Pakistan-Afghanistan cross-border security and militant conflict
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Updated oct 17
The latest in this situation
- Maulana Fazlur Rehman called for a parliamentary session after emergency rule was imposed in Balochistan.
- KP's governance and security instructions are allegedly originating from Kabul, Afghanistan.
- The Provincial Assembly in Balochistan demanded greater financial and administrative powers.
- Tarar claims militants are sheltered in Afghanistan, prompting Pakistan to urge peace.
- Zardari extended praise to security forces operating in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
How it started
The situation involves intermittent conflict in Balochistan, the governance of Afghanistan by the Taliban, and Pakistan's role in international mediation between the U.S. and Israel regarding Iran.
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What happened
The situation involves intermittent conflict in Balochistan, the governance of Afghanistan by the Taliban, and Pakistan's role in international mediation between the U.S. and Israel regarding Iran.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Border disputes between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated into cross-border military strikes.Sub-event
- The new event details the current political and security status of Pakistan's provinces and the diplomatic stalemate between Islamabad and Kabul.Sub-event
Security in Balochistan hinges on Taliban cooperation, leading to scrutiny of Islamabad's government actions.1 source
Geopolitical tensions involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, the Taliban, and UN peacekeeping efforts.1 source
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The entities involved
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Balochistan
province of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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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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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
Related events
- Balochistan is noted as a province of Pakistan.
- Trade and regional stability are impacted as border issues between Afghanistan and Pakistan disrupt commercial crossings.
- Strategic shifts in Pakistan involve political authority concentrating in the military establishment, cross-border strikes, and strategic dependence on Pakistan during the War on Terror.
- Political ambitions are shaping regional influence and extending into resource regions involving Pakistan's provinces.
- Pakistan maintains tight control over Gilgit-Baltistan, where Jamaat-e-Islami is contesting elections, concurrent with the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- newsmakers.pk
- tribune.com.pk
- al-monitor.com
- indiatimes.comA test for Pak’s geopolitical sweet spot