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Crisis at the Crossroads: Global Powers Urged to Intervene in Pakistan–Afghanistan Standoff
opinion20 days ago

Crisis at the Crossroads: Global Powers Urged to Intervene in Pakistan–Afghanistan Standoff

An FT View editorial argues Pakistan and Afghanistan are on the brink of all-out conflict after cross-border strikes and a deadly Kabul hospital attack, with thousands displaced and regional stability at stake. It warns that Western disengagement risks broader chaos and terrorism, and urges renewed engagement and face-to-face talks, potentially brokered by the US and China. It also suggests Pakistan’s bombing alone won’t quell insurgencies and that the Taliban must be pressured with a mix of sticks and carrots, while China could play a pivotal mediating role to shape a broader regional settlement.

via Financial Times|
#afghanistan#geopolitics#opinion
Kabul strike heightens Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions amid regional turmoil
world23 days ago

Kabul strike heightens Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions amid regional turmoil

A Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation center killed more than 400 people, Afghanistan’s health ministry said, as cross-border tensions escalate amid an Iran-related regional conflict. Pakistan denies responsibility, saying it targeted military facilities, and calls for an investigation; Afghan officials and international channels urged accountability. Pakistan paused strikes for Eid al-Fitr after pressure from regional mediators including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

via The Washington Post|
#afghanistan-nation#kabul-city#pakistan-nation
Cross-border air strikes escalate as Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of hitting civilians
world29 days ago

Cross-border air strikes escalate as Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of hitting civilians

Afghanistan’s Taliban government says Pakistani air strikes overnight hit civilian homes in Kabul and Kandahar, killing several people including women and children. Pakistan says it targeted militant hideouts and an oil facility. The cross-border fighting has driven mass displacement and drawn UN concern, with casualty claims disputed by both sides.

via Al Jazeera|
#afghanistan#airstrikes#civilians
US backs Pakistan’s right to defend itself amid cross-border strikes on Afghanistan
world1 month ago

US backs Pakistan’s right to defend itself amid cross-border strikes on Afghanistan

Washington publicly backed Pakistan’s claimed right to defend itself after Pakistan bombed Afghan cities amid escalating border clashes, while Kabul said it sought dialogue; Pakistan declared an ‘open war’ and accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of sheltering militants, a charge Kabul denies. The EU and UK pressed for de-escalation and renewed talks, and past mediation attempts—including a Qatar-brokered ceasefire in 2025—have yet to yield a lasting peace.

via The Guardian|
#afghanistan#de-escalation#pakistan
Pakistan escalates cross-border strikes, declaring 'open war' on Afghanistan
world1 month ago

Pakistan escalates cross-border strikes, declaring 'open war' on Afghanistan

Pakistan widened its assault into Afghanistan with airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia and claimed to have killed scores of Afghan Taliban fighters, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif saying Pakistan’s “patience has run out” and that it will wage “open war.” Afghanistan, denying civilian casualties, said Pakistani forces hit Kabul and other targets as border clashes near Torkham continued; both sides reported casualties amid a broader escalation. The UN and other powers urged de-escalation and diplomacy, while analysts noted a possible shift toward more kinetic cross-border action.

via Al Jazeera|
#afghanistan#airstrikes#border-clashes
Pakistan Fires Airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar as Border Tensions Escalate
world1 month ago

Pakistan Fires Airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar as Border Tensions Escalate

Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan’s two largest cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border posts, escalating months of border clashes into open conflict; Pakistan’s defense minister declared “open war,” with disputed sanctuary for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan at the heart of tensions amid faltering regional mediation efforts.

via The New York Times|
#afghanistan#airstrikes#border-tensions
Border clash reignites tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan
world1 month ago

Border clash reignites tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Pakistani and Afghan forces exchanged fire along their border after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan targeted militant camps, with each side accusing the other of initiating the clash. The fighting, centered around the Torkham and Tirah areas near the Durand Line, comes after weekend strikes and risks undermining a fragile ceasefire. Pakistan says its strikes killed dozens of militants, while Afghan officials say it was responding to cross-border fire; the UN reported civilian casualties in Nangarhar, though tolls vary and remain unverified.

via Reuters|
#afghanistan#airstrikes#border
Pakistan’s Border Blitz: Cross-Border Strikes Rise as India-Taliban Ties Deepen
world1 month ago

Pakistan’s Border Blitz: Cross-Border Strikes Rise as India-Taliban Ties Deepen

Pakistan conducted intelligence-based air strikes inside Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, claiming to hit TTP camps and killing at least 80 militants, while Kabul denied sanctuary and pledged a measured response. India condemned the strikes and signaled support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty as ties between New Delhi and the Taliban widen. Analysts warn the strikes risk driving Kabul and the TTP closer and complicating Pakistan’s security calculus, though some suggest Pakistan could pursue border reopening and greater intelligence-sharing to pressure Kabul.

via Al Jazeera|
#afghanistan#india#pakistan
Mass Exodus from Tirah as Fears of Army Offensive Mount in Pakistan
world2 months ago

Mass Exodus from Tirah as Fears of Army Offensive Mount in Pakistan

More than 70,000 people from Tirah in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have fled amid fears of an imminent military offensive against the Pakistan Taliban, even as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif denies any planned operation and attributes the exodus to harsh winter conditions; the migration followed mosque calls to evacuate, with about 10,000 families registered as displaced and bottlenecks at Bara registration centers, while authorities say civilians are demanding aid and some minorities, including Sikhs, are among the evacuees.

via Al Jazeera|
#displacement#pakistan#refugees
Women Resisting Taliban Crackdowns and the Crisis Facing Girls in Afghanistan
world3 months ago

Women Resisting Taliban Crackdowns and the Crisis Facing Girls in Afghanistan

Women in Afghanistan are risking their lives to protest Taliban restrictions, with some recording videos of their defiance that have gone viral, leading to brutal crackdowns and arrests. Despite facing severe repression, including detention and threats, they continue to resist through symbolic acts and underground protests, highlighting ongoing gender persecution under Taliban rule.

via The Guardian|
#afghanistan#exile#gender-rights
Tajikistan-Taliban Border Clashes Escalate, Impacting Regional Security
world3 months ago

Tajikistan-Taliban Border Clashes Escalate, Impacting Regional Security

Tensions along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border have escalated with armed incursions and attacks, including targeting Chinese nationals, raising concerns about regional security and the Taliban's ability to maintain order. The clashes are linked to broader issues of terrorism, drug trafficking, and regional diplomacy, with China and Tajikistan seeking stability amid complex relations with the Taliban.

via Al Jazeera|
#border-clashes#china#security