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
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
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
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
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned on October 25 2025 that Islamabad could enter into “open war” with Afghanistan if the ongoing peace talks collapse. He spoke from Sialkot, stating: “We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them.” The talks, held in Istanbul, follow a cease-fire […]
Officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan are scheduled to meet in Istanbul, Türkiye, for a second round of border-security talks aimed at curbing escalating cross-border violence. The session follows an earlier cease-fire agreement brokered by Doha on October 19 that both sides pledged to honour. The focus now is on establishing a joint monitoring mechanism to […]
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has announced plans to construct a dam on the Kunar River, a major tributary that flows into Pakistan, in a move that could restrict water supply to its eastern neighbour. The declaration comes after India suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty earlier this year, further heightening regional tensions […]
Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Afghanistan’s defence minister, has rejected Pakistan’s allegations that India is involved in proxy activities against Islamabad. Mujahid described the claims as “unfounded, illogical and unacceptable,” emphasising that Afghanistan maintains independent relations and will deepen cooperation with India based solely on its national interests.
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has accused Afghanistan of forgetting the “favors” his country extended and criticised its leaders for warming up to India. He said Pakistan had stood by Afghanistan during difficult times but now sees shifting allegiances. Claims of Past Support Afridi pointed to Pakistan’s assistance to Afghan refugees over decades and said […]
Former Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil has strongly responded to Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif after he accused Afghanistan of being part of an “India-led proxy war.” She said Pakistan never truly hosted Afghans but instead “milked them for billions, global relevance, cheap labour and geopolitical leverage,” adding that Afghans “paid the price” for Pakistan’s















