Pakistan Warns Of Strikes Inside Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country may launch cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan following two major terrorist attacks within 48 hours. The first incident targeted a court complex in Islamabad, killing at least 12 people, while the second hit a military

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Afghan Taliban Set 3-Month Deadline to Cut Pakistan Trade

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

The ruling Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has issued a three-month deadline to domestic traders and transporters to reduce and eventually end reliance on trade routes through neighbouring Pakistan. The announcement came at a joint press event by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who cited repeated “blockades” of Afghan goods at […]

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Taliban blames Pakistan after talks collapse

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2025

Talks between the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan-led delegation from Pakistan and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Istanbul have ended without agreement, with the Afghan side blaming Islamabad for an “irresponsible and uncooperative” stance. Background of the Talks The two-day session, mediated by Istanbul and facilitated by Doha, was held amid a fragile cease-fire

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Pakistan and Afghanistan Exchange Fire as Talks Open

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

Representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan held talks in Istanbul on Thursday aimed at finalising a truce after deadly clashes last month. During the meeting in Turkey, both sides reported incidents of cross-border fire: Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of opening fire near the Spin Boldak border crossing, while Pakistani officials denied the claim and alleged the

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Pakistan Signals War Risk if Afghanistan Talks Collapse

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan’s Defence Minister, issued a stern warning that war could ensue if ongoing peace negotiations with Taliban-led Afghanistan fail. The remark comes ahead of key talks in Turkey aimed at strengthening the current cease-fire and addressing militant attacks originating from Afghan territory. Background to the Tensions Border clashes in recent

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6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early on 3 November 2025, killing at least 10 people and injuring around 260, according to health officials. The quake’s epicentre was located about 22 km west-southwest of Khulm in Balkh Province, at a depth of approximately 28 km, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Impact and […]

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Pakistani Defence Minister Accuses Kabul Of Being India’s ‘Puppet’

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused the Afghan government of acting as a “puppet of Delhi” and warned that Pakistan will respond “50 times stronger” if Kabul attacks Islamabad or provides sanctuary to militants striking Pakistan. Allegations And Warning In remarks aired on a Pakistani television programme, Asif claimed that India is using Afghanistan […]

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Pakistan And Afghanistan Talks End Without Agreement

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan wrapped up in Istanbul on October 28 without reaching any formal settlement. The talks, which were aimed at consolidating the ceasefire agreed on October 19, failed to produce results as both sides remained divided over cross-border militancy. Agenda And Key Differences Pakistan pressed Afghanistan to rein in the

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Pakistan Reports 25 Militants, 5 Soldiers Killed At Afghanistan Border

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The Pakistani military has confirmed that five of its soldiers were killed and 25 militants were neutralised in clashes near the Pakistan–Afghanistan border over the weekend. The incidents took place in the volatile North Waziristan and Kurram districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Details Of The Clashes According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the

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Trump Pledges Swift Resolution To Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Crisis

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will resolve the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan “very quickly.” His remarks came during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where he highlighted Washington’s willingness to engage in efforts to reduce border tensions. Ongoing Talks Negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are taking place in Istanbul following