After India, Afghanistan’s Taliban Opens New Water Front Against Pakistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban government plans a major dam on the Kunar River, raising fears of reduced water flow into Pakistan’s Indus basin and triggering fresh regional water tensions.
Pakistan Airstrike on Afghan Home Leaves 9 Children Dead; Taliban Warns of Retaliation ‘At the Right Time’
A Pakistani airstrike on a home in Afghanistan’s Khost province killed nine children, prompting the Taliban to condemn the attack as a violation of sovereignty and warn of retaliation “at the right time.”
Pakistan, Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire Ahead of Doha Peace Talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have extended their 48-hour ceasefire until peace talks conclude in Doha. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan seeks a peaceful resolution and urges the Taliban to decide on a permanent truce.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to 48-Hour Ceasefire
Pakistan and Afghanistan declared a 48-hour ceasefire after deadly border clashes, with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran offering to mediate peace.