Deadly border fighting has erupted once again between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban forces, shattering a fragile ceasefire that had been holding for only a few weeks. The latest clash forced thousands of families to flee from the Afghan border city of Spin Boldak,

Although the first round of talks was not successful, the Saudis will persist in their mediatory effort. Their prestige is on the line.

Labeling Afghans a national security threat, Pakistan has forced out about a million this year, depriving them of a haven from Afghanistan’s turmoil.

Afghanistan`s acting FM criticizes Pakistan for `mysterious projects,` trade restrictions, and border closures, defending Kabul`s ties with India.

His remarks came hours after Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid alleged that Pakistan had “bombed” Khost and launched air strikes in Kunar and Paktika provinces—claims categorically rejected by Pakistan’s military spokesperson.

Escalating tensions between Islamabad and Kabul are threatening the interests of China, the dominant economic player in the region.

Maiwand Banayee, one of the few Afghans to escape the Taliban’s ideological grip, offers a rare account of life forged in war and a long journey out of extremism in an interview with Shweta Sharma