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Vehicle bomb and gunbattle kills eight Pakistani troops as militants storm border outpost in Bajaur

Vehicle bomb and gunbattle kills eight Pakistani troops as militants storm border outpost in Bajaur

Militants in Pakistan’s northwest stormed a security outpost in Bajaur district, ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into the camp and then launching a gun battle. Officials said at least eight troops were killed and 35 injured after the Thursday night attack, which followed several militant incidents in recent days. Pakistan blamed Afghanistan for allegedly harboring militant groups, while Kabul rejected the accusation. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Pakistan Army intensifies border strikes in Afghanistan as Taliban and TTP sites hit

Pakistan Army intensifies border strikes in Afghanistan as Taliban and TTP sites hit

Pakistan’s Army has intensified precision strikes along the Afghanistan border, targeting Afghan Taliban and TTP Fitna al-Khawarij positions after claims of unprovoked aggression. Taliban officials have urged an immediate end to hostilities as humanitarian concerns grow. The cross-border operations have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and displacement, raising fears of further escalation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026

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Pakistan strikes Afghan Taliban posts after civilian death amid sharp cross border blame

Pakistan strikes Afghan Taliban posts after civilian death amid sharp cross border blame

Pakistan says it carried out targeted strikes on Afghan Taliban positions and also hit local Pakistani Taliban hideouts after an incident in which a mortar shell from Afghanistan killed a civilian. Afghanistan alleged cross-border attacks, but Pakistan denies the claim, framing the operation as a response to provocations and escalating tensions along the border.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Afghanistan summons Pakistan envoy protesting strikes near Kunar university along Durand Line

Afghanistan summons Pakistan envoy protesting strikes near Kunar university along Durand Line

Afghanistan has summoned the Pakistani Charge d’Affaires in Kabul and lodged a formal protest over cross-border strikes along the Durand Line. The Afghan Foreign Ministry says the protest letter condemns attacks by Pakistani forces on civilian targets and public infrastructure near a university in central Kunar province, escalating tensions between the neighbors.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 28 Apr 2026
Pakistan retaliates against Afghan Taliban posts after deadly border shelling claims

Pakistan retaliates against Afghan Taliban posts after deadly border shelling claims

Pakistan says it has carried out retaliatory fire targeting Afghan Taliban posts, citing alleged aggression by the Taliban and TTP. The move comes after Pakistan reported civilian casualties from shelling it attributes to Afghan forces. Tensions are rising over claims that TTP operates from Afghan territory, while border closures have already suspended trade.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Afghanistan says Pakistani strikes hit university and homes killing 7 and wounding 85

Afghanistan says Pakistani strikes hit university and homes killing 7 and wounding 85

Afghan officials say mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan struck a university and nearby civilian homes in Kunar province, killing seven people and injuring at least 85. Kabul claims the attacks are part of a wider pattern, while Pakistan rejects allegations that the university was targeted. The incident is described as the first major breach since April’s China-mediated talks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026

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Pakistani missile strikes in Kunar leave 3 dead and 45 injured amid rising border tensions

Pakistani missile strikes in Kunar leave 3 dead and 45 injured amid rising border tensions

Cross-border tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan escalated again as Pakistani missile strikes hit Kunar province in eastern Afghanistan on Monday. Reports say the attacks struck multiple locations around the provincial capital Asadabad, including residential areas and surrounding villages, killing at least three people and injuring 45 others.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026
US Afghan allies in Qatar face limbo as resettlement plan to Congo sparks fear

US Afghan allies in Qatar face limbo as resettlement plan to Congo sparks fear

More than 1,100 former Afghan allies of US forces are stranded in limbo at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar after Washington halted processing. A reported resettlement offer to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been rejected by residents, who fear for their safety. The situation leaves families waiting with limited clarity on their next move.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
Taliban orders women silence in public citing 'intimate' voice as temptation risk

Taliban orders women silence in public citing 'intimate' voice as temptation risk

Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has approved new laws sharply restricting women’s public life. The edict bars women from speaking in public, claiming an “intimate” voice could cause temptation, and also restricts looking at unrelated men. The measures, announced by authorities and approved by supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, further tighten controls over women’s behavior.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Pakistan kills 22 militants in Khyber clash while a 10 year old dies

Pakistan kills 22 militants in Khyber clash while a 10 year old dies

Pakistani forces say they killed 22 suspected militants in a fierce exchange of fire in Khyber district near the Afghan border, but the operation also left a 10-year-old child dead. Prime Minister Sharif condemned the militants, pointing to rising violence along the Afghanistan-linked frontier. The incident underscores strained ties and persistent tensions with Kabul.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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