- Cross-border military escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan
- Tensions rise between Pakistan and Afghanistan as the Taliban rejects allegations of using Afghan soil against Pakistan amidst border security concerns.
- The Taliban is accused of harboring TTP leadership and fighters, coinciding with Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan.
Pakistani forces engaged Afghan Taliban personnel on October 6, 2026.
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Updated Oct 17
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What happened
Pakistani forces engaged Afghan Taliban personnel on October 6, 2026.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The Pakistan Army engaged the Taliban in a response to recent firing.1 source
Pakistani forces engaged Afghan Taliban personnel amid ongoing border tensions.1 source
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