Bangladesh has formally protests to India after a senior adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was reportedly detained and questioned for several hours upon arrival at New Delhi’s international airport, adding fresh strain to already sensitive relations between the neighbouring countries. According to Bangladeshi officials, government strategy adviser Zahed Ur Rahman travelled to India to […]
Border Tensions
Israeli military issues evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has issued urgent evacuation warnings to residents of four towns in southern Lebanon amid renewed military escalation along the border region. Residents in Qana, Dabaal, Qaqaiyat al-Jisr, and Srifa were instructed to leave their homes immediately and move at least 1,000 metres away due to anticipated military operations. Read More: New Israeli attacks kill […]
Three children among five injured in Waziristan shelling
At least five civilians, including three children, were injured after mortar shelling reportedly originating from across the border struck a residential area in Angoor Adda, South Waziristan, according to security and local sources. Read More: Five injured as Afghan shelling targets civilians in S Waziristan Officials said the shelling targeted a civilian neighbourhood, hitting the home of residents […]
Pakistan and Afghan forces clash in Bajaur
BAJAUR – Pakistan and Afghan forces exchanged heavy fire along the border in the Bajaur sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, according to security sources, marking another escalation in already strained ties between the two sides. Read More: Pakistan army intensifies border strikes against Afghan Taliban Officials said the clash began after Afghan Taliban fighters opened fire using […]
US intelligence report flags rising Pakistan Taliban tensions
The United States (US) National Intelligence has released its annual threat assessment, highlighting growing tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban led administration in Afghanistan, alongside an increase in cross-border violence and militant activity. Read More: US spy agencies declare TTP as ‘future threat’ According to the report, relations between Pakistan and the Taliban have become increasingly […]
Pakistan claims major losses inflicted in cross-border operation
Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has shared the latest update on “Operation Ghazab Lil Haq,” stating that Afghan Taliban fighters have suffered significant human and material losses during the ongoing cross-border engagements. Read More: Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq: Pakistan Army Captures Afghan Posts In a post on X, the minister said that 331 Afghan Taliban operatives have […]
Pakistan imposes nationwide drone ban amid rising border tensions
The federal government has imposed an immediate nationwide ban on all commercial and private drone operations following escalating tensions and recent border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, officials confirmed on Friday. Read More: DG ISPR outlines Pakistan’s response to Afghan border Ffring The Ministry of Interior issued a formal notification prohibiting the outdoor use of drones, including […]
72-hour ceasefire with Cambodia leaves Thai readiness unchanged
Thai military forces have stressed that a newly agreed 72-hour ceasefire with Cambodia does not signal any reduction in military readiness, with troops remaining on full alert to safeguard national territory and sovereignty. Read More: Thais, Cambodians fear returning home despite border truce Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee, director of the joint press centre on […]
Afghanistan seeks Central Asian trade to cut reliance on Pakistan
Afghanistan is attempting to deepen trade ties with Central Asian nations as it works to reduce its long-standing economic dependence on Pakistan. The push comes amid deteriorating relations between Kabul and Islamabad, marked by deadly cross-border clashes and the prolonged closure of key trade routes. Afghan traders say the month-long shutdown of border crossings has […]
Russia offers to mediate Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Russia has offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to reduce rising border tensions. The announcement came from Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. She said stability in the region is a priority for Russia and the international community. Zakharova urged both countries to exercise restraint and resolve disputes through dialogue. She emphasized that Pakistan […]