Tag: Afghanistan
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Blue Mosque Damaged by Earthquake in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
Overview The historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif, northern Afghanistan, suffered damage after a powerful earthquake struck the region. Local officials confirmed the incident on Monday, saying debris was scattered around the centuries-old complex, though the main structures remained standing for now. Rescue teams and engineers are assessing the site as concerns about further aftershocks linger.…
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Pakistan to continue anti-terror ops despite Kabul claims
Pakistan pledges ongoing anti-terror operations despite Afghan claims Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to decisive anti-terror operations and vigilant border security, brushing aside recent statements from Kabul that it says are misleading and unfounded. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Islamabad would continue its actions against terrorism and cross-border threats, regardless of commentary from the…
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Pakistan pledges to press on with anti-terror ops despite Kabul’s claims, says Khawaja Asif
Pakistan vows continued anti-terror operations despite Kabul’s statements Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has dismissed recent remarks from the Afghan Taliban as “misleading and malicious” and reiterated that Pakistan will persist with its robust anti-terror operations and cross-border security measures. In a reaction to Kabul’s claims, Asif underscored that Islamabad’s strategy remains focused on eliminating terrorism…
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Pakistan says over 1.5 million Afghans repatriated since 2023 expulsion drive
Overview: A large-scale repatriation drive announced in 2023 Pakistan has reported that it has repatriated over 1.5 million Afghan nationals since November 2023, according to state media. The government says the repatriations are part of a nationwide effort to curb unlawful foreign presence and reinforce border security. The claim comes amid a broader debate about…
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Pakistan Hopes for Positive Outcome in Talks with Kabul After Truce Extension
Pakistan Eyes Positive Momentum in Istanbul Talks with Kabul Pakistan said it hopes for a positive outcome from the next round of diplomacy with Afghanistan, as authorities confirmed an extension of the ceasefire between the two neighbors. The discussions, set to take place in Istanbul, come after entangled regional dynamics and a shared interest in…
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Taliban Militancy Backing Puts Its Survival at Risk: A Grim Forecast for Afghanistan’s Future
Introduction: A Pattern of Isolation Threatening the Taliban’s Fate The recent unraveling of Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul has laid bare a stubborn reality: the Afghan Taliban’s foreign policy remains ensnared in a narrow, insular approach. By backing various militant groups, some aligned with or inspired by broader regional struggles, the Taliban risks drawing renewed…
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Taliban Backing of Militants Threatens Its Survival: A Fragile House of Cards
The Perilous Balancing Act of the Taliban The collapse of the latest Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul has laid bare a harsh truth: the Afghan Taliban’s foreign policy remains deeply inward-looking and stubbornly entangled with militant groups. This approach, rooted in a history of isolation, has long been the Taliban’s defining constraint. Yet the collapse…
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Taliban’s Militant Backing Threatens Its Survival: Analysis
Introduction: A Colony of Complicated Choices The collapse of talks in Istanbul over Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions has laid bare a grim truth: the Afghan Taliban’s external strategy—its backing of various militant groups—could undermine the very state they control. Far from a short-term bargaining tool, blanket support for armed networks stretches the Taliban’s diplomatic and military seams…
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ZIM vs AFG 2nd T20I Preview: Key Stats, Records & Head-to-Head
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Preview: Stakes and Setup The second Twenty20 International in the three-match series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan takes place at the Harare Sports Club, with teams aiming to seize early momentum in the short-format duel. The match, scheduled for Friday, October 31, starts at 5:00 PM IST, with both sides keen…
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Pakistan border fire: PM hails troops after anti-TTP operation
Pakistan border fire: Troops thwart infiltration and a key militant’s elimination In a decisive security operation along the volatile border with Afghanistan, Pakistan’s security forces repelled an attempted infiltration into the Bajaur district. Intelligence and on-ground action culminated in a confrontation that left Amjad, the TTP’s second-in-command and a high-value target, dead, along with three…