airstrikes In Afghanistan Kill 46, Afghan Taliban Vows Retaliation

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province lead to casualties, sparking tensions between the two countries.

‘No dialogue’: Pakistan says open to attacks on Afghan-based armed groups

The comments come amid heightened tensions between the neighbours and a new Pakistani military offensive.

Suicide Bomber Targets Japanese Autoworkers In Karachi, Pakistan

A suicide bombing targeting Japanese autoworkers in Karachi, Pakistan, leaves bystanders wounded. Government condemns the attack and vows to combat terrori...

Pakistani Airstrikes Target Suspected Taliban Hideouts In Afghanistan

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan Taliban hideouts escalate tensions after attacks on soldiers. Relations strained as TTP exploits power vacuum post-U.S. and ...

The inhumane decision to expel Afghan refugees

What Pakistan does not understand is that the Afghan Taliban in power in Kabul, even if they do not have international recognition, will not do its bidding

Pakistan’s internal challenges, shifting dynamics

Pakistan stands at the crossroads, where adopting a new path is imperative to its securing a more stable and prosperous future

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