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Pakistan says it killed more than 300 Afghan forces in dayslong airstrikes inside Afghanistan

Pakistan says its military has struck more Afghan military installations deep inside Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Pakistan’s patience runs out after badly miscalculating over Taliban

Military reckoned ‘good’ Afghan insurgents were separate from ‘bad’ Pakistani insurgents but distinction has blurred

The Guardian - UK

Why Pakistan and Afghanistan are fighting: History of Kabul–Islamabad standoff and the ‘graveyard of empires’ narrative

Pakistan conducted air strikes in Afghanistan, escalating border tensions and leading to retaliatory actions by Taliban forces. This marks a serious confrontation, rooted in historical ties, the TTP's presence, and the disputed Durand Line. Both nations exchanged claims of casualties and territorial gains amidst declarations of 'open war'.

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Pakistan declares state of ‘open war’ after bombing major Afghan cities

Wave of strikes comes after Taliban forces attack Pakistani border troops following earlier action from Islamabad

The Guardian - UK

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?

Euronews

What to know about the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Pakistan's defense minister says there is a state of “open war” with Afghanistan

The Independent UK

The Real Reason Why 'Open War' Has Erupted Between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Explore the recent escalation in tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, driven by historical grievances and allegations of militant networks.

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'Now it is open war': Taliban military posts, HQs, ammo depots hit; details of Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan

Pakistan launched overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan, claiming 133 killed in retaliation for Afghan strikes that reportedly killed 55 Pakistani troops. The military escalation, involving bombing key cities and targeting Afghan military facilities, casts uncertainty over peace efforts. Both sides presented conflicting casualty figures amidst ongoing border tensions.

The Times of India

‘Our cup of patience has overflowed’: Why Pakistan launched strikes on Afghanistan's major cities

Pakistan conducted air strikes on major Afghan cities, including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, escalating border tensions. This action follows retaliatory attacks by Taliban forces, with Pakistan declaring an "open war" after cross-border clashes. The confrontation marks a significant escalation since the Taliban's return to power in 2021.

The Times of India

5 Pakistani cops killed in coordinated militant attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the assault, which appeared to be carefully timed to target responding officers. The violence came just a day after another deadly episode in nearby Karak. On Monday, attackers used an explosives-laden drone to hit a paramilitary post, injuring several personnel. As the wounded were…

The Times of India

At least 13 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, UN says

Taliban claim airstrikes by Pakistan’s military killed ‘innocent women and children’

The Independent UK

Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along border with Afghanistan

Afghan defence ministry says it will deliver a ‘calculated response at an appropriate time’

The Independent UK

Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts along Afghan border after surge in deadly attacks

Pakistan’s Information Ministry says the military has carried out strikes along the border with neighboring Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks inside the country

The Independent UK

Pakistan strikes militant camps along Afghanistan border after deadly suicide attacks

Pakistan launched targeted strikes inside Afghanistan against militant hideouts, blaming the Pakistani Taliban for a recent surge in deadly attacks. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed "intelligence-based, selective operations" against TTP camps and an Islamic State affiliate. This action follows recent suicide bombings, with Islamabad warning of continued operations irrespective of…

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Ghosts of the past: Why Pakistan is in perpetual crisis

Pakistan’s crises rarely come as surprises anymore. A bombing, political upheaval, economic scare or diplomatic rupture, each seems sudden, yet for many Pakistanis, the sequence felt uncomfortably routine.

The Times of India

Pakistan: 14 soldiers, three civilians killed in seperate deadly attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A suicide bombing and attack by gunmen on a security post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the deaths of 11 soldiers and a child. Security forces thwarted the overnight breach attempt, later killing 12 TTP militants. The explosives-laden vehicle also damaged civilian homes, injuring seven others.

The Independent UK

Motorcycle bomb at police station kills at least 2 and wounds several in northwestern Pakistan

Authorities say a bomb attached to a motorcycle has exploded near the gate of a police station in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least two people, including a child, and wounding several others

The Independent UK

Pakistan says it has killed 145 'Indian-backed terrorists' in Balochistan after deadly attacks

Pakistani police and military forces have killed over 100 "Indian-backed terrorists" in Balochistan, according to government officials

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The Independent UK

Coordinated attacks by Baloch separatists kill 10 security personnel in Pakistan

Separatists from Pakistan's Balochistan province have claimed responsibility for nearly a dozen coordinated attacks across southern Pakistan

The Independent UK

Apps that can ‘strip’ victims still available on Apple and Google stores

Revelation comes after Elon Musk’s Grok AI came under fire for allowing users to create ‘nude’ images of women without their consent

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands flee northwest Pakistan over fears of military operation

More than 70,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled a region in northwestern Pakistan near Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Suicide bombing at Pakistan wedding celebration kills seven and injures 25

Attack targets home of pro-government community figure near Afghanistan border

The Independent UK

Pakistan urges social media platforms to crack down on militant accounts to avoid legal action

Pakistan has urged major social media platforms to crack down on accounts linked to militant groups

The Independent UK

Pakistan's top general calls on Afghanistan to pick between ties with Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban

Pakistan’s newly appointed chief of defense forces has warned Afghanistan’s Taliban government to choose between maintaining ties with Islamabad or supporting the Pakistani Taliban, the militant group blamed for a surge in deadly attacks in recent years

The Independent UK

Overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border kills 5 and wounds 8, officials say

An overnight exchange of fire between Afghan and Pakistani forces along their tense border has killed five Afghan civilians and wounded five others

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