Pakistan And Afghanistan Exchange Heavy Fire Along Border

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

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Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy gunfire along their shared border on Friday, adding to tensions that have been building over recent weeks. Officials from both countries confirmed the incident. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but the firing caused alarm on both sides of

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Saudi-Mediated Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail in Riyadh

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

A fresh round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, hosted in Riyadh under Saudi Arabia’s mediation, ended without any agreement. The discussions were aimed at easing tensions between the two neighbours, particularly over cross-border terrorism and security cooperation. However, both sides held firm to their positions, leading to yet another deadlock. No Breakthrough

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US Halts Afghan Immigration After DC Guard Shooting

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The United States has halted all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals after a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that left two National Guard members critically injured. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the suspension is indefinite and will remain until a full review of national security and vetting protocols is completed. Officials

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Pakistan Air Strike Kills Civilians In Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Taliban administration has accused Pakistan of carrying out an air strike in Khost province that killed nine children and one woman. Officials said the attack hit a residential home in the Ger-Bzwo area on Monday night, destroying the structure and killing members of the same family. Four other civilians were reportedly injured in additional […]

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Kabul Invites Indian Firms To Revive Idle Mines

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Afghanistan has invited Indian companies to help revive several idle mining sites across the country. Afghan officials told Indian industry representatives that the sector holds major potential for growth and employment if foreign firms can restart long-stalled projects. Opportunities And Concerns According to Kabul, minerals such as iron ore, copper and rare earth

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Afghanistan Seeks Higher Trade, More Use of Chabahar Port

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Afghanistan has urged India to increase bilateral trade and make wider use of Iran’s Chabahar Port, during talks held in New Delhi this week. Afghan Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi met India’s Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada and called for stronger connectivity as Kabul looks for more reliable alternatives to traditional transit routes. Chabahar […]

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Afghan Trade Minister Visits India Amid Border Strain

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Nooruddin Azizi, has arrived in New Delhi for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation. He is expected to meet Indian ministers, trade officials and industry leaders as both sides explore areas of commercial partnership. The visit comes at a sensitive time, with Afghanistan and Pakistan engaged

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Pakistan Warns Of Strikes Inside Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

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 school in South Waziristan. Authorities have blamed militant groups allegedly

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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