Afghanistan

An expert condemns Pakistan's strikes on Afghanistan; IMF adds new conditions, deepening Pakistan's financial crisis

Pakistan is facing additional economic pressure as the IMF has introduced new conditions under its ongoing financial support programme, further deepening concerns about the country's already fragile economic situation.

6 days ago

India sends vaccines to Afghanistan for child immunisation programme against TB

MEA said this move reflects India's continued humanitarian support to Afghanistan, especially amid challenges caused by floods, earthquakes, and recent violence. Earlier, India had also sent emergency medical aid and disaster relief materials, including medicines and essential kits.

20 days ago

Afghanistan: Pakistani firing kills two in Kunar; UN urges probe into Kabul rehab airstrike

At least two people were killed and eight injured after Pakistani forces shelled Afghanistan's Kunar province, hitting Nari and Sarkano districts. Afghan forces responded by destroying three Pakistani posts along the Durand Line, killing one soldier. The attacks came despite an Eid al-Fitr ceasefire

Mar 25, 2026

Afghanistan: Families search for loved ones on Eid after Pakistan's deadly airstrike on Kabul hospital

Afghan families spent Eid searching for loved ones after a deadly Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul reportedly killed over 400 people. The strike, which Pakistan claimed targeted militant infrastructure, instead hit a civilian facility, leading to widespread casualties.

Mar 24, 2026

India strongly condemns Pakistan's deadly air strikes in Afghanistan

India condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan that hit multiple provinces, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Afghanistan's sovereignty must be respected. Kabul reported at least four deaths and 25 injuries, while Afghanistan said it retaliated with strikes on Pakistani military sites in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Mar 15, 2026

Afghanistan strikes key military bases in Pakistan, including Nur Khan Airbase

According to the statement, the strikes include the Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, the 12th Brigade base in Quetta, Balochistan, and the Khoizai camp in the Mohmand Agency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, along with other military sites housing key facilities.

Mar 2, 2026

Afghan capital Kabul hit by Pakistani airstrikes; explosions and gunfire reported as Taliban confirms firing on Pakistan aircraft

Explosions followed by gunshots were heard in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul amid the conflict with Pakistan that has been going on since Thursday now. The Afghan government said that the forces were shooting at a fresh incursion by Pakistani aircraft.

Mar 1, 2026

Afghan forces kill 55 Pakistani soldiers, seize bases in retaliatory strikes along border; UN chief voices concern

Tensions surged after Pakistan launched "Operation Ghazab lil-Haq" in response to alleged cross-border firing. Afghanistan's Ministry of National Defence said it carried out retaliatory strikes, claiming 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed and military posts seized, while eight Afghan soldiers also died.

Feb 27, 2026

US funding bill proposes to withhold Pakistan aid over Afridi case

The bill also prohibits any US assistance to the Taliban and includes human rights measures, such as applying visa restrictions on Chinese officials involved in violations against Tibetans. The legislation forms part of a broader package funding US government operations through September 30, 2026, covering national security, diplomatic missions, and foreign aid programs.

Jan 15, 2026

Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Unlike the Islamic State, Al Qaeda aims for a pan-India presence, taking a slow, calculated approach. Experts warn that the use of AI, especially deepfakes of figures like Osama Bin Laden, has enhanced the group's recruitment and radicalisation efforts, posing a significant challenge for Indian security agencies.

Jan 14, 2026

US counterterrorism nominee says ISIS and al-Qaida remain active, threatening global security

"ISIS and al-Qaida continue to recruit, radicalise and encourage their followers across the globe to conduct attacks in their home countries," LoGerfo said during his conformation hearing.

Dec 13, 2025

The Vanishing Periphery: India's Evacuation of Ayni and the Urgent Reckoning with Strategic Insularity

Vanishing Periphery: India's Evacuation of Ayni and Urgent Reckoning with Strategic Insularity

This is not a story of tactical misjudgment. It is a profound strategic failure, one that demands a reckoning with the structural weaknesses in India's national security architecture. For if Ayni the Indian Air Force's first and only dedicated overseas air facility could be surrendered without a fight, what does that portend for the broader project of Indian power in the 21st century?

Nov 1, 2025

Pakistani authorities ask Afghan refugees to return voluntarily or face force

Safi said on Tuesday that the administration would arrange a transport for Afghan refugees to travel to Torkham border. He also warned that the government would use force if the refugees refused to return voluntarily, Pakistan's leading daily Dawn reported. Safi hoped that they won't reach that stage and told Afghan refugees having outstanding loans to share details about it in his office.

Oct 22, 2025

Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha

According to the Qatari statement, the two neighbouring countries also agreed to establish mechanisms aimed at consolidating lasting peace and stability, with follow-up talks scheduled in the coming days to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire.

Oct 19, 2025

War abroad, turmoil within: Pakistan's costly gamble against Afghanistan

Pakistan has stated with no proof that the Afghan Taliban is backing the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The TTP has inflicted heavy losses on the Pakistan Army, and statistics for this year show that in the first three quarters of 2025, the army has lost 2,400 of its personnel.

Oct 18, 2025

Pakistan: Roads sealed, communication lines cut in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Pakistan's manufactured chaos: Durand Line clashes expose failing state's old playbook

The message from the Durand Line is clear: Pakistan is not a victim of instability—it is the architect of it. The border is bleeding not because of outsiders, but because of Pakistan's addiction to strategic deceit.

Oct 18, 2025

Trump warns Afghanistan over Bagram airbase, threatens consequences

Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "If Afghanistan doesn't give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, bad things are going to happen."

Sep 21, 2025

Most degenerate newspaper: Trump slaps $15 billion defamation suit on New York Times

Trump says US 'trying' to retake key Afghan air base; slams Biden for Afghanistan "disaster"

Trump has made the plan public four years after the chaotic withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan.

Sep 19, 2025

US return to Bagram faces logistical, diplomatic challenges

Incidentally, the 'Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan' was signed with the Taliban in Doha on February 29, 2020, during the first term of President Trump. The Taliban returned to power in Kabul after US-led forces hastily withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021.