Afghan, Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire as tensions flare
Relations have soured between former allies Afghanistan and Pakistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
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From: The Take
Pakistan and the Taliban’s uneasy peace
A week of deadly clashes has paused along the Afghan-Pakistan border. Can this ceasefire really last?
Published On 23 Oct 2025
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The Take: Pakistan and the Taliban’s uneasy peace
A week of deadly clashes has paused along the Afghan-Pakistan border. Can this ceasefire really last?
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Will the Pakistan-Afghanistan peace agreement hold?
The neighbours have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after week of cross-border violence.
Published On 19 Oct 2025
What we know about Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire, will it hold?
Islamabad and Kabul commit to ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, but will it hold amid mutual distrust?
