Tag: Afghanistan
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Clashes Erupt Along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border After Kabul Strike
Rising Tensions Along a Volatile Frontier Gunfire and artillery lit up the night along the long Pakistan-Afghanistan border late on Saturday, signaling a sharp escalation in an already tense regional standoff. Security officials from both countries confirmed that Afghan Taliban forces attacked Pakistani border posts, and that Pakistan responded with what it described as full…
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Pakistan’s Strong Reservations Over India-Afghanistan Joint Statement and Muttaqi Remarks
Introduction: A Diplomatic Jolt Following a Joint Statement In a recent turn of events, Pakistan voiced strong reservations about elements of the India-Afghanistan joint statement released after high-level talks aimed at warming bilateral ties. The controversy centers on the mention of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the statement and remarks by Taliban foreign minister Amir…
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No Restrictions on Women Journalists at Afghan Foreign Minister’s Deoband Event: Semenary Clarifies
Clarification from Darul Uloom Deoband Stirs Conversation on Media Access The Darul Uloom Deoband, a leading Islamic seminary in Saharanpur, has publicly said there were no directives restricting the attendance of women journalists at the visit of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The statement comes amid a broader debate over media access during high-profile…
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Pakistan Expresses Reservations Over India-Afghanistan Joint Statement and Taliban Visit
Rising Tensions After a Notable Diplomatic Move In what was described as a bid to improve bilateral ties, India and Afghanistan issued a joint statement that touched on terrorism, regional peace, and mutual trust. Less than 24 hours later, Pakistan voiced “strong reservations,” arguing that certain references—especially those mentioning Jammu and Kashmir as part of…
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Escalate as Taliban Attacks Trigger Pakistani Counterstrikes
Escalation at the Durand Line: What happened? Heavy clashes erupted along the shared border of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Saturday night after Taliban forces attacked Pakistani military posts. The violence followed a recent spike in cross-border hostilities, including a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul earlier in the week, according to security officials from both sides. Taliban…
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Heavy clashes erupt along Pakistan-Afghanistan border as Taliban and Pakistani forces clash after airstrikes
Escalation at the Durand Line: Clashes Intensify Between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban Heavy clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Saturday night, following a Taliban attack on Pakistani military posts. The latest development in a string of reciprocal actions underscores how fragile security is in the frontier region and how cross-border militancy can quickly provoke…
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Taliban Foreign Minister’s Groundbreaking Visit to India: A Turning Point in Regional Diplomacy
Introduction: A landmark step in India–Taliban diplomacy In a move few predicted when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021, Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India for a week of talks. The visit, heralded as the Taliban’s highest-level engagement with India since it retook Kabul, signals a new pragmatism in…
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Groundbreaking Kabul-Delhi Talks: The Taliban Foreign Minister’s Historic India Visit
Introduction: A high-stakes diplomatic milestone The arrival of Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Delhi for an eight-day program marks the Taliban’s most significant high-level outreach to India since they seized power in Kabul in 2021. The visit underscores a pragmatic shift in regional diplomacy, as both New Delhi and Kabul signal readiness…
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Dozens Dead in Clash Between Pakistani Army and Fighters Near Afghan Border
Escalating Violence Near Pakistan’s Afghan Frontier Dozens have died in a fierce gunbattle between Pakistani security forces and armed fighters in the country’s northwest, near the Afghan border. The casualty toll, reported by the Pakistani army, includes both troops and attackers, signaling a sharp uptick in violence in a region long prone to militant activity.…
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Dozens killed as Pakistani army clashed with fighters near Afghan border
Dozens killed as clashes erupt near the Afghan border A deadly gun battle broke out in Pakistan’s northwestern frontier as the army clashed with armed fighters during an intelligence operation in the Orakzai district, close to Afghanistan. The military confirmed that eleven personnel were killed, including high-ranking officers, and that nineteen fighters also died in…