Tag: Kabul
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Iran Hosts Regional Talks on Afghanistan as Kabul Skips the Meeting
Iran hosts regional talks on Afghanistan amid Kabul’s absence In a bid to strengthen regional cooperation around Afghanistan, Iran hosted a gathering of neighboring countries and major stakeholders to discuss political, economic, and security challenges facing the landlocked nation. The event underscored the region’s interest in a stable, inclusive Afghan governance framework and highlighted the…
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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…