Tag: Kabul
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Taliban Blames Pakistan for Kabul Drone Strikes as Ceasefire Holds
Backdrop to a fragile ceasefire In a dramatic escalation that tested a fragile pause in fighting, Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Thursday blamed Pakistan for two drone strikes on Kabul just a day after the two neighbors agreed to a ceasefire. The announcement came as regional powers urged a lasting end to hostilities that have killed…
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Taliban blame Pakistan for Kabul drone strikes amid tentative cross-border ceasefire
Background to the latest escalation Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Thursday accused Pakistan of carrying out two drone strikes on Kabul the previous day, a claim that arrived just as the two neighbors announced a ceasefire after days of cross-border fighting. The clashes killed dozens and wounded hundreds, underscoring how fragile regional stability remains despite the…
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Taliban Accuses Pakistan as Kabul Drone Strikes Erupt Amid Diplomatic Ceasefire Talks
Rising tensions in a fragile ceasefire Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Thursday accused Pakistan of carrying out two drone strikes on Kabul, a day after the neighboring nations tentatively announced a ceasefire to pause days of fighting that left dozens dead and hundreds wounded on both sides. The clash-filled week underscored how quickly regional hostilities can…
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Noor Wali Mehsud: Rebuilding the TTP and the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Crisis
Introduction: A renewed crisis centered on Noor Wali Mehsud The border crisis between Pakistan and Afghanistan has returned to the fore, with Noor Wali Mehsud, the long-haul figure behind the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), once again at the center of the narrative. An airstrike in Kabul targeting a vehicle believed to carry the militant cleric failed…
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Noor Wali Mehsud: Renewed Threat at Pak-Afghan Border
Rising Tensions at the Pak-Afghan Border The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has once again become a flashpoint, with renewed fighting and political brinkmanship following an airstrike on Kabul that was reportedly aimed at Noor Wali Mehsud. The strike, purportedly targeting the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader, failed to neutralize the insurgent cleric, fanning fears of…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan 48-Hour Ceasefire: Border Clashes Temporarily Eased
Overview: A 48-Hour Pause amid Intensifying Border Clashes A fragile 48-hour ceasefire began on Wednesday at 6:00pm Islamabad time (13:00 GMT) as Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to pause hostilities following weeks of deadly clashes along the border. Both governments portrayed the agreement as a chance to re-enter constructive dialogue and avert a broader confrontation, though…
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Afghanistan and Pakistan Agree 48-Hour Ceasefire to Pause Border Clashes
A Fragile 48-Hour Pause: What It Means for Afghanistan and Pakistan The latest chapter in the long-running border crisis between Afghanistan and Pakistan took a cautious turn on Wednesday, with both sides agreeing to a 48-hour ceasefire. The pause, starting at 6:00 pm Islamabad time, aims to reduce the risk of further violence and create…
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Afghanistan and Pakistan Agree to 48-Hour Truce Amid Deadly Border Clashes
Background to the Border Crisis The long-running border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan intensified into the deadliest clashes in years, prompting both sides to seek a pause as casualties mounted and civilians faced danger. Islamabad and Kabul announced the 48-hour truce on Wednesday, signaling a temporary shift from confrontation to dialogue in an effort to…
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Explosions Hit Kabul as Taliban Make Diplomatic Push to India: A Delicate Moment for South Asia
Overview: An Incident in Kabul Steeped in Regional Tensions A sequence of explosions and bursts of gunfire shook Kabul on Thursday evening, Marking another volatile moment in Afghanistan’s capital as the Taliban government pursues a high-profile diplomatic outreach to India. Local media reported unclear details about the cause or casualty figures, while Taliban officials sought…
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Afghanistan Internet Outage: Taliban Disrupts Nationwide Connectivity
Overview: Nationwide internet and broadcast disruption in Afghanistan Afghanistan is grappling with a country‑wide internet outage that has disrupted fiber‑optic networks, mobile services, and satellite television. Reports indicate that the Taliban authorities ordered or enforced blocks on civilian telecommunications, affecting urban centers and rural areas alike. A Taliban official said the outages would remain in…