WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan. The consulate, historically a key facility for operations related to Afghanistan, served as a primary logistics point before, during, and after the 2001 invasion. The decision, formally notified to Congress this week, is projected to save $7.5 million annually. Officials … Read more
Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: A Descent into Open War and What Comes Next The fragile peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan has shattered, escalating into what Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has declared “open war.” Following Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul and other Afghan cities, and retaliatory offensive operations by the Taliban against Pakistani military posts, the region faces … Read more
Pakistan and Afghanistan are now engaged in what Pakistan’s government has termed “open war,” following Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktika, Afghanistan. These strikes came in response to “large-scale offensive operations” carried out by the Afghan Taliban against the Pakistani military along the Durand Line. International Response The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has … Read more
Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul and other cities on Friday, claiming to have killed scores of Afghan Taliban fighters. The strikes came after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani military positions along their shared border on Thursday, prompting Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif to declare “open war” between the two nations. Escalation of Conflict Asif … Read more
Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Escalates: A Descent into Open War? Pakistan launched air strikes in Kabul and other Afghan provinces early Friday, escalating a dangerous cycle of violence with Afghanistan. The strikes followed a cross-border attack by Afghan forces, raising fears that a Qatar-mediated ceasefire is collapsing. This latest escalation marks a significant deterioration in relations between … Read more
Pakistan launched strikes targeting armed groups within Afghanistan on Sunday, following accusations that recent suicide bombings – including those occurring during Ramadan – originated from fighters operating in neighboring Afghanistan. Escalation of Tensions The strikes targeted seven locations across multiple provinces, beginning around 12:30 AM local time. These actions represent a violation of a Doha-brokered … Read more
Pakistan’s military conducted air strikes in Afghanistan on Sunday, targeting locations it identified as “camps and hideouts” used by armed groups responsible for recent attacks, including a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad that killed dozens. Escalating Tensions The strikes hit two border provinces in Afghanistan, with a drone strike reportedly targeting a … Read more
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s military said early Sunday it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks within Pakistan. The strikes targeted seven camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban, too known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and its affiliates, as well as an affiliate of the Islamic … Read more
South Africa Survive Epic T20 Thriller Against Afghanistan in Second Super Over Ahmedabad witnessed a T20 World Cup match for the ages on February 11, 2026, as South Africa narrowly defeated Afghanistan in a second super over. The contest was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring dramatic twists, no-balls, and stunning hitting from both sides. A … Read more
Pakistan Faces Escalating Security Challenges: A Deep Dive into Rising Violence The recent suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, claiming over 30 lives, is not an isolated incident. It signals a worrying trend of escalating violence in Pakistan, compounded by complex geopolitical factors and internal sectarian tensions. As funerals were held on Saturday, … Read more