By Saeed Shah ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Border clashes over the weekend between Afghanistan and Pakistan led to the deaths of dozens of soldiers, the most serious clash between the two countries since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021,

According to Pakistani security officials, Pakistan carried out air strikes on Kabul and on a marketplace in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, which triggered retaliatory attacks by the Taliban. Pakistan has not officially acknowledged the air strikes.

Pakistans primary concerns centered on the India-Afghanistan joint statement’s reference to Jammu and Kashmir as part of India, and Afghanistan’s commitment not to allow its territory to be used against India.

Afghanistan's reported rejection of visa requests from Pakistan's top defence officials marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the two neighbours amid ongoing border clashes and deepening diplomatic mistrust.

Strategically, the N-25 connects Pakistan’s deep-sea ports with northern transport routes. The city of Khuzdar acts as a vital junction linking the N-25 with the M-8 motorway, which extends westward to Gwadar Port — the flagship of the multi-billion-dollar CPEC initiative.

ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan on Sunday called for dialogue and mutual understanding between Pakistan and Afghanistan amid ongoing border clashes between the two

Afghanistan’s participation in the Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20 Tri-Series 2025 is uncertain amid military tensions, prompting PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to request the ICC for an alternate plan.

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi says Afghanistan seeks peace, all neighbours are happy except Pakistan, amid border clashes, and invites India to boost trade and investment in minerals and infrastructure.