Pakistan Afghanistan Clashes
Pakistan rejects Amnesty report on Kabul strikes: Foreign Office spokesperson
Tahir Andarabi says Pakistan's airstrikes on March 16 targeted only terrorist hideouts and logistical support bases in Afghanistan solely in exercise of its right to self-defense.
July 23, 2026
Strong view in US that Pakistan played a helpful role: Kugelman on US-Iran mediation
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman says Pakistan plays a key role in US-Iran mediation, enjoys growing influence in Washington, and is emerging as a regional security partner.
July 20, 2026
Secondary detonations prove Kabul target was ammunition depot, ‘not rehab facility’: Pakistan military
Says Operation Ghazab lil Haq hit Indian-sponsored terror infrastructure in Afghanistan, dismissing “rehab” claims after secondary detonations proved ammunition and drone storage.
March 18, 2026
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President Zardari warns Afghanistan over militant sanctuaries, says Pakistan ready to act
Says Pakistan has exercised restraint but acted firmly against cross-border attacks; criticizes Afghan Taliban for harboring militants, and warns that continued safe havens for groups like TTP, BLA, and al-Qaida would provoke a decisive response.
March 2, 2026
Fact Check: Claims of Pakistani jet downed after retaliatory strikes false
Claims circulating on Afghan and Indian media platforms that a Pakistani fighter jet was shot down over Afghanistan during Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes have been rejected by Pakistani authorities and debunked by independent reporting.
February 28, 2026