Articles tagged with "Pakistan Afghanistan Border"
23 articles found
415 Taliban fighters, terrorists killed as Pakistan’s retaliatory operation enters third day
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar slams the Afghan Taliban regime as illegitimate and repressive, says cross-border attacks trigger decisive military action, confirms heavy Taliban losses and vows zero tolerance while defending sovereignty, citizens and security.
March 1, 2026
TTP–Taliban nexus exposed as attacks and retaliation mirror each other
Pakistan says recent drone attempts, militant directives, and retaliatory strikes demonstrate a coordinated operational pattern, where pressure on the Afghan Taliban consistently triggers Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan attacks inside Pakistan, reinforcing concerns over cross-border safe havens.
February 27, 2026
Pakistan kills 133 Taliban fighters in retaliatory Kabul, Kandahar strikes
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Asif declares open war on the Afghan Taliban following unprovoked border attacks, warning that the armed forces will respond immediately and decisively. Security forces target Taliban positions, inflicting heavy losses while remaining fully prepared to defend the homeland.
February 27, 2026
UNSC report questions Taliban claims of denying militant safe havens
A United Nations Security Council report released this month has rejected the Afghan Taliban’s claim that militant groups are not using Afghan territory for cross-border violence, calling the assertion 'not credible' and warning that neighboring states increasingly view Afghanistan as a source of regional insecurity due to continued operations by several armed groups based there.
December 18, 2025
Pakistan slams Afghan Taliban over failure to curb cross-border attacks
Islamabad calls for Kabul to take concrete, verifiable action against TTP and BLA militants, warning ‘hollow promises’ have ended after Istanbul talks failed to progress.
November 9, 2025
Afghanistan to take ‘clear, verifiable action’ against terrorists: sources
In a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to continue their ceasefire, establish a joint monitoring mechanism, and finalize implementation details in a principal-level meeting on Nov. 6.
October 30, 2025
Pakistan warns of strikes unless Kabul provides written anti-TTP assurances
In a wide-ranging interview with Pakistan TV Digital, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif discusses Istanbul talks, trade with Afghanistan, and tri-service drills in India.
October 30, 2025
Istanbul talks: Pakistan demands concrete Taliban action to stop cross-border terrorism
Security sources say Taliban’s arguments in Istanbul talks are illogical, contrary to ground realities, and suggest Kabul may be pursuing an agenda not aligned with regional stability. Further progress depends on Taliban’s positive engagement, officials add.
October 26, 2025
Pakistan kills 25 militants in Afghan-border infiltration attempt: military
A statement released by Pakistan’s military media wing notes the infiltration comes amid ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Türkiye, raising concerns about Kabul’s current commitment to curb cross-border militancy and prevent TTP operations.
October 26, 2025