Pakistan vs. Afghanistan: From allies and neighbors to war
For years, Pakistan supported the Taliban in Afghanistan. But now Pakistan is bombing its neighbor. How the former allies became adversaries and why negotiations keep failing.
World
dw.com
03.10.2026
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 9 civilians, Kabul says; Pakistan says only militants hit
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in two Afghan provinces, targeting militant hideouts
World
abcnews.com
01.10.2026
Pakistan: Suicide attack at police stop kills at least 11
The blast was claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, which has stepped up attacks on Pakistani security forces in recent years.
World
dw.com
26.09.2026
Pakistani officials say Afghan Taliban shelled Pakistani border. Kabul denies the attack
Local Pakistani officials say Afghan Taliban forces shelled Pakistani border posts after Pakistani troops foiled a cross-border infiltration attempt by militants
World
abcnews.com
23.09.2026
Al-Qaeda strengthens ties with TTP as militant violence rises in Pakistan
Militant violence in Pakistan has raised renewed concerns over the relationship between al-Qaeda and the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), following a series of attacks linked to militants operating fr
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
10.09.2026
Pakistan complain to Sky after interview with Imran Khan’s sons over father’s treatment
Sky acknowledge complaint from Pakistan Cricket BoardFormer captain in solitary confinement since 2023The Pakistan Cricket Board has made a formal complaint to Sky Sports after it broadcast an intervi
Sport
theguardian.com
27.08.2026
Azerbaijan-Pakistan 12th Working Group Level Meeting was held
"Azerbaijan-Pakistan 12th Working Group Level Meeting" was held in Baku between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Headquarters of the Defense Forces of the Islamic Republic
Azerbaijan
report.az
27.08.2026
Pakistan urges Afghanistan to act against militants and denies recruiting Afghan fighters
Pakistan has urged Afghanistan’s Taliban government to take verifiable action against militants it says operate from Afghan territory, rejecting Kabul’s accusation that Islamabad was shifting blame fo
World
abcnews.com
24.10.2026
Iran remains open to talks with US under Pakistan-brokered deal, envoy says
Iran remains open to U.S. talks under a Pakistan-brokered interim deal reached in June to end the conflict, according to Tehran’s ambassador to Islamabad
World
abcnews.com
24.10.2026
Man arrested in Pakistan over $126m counterfeit postage scheme
A man has been arrested in Pakistan and accused of running a counterfeit postage operation costing the US Postal Service $126m (£94m).
World
news.sky.com
21.10.2026
Turkiye moves to ratify Mecca defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Trilateral deal between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan lays out provisions for joint defence.
World
aljazeera.com
20.10.2026
England crumble to defeat versus Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener
England crumbled to an 87-run defeat in their ODI tri-series opener against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as the batting severely malfunctioned after an excellent start.
Sport
skysports.com
20.10.2026
Pakistan: Classrooms reduced to rubble in deadly school disaster, at leat 32 pupils killed
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Thursday 15 October, killing at least 32 pupils and a teacher. Officials said the roof was structurally weak and had been overloaded by c
World
euronews.com
15.10.2026
Pakistan conducted successful test launch of Hypersonic Ballistic Missile, Fatah-2
The Pakistan Army on October 13, 2026, conducted successful test launch of Hypersonic Ballistic Missile, Fatah-2 Extended Range (ER). The weapon system is equipped with advanced navigation and state o
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
13.10.2026
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in former prime minister's stronghold
Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in the province governed by the political party of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan.
World
npr.org
13.10.2026
Pakistan troops in Saudi Arabia not involved in operations against Yemen’s Houthis
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
09.10.2026
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey: Could the Mecca defense pact become a game changer in the war against the Houthis in Yemen?
Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to provide "practical measures" to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks. Could a new alliance reshape the war against the Houthis in Yemen?
World
dw.com
07.10.2026
Sky Sports to show England's ODI tri-series in Pakistan
Sky Sports will broadcast England's one-day international tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in full this October.
Sport
skysports.com
07.10.2026
Pakistan provides fuel aid to over 9 million low-income people as Middle East war drives up prices
Pakistan’s government is providing fuel subsidies to over 9 million low-income people as the U.S.-Iran war drives up energy prices
World
abcnews.com
06.10.2026
Turkiye, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi as Yemen fighting grows
During emergency talks in Riyadh, Turkiye and Pakistan agreed to send rapid deployment forces to Saudi Arabia.
World
aljazeera.com
06.10.2026