Good for Pakistan to abandon ‘aggressive’ policies: Karzai
“The well-being of Pakistan lies in ending its aggression and revisiting its harmful policies,” Karzai said....
Pakistan’s defense minister doubts ceasefire with Taliban will hold
“The Taliban, as I told you, their decisions at the moment are all being sponsored from Delhi," Asif said....
UN urges immediate halt to Taliban–Pakistan border clashes, cites civilian casualties
“UNAMA calls on all parties for an immediate end to hostilities to protect civilians and prevent further loss of life,” the mission said....
Afghanistan’s melon harvest tops 1.35 million metric tons, Taliban ministry says
The ministry reported that 74,476 hectares of farmland were planted with melons this year....
Fighting continues in four Paktika border districts: Sources
Residents of Terwo district, previously considered relatively secure, said it has now turned into a frontline in the intensifying border conflict....
Sources: One journalist killed, another wounded in border clashes
Both journalists were affiliated with the Taliban-controlled state broadcaster....
Taliban, Pakistani forces clash in Paktika as border tensions escalate
The fighting erupted in the Qamaruddin Gate and Khan Mohammad Gate areas of Terwo district and was ongoing as of midday....
Pakistan’s defense minister: Taliban are ‘our own product’
Asif added that tensions with the Taliban remain a priority issue for Islamabad and could potentially be resolved through mediation by Qatar or Saudi Arabia....