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2 days ago

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in peace talks in China to broker a ceasefire amid ongoing violence and terrorism concerns.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

How war on Iran turned Pakistan's LNG surplus into a looming shortage

Pakistan faces a gas shortage crisis due to collapsing LNG supplies amid escalating regional conflict and reduced demand for natural gas.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?

Pakistan is engaged in military operations against the Afghan Taliban while attempting to mediate in the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite obstacles'

Pakistan aims to facilitate US-Iran negotiations despite challenges, emphasizing its role as a neutral intermediary for regional stability.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
20 hours ago

Iran war: US finds missing crew member from downed jet

A US service member missing after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet has been rescued following a search-and-rescue operation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images

Planet Labs stated it will withhold imagery dating back to March 9 and expects the policy to remain in effect until the end of the war, which began on February 28.
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#iran
fromAxios
5 days ago
World politics

China and Pakistan present new Iran deal: Ceasefire for opening Hormuz

World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Israeli strikes and US troop buildup put Pakistan's peacemaker role under pressure

Intensifying Israeli bombings and US military presence threaten Pakistan's efforts to mediate peace talks between Iran and the US.
World news
fromFortune
1 week ago

Iran dismisses diplomatic talks, says any U.S. troops would be 'on fire' as soon as they arrive | Fortune

Iran warns the U.S. against a ground invasion, threatening severe consequences for American troops and allies in the region.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Kuwait's power, water plants damaged as Iran keeps attacking Gulf states

Iranian drone attacks have targeted Gulf countries, causing significant damage to infrastructure but no reported injuries.
World politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

China and Pakistan present new Iran deal: Ceasefire for opening Hormuz

China and Pakistan propose a peace initiative to end hostilities in Iran, emphasizing humanitarian aid and the start of peace talks.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Kuwait desalination plant, oil refinery hit by missile and drone strikes

Gulf countries face escalating attacks amid ongoing conflict, with Kuwait's power and desalination plant and oil refinery targeted by Iranian strikes.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Israeli strikes and US troop buildup put Pakistan's peacemaker role under pressure

Intensifying Israeli bombings and US military presence threaten Pakistan's efforts to mediate peace talks between Iran and the US.
World news
fromFortune
1 week ago

Iran dismisses diplomatic talks, says any U.S. troops would be 'on fire' as soon as they arrive | Fortune

Iran warns the U.S. against a ground invasion, threatening severe consequences for American troops and allies in the region.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
Agriculture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

It all depends on the crop': Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers

Rising fertiliser costs and scarcity are forcing farmers in Punjab to make tough financial decisions affecting their families and future plans.
World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest | Fortune

China is increasing its diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war, proposing a five-point plan and seeking support from Gulf nations.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Indian government probes CCTV espionage linked to Pakistan

Indian authorities have reportedly ordered an audit of the nation's CCTV cameras, after police uncovered what they claim was a Pakistan-backed surveillance operation involving cameras aimed at railway stations and other infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
#f-15e
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?

Pakistan is positioning itself as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict while India maintains a cautious stance focused on energy security.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Heavy rain, floods kill at least 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan

Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority reported that 28 people have been killed in the floods and 49 injured, with more than 100 homes destroyed. Most of the deaths were reported in central and eastern provinces, including Parwan, Maidan Wardak, Daikundi, and Logar.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Trump pretty sure' of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt initiate backchannel talks with the US and Iran amid escalating tensions and military buildups.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Pakistan hosts diplomatic discussions on ending war

Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are meeting to discuss de-escalation strategies for the ongoing Iran war.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Pakistani strike killed hundreds, Afghanistan says, as regional conflicts boil

A Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation center killed over 400 people, escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan amid regional tensions involving Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Pakistan hopes steep cost of airstrikes on Taliban targets will protect against terror attacks

Pakistan is conducting escalating airstrikes against Afghanistan to force the Taliban to stop harboring Pakistani militants, risking further regional violence and retaliation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pakistan targets militant hideouts in Afghanistan as conflict continues

Pakistan and Afghanistan engaged in escalating cross-border military attacks, with Pakistan striking Kandahar province and both nations disputing casualty claims and damage assessments.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Pakistani strike killed hundreds, Afghanistan says, as regional conflicts boil

A Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation center killed over 400 people, escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan amid regional tensions involving Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Pakistan hopes steep cost of airstrikes on Taliban targets will protect against terror attacks

Pakistan is conducting escalating airstrikes against Afghanistan to force the Taliban to stop harboring Pakistani militants, risking further regional violence and retaliation.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pakistan targets militant hideouts in Afghanistan as conflict continues

Pakistan and Afghanistan engaged in escalating cross-border military attacks, with Pakistan striking Kandahar province and both nations disputing casualty claims and damage assessments.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Do Taliban's drone attacks expose a chink in Pakistan's armour?

On the evening of March 13, drones struck three locations across Pakistan. Two children were wounded in Quetta. Civilians were also injured in Kohat and in Rawalpindi, the garrison city that houses the headquarters of Pakistan's armed forces and neighbours the capital, Islamabad. Pakistan's military said the drones were intercepted before reaching their targets.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a future threat to US, but experts push back

The US intelligence director identified Pakistan among five nations whose advancing missile capabilities could eventually threaten US territory, with potential ICBM development capability.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Experts Detect Pakistan-Linked Cyber Campaigns Aimed at Indian Government Entities

A Pakistan-linked threat actor targeted Indian government entities with Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack using novel tradecraft and tailored server-side checks to limit delivery.
#afghanistan-pakistan-conflict
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

Escalating cross-border conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan threatens regional stability, with Pakistan conducting airstrikes on Afghan targets including a hospital and military installations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Blasts heard in Kabul as Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict continues

Taliban forces claim to have thwarted a Pakistani strike on Bagram air base as conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalates into its fourth day, with Pakistan declaring open war and rejecting ceasefire negotiations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistan airstrikes on Bagram airbase

Afghanistan and Pakistan engaged in cross-border military conflict for four days, with Afghanistan claiming to have thwarted Pakistani airstrikes on Bagram airbase while Pakistan declared open war and bombed Afghan cities.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

Escalating cross-border conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan threatens regional stability, with Pakistan conducting airstrikes on Afghan targets including a hospital and military installations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Blasts heard in Kabul as Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict continues

Taliban forces claim to have thwarted a Pakistani strike on Bagram air base as conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalates into its fourth day, with Pakistan declaring open war and rejecting ceasefire negotiations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistan airstrikes on Bagram airbase

Afghanistan and Pakistan engaged in cross-border military conflict for four days, with Afghanistan claiming to have thwarted Pakistani airstrikes on Bagram airbase while Pakistan declared open war and bombed Afghan cities.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Pakistan shoots down Taliban drones after strikes on Kabul

Afghan Taliban launched few rudimentary drones to harass the brave people of Pakistan. The drones... did not reach their intended targets. These attacks were aimed at inducing fear in the public and remind us of the terrorist mindset which drives the Afghan Taliban.
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3 weeks ago

India news: Army claims Pakistani militant killed in Kashmir

Indian army killed a suspected Pakistani terrorist in an overnight military operation in Kashmir based on intelligence about an infiltration attempt.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures paralyze trade along a key route

Border closures between Pakistan and Afghanistan have halted cross-border trade, stranding hundreds of truck drivers and paralyzing a key transit route for over 100 days.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pakistan's patience runs out after badly miscalculating over Taliban

Pakistan's support for the Taliban backfired as Afghan militants now use Taliban territory to attack Pakistan, reversing the pre-2021 dynamic of Pakistan harboring Taliban fighters.
#afghanistan-pakistan-border-conflict
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Pakistan claims at least 70 fighters killed in strikes along Afghan border

Pakistan's military carried out the air raids early on Sunday, targeting what it called camps and hideouts belonging to armed groups behind a spate of recent attacks, including a deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in the capital, Islamabad. The country's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar wrote on X that the military conducted intelligence-based, selective operations against seven camps belonging to the Pakistan Taliban group, known by the acronym TTP, and its affiliates.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Pakistan claims 70 militants killed in Afghan border strikes

The spokesperson of the Taliban regime in Kabul, Zabihullah Mujahid, said in a statement on social media platform X that the attacks "killed and wounded dozens, including women and children." He called Pakistan's claim of killing 70 militants "inaccurate." Islamabad did not say precisely which areas it targeted or provide additional details. The Afghan Defense Ministry said in a statement that "various civilian areas" in the provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika in eastern Afghanistan were hit, including a religious madrassa and multiple civilian homes.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

Pakistan Launches Fresh Attacks Inside Afghanistan Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan said it carried out cross-border strikes on seven militant sites inside Afghanistan in a "retributive response" to recent suicide attacks claimed by Afghan-backed extremists, as tensions escalated between the two South Asian neighbors. Pakistan "has carried out intelligence-based selective targeting of seven terrorist camps and hideouts," the Information Ministry said early on February 22. Islamabad said it had "conclusive evidence" that recent attacks inside Pakistan were carried out by Afghan-based Pakistani Taliban extremists who were allegedly acting on instructions from "their Afghanistan-based leadership and handlers."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan after spate of suicide attacks

Pakistan's military has carried out air strikes in Afghanistan, targeting what it called camps and hideouts belonging to armed groups behind a spate of recent attacks, including a suicide bombing that killed dozens of worshippers at a Shia mosque in Islamabad. There was no immediate comment from Afghanistan's Taliban government, but Afghan sources told Al Jazeera the strikes on Sunday hit two border provinces.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pakistan strikes militant hideouts on Afghan border after surge in attacks

Pakistan carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan on Saturday night, stating it was targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks inside the country. Islamabad did not say in precisely which areas the strikes were carried out or provide other details. There was no immediate comment from Kabul, and reports on social media suggested the strikes were carried out inside Afghanistan.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The aftermath of Pakistan's air strikes in Afghanistan

Pakistan says it has launched strikes on armed groups in Afghanistan after blaming recent suicide bombings, including attacks during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on fighters it says are operating from its neighbour's territory. Kabul has repeatedly denied allowing armed groups to use Afghan territory to stage attacks in Pakistan. Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence on Sunday said dozens of innocent civilians, including women and children, were martyred and wounded when strikes hit a school and homes in the eastern provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Pakistan mosque attack highlights worsening militant threat

People started running and screaming, scattered in all directions. There was smoke and blood all over the floor and on the prayer mats. I lost my brother Abbas in the incident,
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1 month ago

Deadly Islamabad bombing sharpens focus on cross-border attacks in Pakistan

A suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad killed over 30 and may exacerbate sectarian tensions amid rising ISIL-affiliated attacks in Pakistan.
#balochistan
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Once Again, US Ratchets Up Rhetoric Against Pakistan

The pattern by now is all too familiar. Once again, the US is ratcheting up its rhetoric against Pakistan. Earlier instances included the "crisis" when the US killed three Pakistani soldiers and Pakistan responded by closing strategic border crossings. This was followed by the Raymond Davis fiasco. Then came exchanges of bluster over the US unilateral action that took out Osama bin Laden. Now, the target of US ire is the cozy relationship between the Haqqani network and Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

India vs Pakistan: Why it's going ahead

India and Pakistan will play their T20 World Cup match after quiet talks resolved uncertainty, exposing a test of power, money and governance in cricket.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Tens of thousands flee northwest Pakistan's Tirah over fears

More than 70,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled from Tirah, a remote region in northwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, as fears grow of an imminent military offensive against the Pakistan Taliban, according to local residents and officials. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has contradicted claims made by locals and provincial authorities, insisting no military operation is occurring or planned in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province town.
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