Bennett urges restraint, protection of civilians in Taliban–Pakistan clashes
“I urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians, and abide by international law," Bennett said.
Human Rights
Security
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.
Media, Security
Sources: One journalist killed, another wounded in border clashes
Both journalists were affiliated with the Taliban-controlled state broadcaster.
Security
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.
Security
Taliban say 12 civilians killed in new border clash
He claimed Pakistani forces initiated the confrontation by opening fire, prompting a response from Taliban border units.
Security
Taliban, Pakistani border forces clash again in Spin Boldak
The fighting began around 4 a.m. on Oct. 15 and continued until 9.a.m. local time, sources said.
Politics
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.
Immigration
Sources: Former Afghan soldier dies from electric shock in Iran
The man was identified as Commander Ali Shah Alizada, a resident of Dara district in Panjshir.
Security
Sources: Taliban, Pakistani border forces clash again in Kandahar
There were no immediate details on casualties or damage, but sources said both sides used light and heavy weapons during.
Afghanistan
Salang Pass to close for 10 days for repairs, Taliban say
The Salang Pass is a key highway that connects nine northern provinces to Kabul and to eastern Afghanistan.