Afghan instability and cross-border security threats to Pakistan
Steady: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 1 in the last 7 days
Updated 10 hours ago
The latest in this situation
- Pakistan is scaling up its propaganda war and mobilizing its Sikh diaspora to focus on the Kashmir issue internationally.
- Border security failed as militants infiltrated Pakistan from Afghanistan.
- Pakistan faces escalating military and diplomatic tensions with regional actors, including India and Saudi Arabia, while pressuring Afghanistan on terrorism.
- Foiling an infiltration attempt originating from Afghanistan.
- Chief Minister's convoy may tour Afghanistan, with PPP leaders Bilawal and Asif Zardari involved.
How it started
The current situation in Afghanistan, including Taliban control, is leading to terrorist groups using Afghan soil to launch attacks against Pakistan.
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What happened
The current situation in Afghanistan, including Taliban control, is leading to terrorist groups using Afghan soil to launch attacks against Pakistan.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Allegations surfaced on August 1st that the Taliban is responsible for using Afghan soil for terrorist activities.Sub-event
- A terrorist group entered Pakistan from Afghan territory, alleging the Afghan regime used its land as a safe haven.Sub-event
Cross-border security threats from terrorist groups utilizing Afghan soil against Pakistan.1 source
Taliban carries out attacks in the region.1 source
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The entities involved
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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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Taliban
Afghan islamist organization
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Punjab
geographic region divided between Pakistan and India
Related events
- Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan is cited as increasing terrorism in Pakistan, leading to the Prime Minister's condemnation of attacks.
- Pakistan demands action against groups in Afghanistan amid ongoing border tensions and the Taliban's diplomatic outreach.
- Foiling an infiltration attempt originating from Afghanistan.
- Terrorists launched an attack on a checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 9, 2026.
- Pakistan officially blames the Taliban for allowing militant proxies to operate in the region.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- eurasiareview.com
- samaa.tv
- newsmakers.pk
- dunyanews.tv
- radio.gov.pk
- ianslive.in
- pakobserver.netPakistan, China FMs exchange views on bilateral relations - Pakistan Observer
- thefrontierpost.com
- dailyexcelsior.com