Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China after deadly fighting Pakistan confirms it is holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China The Independent UK · Apr 2
Pakistan still a base for terrorists targeting India, says US report Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt… The Times of India · Mar 28
What’s behind Pakistan’s war with Afghanistan’s Taliban government? Pakistan has been at war with Afghanistan’s Taliban regime for just under one month. Yet the conflict, which was officially declared by Pakistan the day before the US and Israel launched their strikes on Iran, has been overshadowed by events in the Gulf. The Conversation · Mar 27
PSL 2026 Faces Uncertainty Amid Security Threats from TTP Faction The upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is under a cloud of uncertainty following a warning from a senior commander of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. The group has urged overseas cricket boards not to send players to Pakistan for the 2026 season, citing security concerns. Whats Hot · Mar 23
Pakistan tops terror Index as global deaths fall, but the worst may be yet to come The 2026 Global Terrorism Index, released Thursday, records sharpest drop in terrorism deaths in years, yet the geopolitical storm clouds gathering over South Asia, the Sahel, and the West suggest the reprieve could be short-lived The Times of India · Mar 19
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 6 civilians Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan’s military of targeting homes in airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar province The Independent UK · Mar 13
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. The Times of India · Mar 13
Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens of the other side's troops in relentless fighting Pakistani and Afghan officials say their forces have launched multiple strikes at each other in cross-border clashes, with each side claiming to have killed dozens more enemy troops in what has been the deadliest fighting yet between the two neighbors The Independent UK · Mar 6
Pakistan says it killed 67 Afghan security force members in fifth day of fighting Pakistan's information minister says Afghan ground forces have attacked Pakistani military positions at 16 locations along the southwestern border and fired on multiple points in the northwest The Independent UK · Mar 3
Pakistan's president defends ongoing strikes in Afghanistan and urges Kabul to dismantle militants Pakistan’s president is defending cross-border strikes in Afghanistan and urges the Taliban government to disarm militants attacking his country The Independent UK · Mar 2
Afghan forces fire on Pakistani jets over Kabul as tensions between South Asian neighbours escalate Explosions heard over parts of the Afghan capital amid clashes between forces of hostile neighbours The Independent UK · Mar 1
Afghanistan claims it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base in ‘open war’ Pakistan accuses Afghanistan's Taliban government of harbouring militant factions that launch attacks against its territory The Independent UK · Mar 1
Bored of Peace? Half of Donald Trump's Board of Peace is at war Donald Trump’s grandly titled Board of Peace was supposed to be a Trumpian alternative to the United Nations, promising order, stability, and the end of endless wars. Instead, it resembles a Yes Minister casting call where the least qualified are handed the grandest titles. Nearly half its members are now… The Times of India · Feb 28
US backs Pakistan’s right to defend itself amid Taliban clashes Washington affirms support for Islamabad amid heavy fighting and rising civilian concerns The Independent UK · Feb 28
The Independent UK · Feb 28 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 Guardian - UK · Feb 27 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 Times of India · Feb 27 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'.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27 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
Euronews · Feb 27 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?
The Independent UK · Feb 27 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
International Business Times UK · Feb 27 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.
The Times of India · Feb 27 '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 · Feb 27 ‘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 · Feb 24 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 Independent UK · Feb 24 At least 13 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, UN says Taliban claim airstrikes by Pakistan’s military killed ‘innocent women and children’