Pakistani airstrikes undermine regional peace and security: MEA

September 22, 2026 10:27 PM

Pakistani airstrikes undermine regional peace and security: MEA

India on Tuesday strongly condemned the reported Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar and Paktika provinces, expressing concern over civilian casualties and reiterating its support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said such instances of aggression against a sovereign neighbour go against regional peace and security. Jaiswal expressed con...

Pakistan’s aggression against Afghanistan continues as Islamabad conducts airstrikes in several areas, killing three

September 21, 2026 12:01 PM

Pakistan’s aggression against Afghanistan continues as Islamabad conducts airstrikes in several areas, killing three

Pakistan's latest airstrikes in Afghanistan have added to its mounting civilian toll linked to its cross-border operations against its neighbour, with three people reportedly killed and several others wounded in Kunar, while strikes also hit Paktika province, Tolo News reported. According to Tolo News, citing local sources, Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes in several areas of Afghanistan early Monday morning. The Rakha and Torkandi areas of Barmal district in Paktika province were...

Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire as Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran talks

March 30, 2026 2:21 PM

Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire as Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran talks

Afghanistan and Pakistan have traded heavy fire, both sides said, days after they announced a temporary pause in fighting, escalating tensions in the volatile region as Islamabad said it hopes to host potential talks between the U.S. and Iran. The border clashes came on Sunday, the day Pakistan hosted regional powers to discuss de-escalation in the war in the Middle East, with an announcement that Islamabad could host the talks in coming days. Both sides used artillery and heavy weapons to hit...