Sources say Pakistani shelling in Kunar causes damage but no casualties
Overnight artillery fire follows weeks of border tensions that began in late February....
Campaign seeks release of three journalists held by Taliban
Advocates call for unconditional release as concerns grow over media repression under Taliban rule....
UN agency says women, girls bear brunt of Taliban-Pakistan clashes
New analysis finds displacement, economic hardship and mobility restrictions are compounding risks for women amid escalating cross-border conflict....
Regional bloc warns Afghanistan’s instability could threaten Central Asian borders
Officials from former countries in the region cite growing risks even as Taliban leaders seek to reassure neighbors on security....
Taliban official says Pakistan’s ‘illogical stance’ derailed China talks
Taliban deputy foreign minister calls Islamabad’s stance “unreasonable” after weeklong negotiations end without result....
Taliban claim seizure of Pakistani border post as clashes continue
Incident in Khost comes as cross-border fighting enters its sixth week and talks in China show little sign of a breakthrough....
Taliban say Pakistani strikes have killed over 750 civilians
Claims of mass casualties and destruction come as cross-border fighting intensifies and scrutiny grows over alleged civilian harm....
Pakistan says Taliban should deliver ‘real progress’ in China talks
As negotiations enter a second day, Islamabad presses for action against militant groups amid ongoing border clashes....