Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government now fully supports the Centre against terrorism. He told the National Assembly that cooperation improved after years of disagreements over security operations. His remarks matter because worsening attacks continue affecting residents in KP and Balochistan near the Afghan border. Asif responded to criticism from JUI-F leader […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Khawaja Asif rejects Afghan Taliban allegations against Pakistan
Islamabad — Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly rejected what he described as “false and baseless allegations” made by the Afghan Taliban regime against Pakistan, amid escalating tensions between the two sides. Read More: Pakistan rejects Taliban claims over Kabul strike, defends operation In a post on the social media platform X, Asif criticised the Afghan Taliban, accusing […]
China calls for negotiation between Pakistan, Afghanistan
China has expressed readiness to continue efforts to reduce tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that the priority is avoiding war expansion and returning both countries to dialogue. His comments highlight China’s role as a regional mediator and peace facilitator. Lin stated, “The most urgent task is to prevent the […]
Tarar condemns deadly Afghan Taliban shelling on Bajaur civilians
Attaullah Tarar strongly condemned what he described as a deliberate cross-border attack by the Afghan Taliban that targeted civilians in Pakistan’s border region. The minister said the assault occurred on March 15 when artillery and mortar fire was launched from across the border, striking residential areas and causing tragic casualties among innocent residents. According […]
Afghan Taliban officials escape Kabul by helicopter
Several Afghan Taliban officials reportedly fled Kabul by helicopter fearing possible Pakistani retaliatory strikes. Afghan media said four helicopters carried officials to Ghor province early Saturday. The development reflects rising tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban authorities. According to Afghan media reports, at least four local sources in Ghor confirmed the arrivals. They said […]
Zardari warns Afghan Taliban crossed red line
President Asif Ali Zardari condemned alleged drone attacks by the Afghan Taliban targeting Pakistani civilian areas. He said the attempt to strike civilians crossed a red line. The warning comes as tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan increase. In a statement from the Presidency, Zardari accused the Afghan Taliban government of supporting militant groups. He said […]
Afghan Taliban must choose between Pakistan and terrorists: DG ISPR
Pakistan’s military spokesperson DG ISPR has said the Afghan Taliban must make a clear choice between supporting Pakistan or backing terrorist groups, as tensions escalate along the Pak-Afghan border following recent clashes and military operations. Read More: ISPR DG calls Taliban regime threat to global security, not just Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif […]
Global powers urge restraint amid Pakistan Afghanistan escalation
Major global powers and international organizations have called for restraint and diplomacy after tensions escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan following cross-border clashes and military operations. Read More: Pakistan in close contact with global, regional powers on Afghanistan Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in response to what officials described as unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban along the border. Federal Information […]
Pakistan launches operation Ghazab Lil Haq against Afghan Taliban forces after strikes
Pakistan has launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq after deadly cross-border strikes allegedly killed 55 people, sharply escalating tensions along the volatile frontier with Afghanistan. Military officials confirmed that fighter jets and artillery units targeted multiple positions across the border in what they described as a coordinated and calculated response. The operation began after intense overnight […]
Pakistan warns of new strikes on Afghanistan amid rising tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated its readiness to conduct further military strikes on Afghanistan if authorities in Kabul fail to provide credible assurances of peace, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told France 24 on Wednesday. Read More: At UN, Pakistan sounds alarm over rise in terror attacks from Afghan The warning comes amid ongoing tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Last […]