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World Politics & Diplomacy 05 Oct 2026, 02:43 PM IST

Pakistan and Afghanistan Edge Toward Open Conflict as Border Tensions Spiral

Pakistan and Afghanistan, once bound by strategic ties and shared security interests, are now sliding into one of their most dangerous confrontations in years. A mix of militant violence, mutual accusations, and collapsing trust has pushed relations to the brink, raising the risk of wider regional instability. The deterioration reflects a deeper breakdown in the post-2021 order, as Islamabad accuses Kabul of sheltering militants while the Taliban-led Afghan authorities reject responsibility and accuse Pakistan of coercion. With diplomacy faltering and border incidents mounting, both sides appear increasingly willing to test the limits of escalation.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

World Politics & Diplomacy5h ago

Suicide Bombing in Pakistan's Dera Ismail Khan Kills at Least 12 as Militancy Surges

A suicide bombing at a police checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern city of Dera Ismail Khan killed at least 12 people and underscored the country's deteriorating security environment. The attack, later claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, also triggered a second assault when gunmen targeted an ambulance responding to the blast, highlighting the militants' ability to compound chaos and target rescuers.

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