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Pakistan Says Border Closures With Afghanistan Cause Millions in Trade Losses

Afghanistan, Oct. 19 -- Pakistan said closing major trade crossings with Afghanistan amid recent border clashes has caused millions of dollars in losses, disrupting exports, imports, and regional econ... Read More


Af-Pak Border Conflict Signals Prolonged Discord

Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- The recent confrontation between Afghanistan and Pakistan has pushed the region into one of its most serious escalations since the Taliban's return to power in 2021. Pakistan's... Read More


Afghanistan-India Trade Halted as Pakistan Shuts Atari-Wagah Transit Route After Border Tensions

Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Afghanistan-India trade has been suspended after Pakistan closed the Atari-Wagah transit route, halting truck movement and disrupting key exports amid ongoing regional border t... Read More


Taliban Defence and Intelligence Chiefs Visit Doha for Security Talks With Pakistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Taliban Defence Minister Mullah Yaqub Mujahid and Intelligence Chief Mullah Abdul Haq Wasiq arrived in Doha for security talks with Pakistani officials amid rising border tensi... Read More


Kabul, Islamabad to Hold Doha Talks Mediated by Qatar After Deadly Border Clashes

Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Taliban and Pakistani representatives are set to hold talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar, to discuss a long-term ceasefire following recent deadly border clashes. Taliban and Pa... Read More


Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched in Eastern Afghanistan Provinces

Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- A new polio vaccination campaign began in Afghanistan's eastern provinces of Nuristan, Kunar, and Laghman, targeting children under five with injectable and oral doses. A new ... Read More


8 Killed, Including Three Cricketers, in Pakistani Airstrikes on Afghanistan's Paktika Province

Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan's Paktika province killed eight people, including three local cricketers, according to officials, amid rising cross-border tensions between ... Read More


Israel Warns Hamas to Comply With 20-Point Plan, Says 'Time Running Out'

Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Israel warned Hamas to comply with a 20-point ceasefire and disarmament plan, saying the group's time to fulfill its commitments is running out. The Israeli Prime Minister's O... Read More


Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton Surrenders to Authorities, Faces 18 Federal Charges

Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton surrendered to federal authorities after being indicted on 18 charges, including unlawful handling and transmission of classif... Read More


Pakistan Continues Demolition in Karachi, Over 300 Afghan Refugee Homes Torn Down

Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Pakistan continues demolishing an Afghan refugee settlement in Karachi, with over 300 homes torn down during the second day of operations, according to local authorities. Paki... Read More