Pakistan vs. Afghanistan: From allies and neighbors to war
For years, Pakistan supported the Taliban in Afghanistan. But now Pakistan is bombing its neighbor. How the former allies became adversaries and why negotiations keep failing.
World
dw.com
03.10.2026
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 9 civilians, Kabul says; Pakistan says only militants hit
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in two Afghan provinces, targeting militant hideouts
World
abcnews.com
01.10.2026
Pakistan: Suicide attack at police stop kills at least 11
The blast was claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, which has stepped up attacks on Pakistani security forces in recent years.
World
dw.com
26.09.2026
Pakistani officials say Afghan Taliban shelled Pakistani border. Kabul denies the attack
Local Pakistani officials say Afghan Taliban forces shelled Pakistani border posts after Pakistani troops foiled a cross-border infiltration attempt by militants
World
abcnews.com
23.09.2026
Al-Qaeda strengthens ties with TTP as militant violence rises in Pakistan
Militant violence in Pakistan has raised renewed concerns over the relationship between al-Qaeda and the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), following a series of attacks linked to militants operating fr
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
10.09.2026
Pakistan complain to Sky after interview with Imran Khan’s sons over father’s treatment
Sky acknowledge complaint from Pakistan Cricket BoardFormer captain in solitary confinement since 2023The Pakistan Cricket Board has made a formal complaint to Sky Sports after it broadcast an intervi
Sport
theguardian.com
27.08.2026
Azerbaijan-Pakistan 12th Working Group Level Meeting was held
"Azerbaijan-Pakistan 12th Working Group Level Meeting" was held in Baku between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Headquarters of the Defense Forces of the Islamic Republic
Azerbaijan
report.az
27.08.2026
Azerbaijan-Pakistan literary translations presented at University of Languages
The Embassy of Pakistan in Baku, in collaboration with the Pakistani Language and Culture Center at Azerbaijan University of Languages, organized a literary event titled "Bridge Between Languages: Pre
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
05.10.2026
Pakistan sends 30,000–40,000 troops to Saudi Arabia amid regional escalation
Pakistan has deployed between 30,000 and 40,000 troops to Saudi Arabia to help protect the kingdom’s land borders and counter potential drone and missile attacks.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
03.10.2026
India vs Pakistan cricket: Asian Games gold medal final – all to know
For the first time this year, archrivals India and Pakistan meet in a final, as they face off at the Asian Games.
World
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis
Pakistan says Islamabad will make “whatever means” available to Saudi Arabia if Saudi faces threats from the Houthis.
World
aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
Buttler ruled out of Pakistan white-ball tour
England will begin the next phase of their preparations for the 50-over World Cup without Jos Buttler, after the former captain was ruled out of their upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan.
Sport
skysports.com
28.09.2026
Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills at least 12
A vehicle laden with explosives rammed into a roadside checkpoint in Pakistan, killing at least a dozen people.
World
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
Why is violence between Pakistan and Afghanistan recurring?
Pakistan has carried out new strikes inside Afghanistan.
World
aljazeera.com
26.09.2026
Blast in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan kills several people
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (the Pakistan Taliban or TTP) claims responsibility for the attack.
World
aljazeera.com
26.09.2026
Pakistan, Turkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis
Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs head to Riyadh for urgent talks, but both countries remain cautious on involvement
World
aljazeera.com
25.09.2026
Pakistan launches air strikes in Afghanistan, killing civilians, Taliban says
Pakistan launched air strikes Thursday on 10 sites in Afghanistan in what Islamabad said was a retaliation for a drone attack by Afghanistan's Taliban forces on a border post. A Taliban government spo
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson
Pakistan could face India in the knockouts of the Asian Games, where the world champions won gold in 2023.
World
aljazeera.com
23.09.2026
Sisters of jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan arrested
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party said on Monday that his three sisters had been arrested.
World
france24.com
21.09.2026
India-Pakistan navy ship collision sparks alarm over unintended escalation
Pakistan says an Indian warship entered its EEZ, while India says the collision occurred in international waters.
World
aljazeera.com
17.09.2026