Cross-border tensions escalate as Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorist groups, leading to drone launches into Balochistan and attacks in Bannu.
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Updated sep 25
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Cross-border tensions escalate as Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorist groups, leading to drone launches into Balochistan and attacks in Bannu.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Cross-border strikes occur amid accusations of militant funding and insurgency in Balochistan.1 source
Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto Zardari condemned drone incursions and attacks from Afghan territory.1 source
- Armed groups are used as proxies in Balochistan, and former security personnel are being recruited for these operations.Sub-event
- A mufti affiliated with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam was known to have studied in Bannu and was an associate of Hikmat Roshan.Sub-event
- Pakistan is deepening its security partnership with Afghanistan through an MoU to target networks operating from Afghan soil.Sub-event
- Cross-border groups from Afghanistan are causing instability in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan.Sub-event
Pakistan is pressuring Afghanistan for sanctuary as terrorist threats rise in urban centers.1 source
Pakistan launches drones into Balochistan and faces attacks in Bannu, citing Afghanistan as a proxy.1 source
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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Balochistan
province of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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- Security operations conducted under national counter-terrorism framework in Balochistan.
- Pakistan deployed counterinsurgency operations in the Balochistan province.
- Pakistan demands action against groups in Afghanistan amid ongoing border tensions and the Taliban's diplomatic outreach.
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- moderntokyotimes.com
- al-monitor.com
- dunyanews.tv
- radio.gov.pk
- dawn.com
- washingtoninstitute.org
- moneycontrol.com
- pakobserver.net