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.
Security
Amu Region, Security
Regional security group warns of rising militant threat from Afghanistan
Shanghai Cooperation Organization body says armed groups are strengthening capabilities, raising concerns across Central and South Asia.
Security
Report says 310 civilians killed in Afghanistan over past year
Afghanistan Human Rights Center cites border clashes, repression and economic crisis as driving widespread abuses.
Security
Taliban say Pakistani strikes kill 2 civilians as border fighting continues
File photo from a house hit by Pakistani strike in eastern Afghanistan. File photo.
Politics, Security
Peshawar Jirga urges Taliban, Pakistan to return to dialogue
Gathering of tribal elders and political figures calls for renewed dialogue after weeks of deadly cross-border violence.
Security
Pakistani shelling in Kunar kills civilian, injures 17, Taliban say
Renewed cross-border strikes come despite reported mediation efforts to ease tensions.
Politics, Security
Pakistan, Taliban signal openness to talks as tribal peace jirga planned
Mediated contacts are underway, officials say, as a cross-border jirga is expected in Peshawar to ease escalating tensions.
Politics, Security
Pakistan vows to continue attacks against Taliban until ‘goals achieved’
Defense minister says strikes inside Afghanistan will persist until Islamabad achieves its security goals.
Security
Pakistan resumes strikes in Afghanistan after ceasefire ends
Fighting reignites along the border after a brief Eid truce, with both sides trading claims over casualties and responsibility.
Human Rights, Security
HRW calls Pakistani strike on Kabul rehab center unlawful
The group said the March 16 airstrike on the Omid rehabilitation center killed scores of patients and may amount to.