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Speaking to reporters after the blast in the city’s G-11 sector, Asif directly accused the Afghan Taliban regime of allowing terror outfits to operate freely on its soil.

Trade blocked, border bleeds: How Pakistan’s missteps have turned Durand Line into a security nightmare | Explained

As Pakistan continues to close crossings, delay transit routes, and issue threats, it risks losing both economic leverage and diplomatic credibility in a region increasingly turning away from its influence.

Why Afghanistan-Pakistan border talks stalled and what it means for regional security

Afghanistan-Pakistan border talks in Istanbul ended without agreement, leaving a fragile ceasefire in place. Disputes over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and cross-border militancy have stalled diplomacy, heightening regional security concerns.

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks: Islamabad presents 'evidence-based' demands to end cross-border terrorism

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resumed the third round of talks in Istanbul on Thursday to tackle the issue of cross-border terrorism and avoid further escalation between the two sides.

5 killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan border fire despite ongoing peace talks, says official

Both the countries have attempted to pin the blame for the cross-border fire incident on each other.

Pakistan violates fragile truce with Afghanistan, fires across border during peace talks in Turkey

The shelling came as negotiators from Afghanistan and Pakistan reconvened in Turkey in a bid to prevent renewed hostilities after their worst cross-border clashes in years.

Pakistan to cancel 2.5 lakh ID cards issued to Afghans 'illegally': How it could further strain ties with Taliban

Pakistan’s decision follows a broader crackdown launched in early October, when the government declared that all undocumented Afghan nationals would be deported “as soon as possible.”

India delivers food for affected families as 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan

Jaishankar said that the Indian relief material is being distributed, and supplies of medicines will reach soon.

'Ghulaam, Namak Haraam, Dalal': Taliban releases song calling out Pakistani Army

The song comes weeks after tensions escalated along between Pakistan and Afghanistan along the Durand Line.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire in Istanbul talks: Why Islamabad had no option but to accept Taliban ‘assurances’

The truce, which comes after weeks of deadly border clashes, appears to have been salvaged largely after Pakistan accepted “assurances” from the Taliban regime in Kabul.

Afghanistan: Pakistan-trained ISIS fighter arrested, exposing Islamabad’s role in terror network

Afghan authorities arrested an ISIS militant, Saeedullah, who admitted to receiving training in Pakistan’s Quetta region before entering Afghanistan with a fake ID, reigniting debate over Islamabad’s alleged terror links.

Haqqani warns Pakistan, stop exporting conflicts or face ‘crushing’ response

Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani accused Pakistan of exporting internal conflicts, warning of a “crushing” response amid deadly border clashes and failed peace talks, deepening tensions between the uneasy neighbours.

Taliban video exposes Pakistan’s hidden terror pipeline: ISIS fighter details Lashkar links | WATCH

The footage has reignited questions about Pakistan’s continued role as a breeding ground for extremist groups that spill violence across borders.

India or US drones? Why Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks fell apart in Istanbul

The Istanbul peace talks between Pakistan and Taliban-led Afghanistan collapsed after Islamabad admitted allowing U.S. drones to operate from its soil, refusing Kabul’s demand to halt airspace violations and foreign strikes.

Osama bin Laden escaped from Afghanistan in woman's disguise: Ex-CIA officer

John Kiriakou revealed Osama bin Laden escaped Tora Bora disguised as a woman, aided by an Al-Qaeda infiltrator. US later uncovered Lashkar-e-Taiba links to Al-Qaeda in Lahore.

Tomato prices soar to Rs 600 per kg in Pakistan amid clashes with Afghanistan

Border closures between Pakistan and Afghanistan have halted trade, causing essential goods like tomatoes and apples to surge in price. Thousands of containers are stranded, with both nations losing around $1 million daily.

TTP's open threat to Pakistan's Asim Munir: 'Fight us if you've had your mother's milk'

Asim Munir was threatened to show up on the battlefield and to avoid sending the Pakistani army soldiers to get killed.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, tremors felt across Kashmir

An earthquake measuring 5.1 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck Afghanistan on late Tuesday night, triggering tremors across the Kashmir region.

Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi slam Pakistan after 3 cricketers killed in fresh airstrike on Afghanistan: 'Barbaric, immoral'

After the attack, Afghanistan also pulled out of a tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka next month "as a gesture of respect to the victims".

Taliban accuses Pakistan of breaking ceasefire, killing at least 10 people in air strikes

"Pakistan has broken the ceasefire and bombed three locations in Paktika" province, a senior Taliban official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. "Afghanistan will retaliate."

'India could play dirty...': Pakistan ready for two-front war, warns defence minister Khawaja Asif amid conflict with Taliban

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned India could act aggressively at the border, stating the country is ready for a two-front war and has strategies in place for any eventuality.

MEA announces transition to reinstating embassy in Afghanistan in 'next few days'

"Presently, we have a technical mission in Kabul. The transition from this technical mission to the embassy will happen in the next few days," MEA spokesperson said.

Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire again as border tensions escalate

Pakistani and Afghan forces exchanged heavy fire in Kurram district, with Pakistan accusing Kabul of “unprovoked” attacks. Despite mediation by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, border crossings remain closed amid rising tensions.

Pakistan security forces clash with Afghan Taliban on border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PTV News reported that Afghan Taliban posts sustained heavy damage, with at least one tank destroyed after being hit.

Islamabad's worst nightmare: How Taliban broke Pakistan's heart, became India's unlikely ally

For Pakistan, this is a diplomatic humiliation. The Taliban, once considered its ideological and strategic proxy, is now publicly aligning with New Delhi’s territorial position.