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Pakistan Faces Intensifying Taliban Drone Attacks and Defends Kabul Airstrike

Taliban drone attacks are challenging Pakistan’s security and response strategy, while Islamabad maintains its recent 'targeted' airstrikes in Kabul and Nangarhar hit an ex-Nato base and confirmed ammo dump.

17 Mar, 08:53 — 18 Mar, 17:15
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le-mondeHigh1d ago

Pakistan announces Eid al-Fitr 'pause' in conflict with Afghanistan

After 'brotherly Islamic countries' requested a truce for the end of Ramadan, the measure was scheduled to last from Thursday to Monday, according to Pakistani officials. There was no immediate response from the Taliban authorities.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Afghans search for loved ones at Kabul rehab centre hit by Pakistani airstrike

Afghan Taliban government says more than 400 people killed and 265 injured, as Pakistan disputes target of strike Families and friends of people who were being treated at a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul have continued to search for their loved ones two days after it was bombed by Pakistan, in the deadliest attack so far in the months-long conflict between the two countries. The Afghan Taliban government has said more than 400 people were killed and 265 others wounded in the airstrike, w...

By Reuters

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NPRHigh2d ago

At least 400 killed in strike on drug rehabilitation center in Kabul

Afghanistan says Pakistan is to blame for a strike on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul that killed at least 400 people, the deadliest attack since fighting began weeks ago.

By Betsy Joles

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr ‘pause’ in conflict

Pakistani minister says five-day pause, to begin at midnight Thursday, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye.

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cbcHigh1d ago

Pakistan pausing strikes against Afghanistan for end of Ramadan

Pakistan has announced a pause in strikes against Afghanistan, saying the decision was made ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.

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SCMPMostly Factual1d ago

Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid at request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey

Pakistan announced on Wednesday a pause in strikes against Afghanistan, saying the decision was made ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey. In a statement, Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar said the pause in strikes on “terrorists and their support infrastructure in Afghanistan” would take effect at midnight on Wednesday and remain in place until midnight on Monday. “Pakistan offers this gesture in good faith and in keeping w...

By Associated Press

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France 24High1d ago

Afghanistan vows to avenge deadly Kabul bombing but says open to talks

A mass funeral for some of the hundreds of victims of a Pakistani strike on a Kabul drug treatment centre was held in Afghanistan on Wednesday, with the Taliban government promising retribution but leaving the door open for talks to end the conflict.

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The IndependentMostly Factual2d ago

Afghans search for loved ones in rubble of Kabul rehab centre bombed by Pakistan

The Afghan Taliban government claims more than 400 people were killed

By Mohammad Yunus Yawar

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

Eid truce: Pakistan pauses Afghanistan operations after deadly Kabul strike

Pakistan has temporarily halted military operations against Afghanistan for Eid, following requests from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. This pause comes amid escalating border tensions after a deadly Kabul attack, which Pakistan claims targeted a site used for drone storage and training suicide bombers.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Pakistan, Afghanistan declare temporary ceasefire till Eid

“Pakistan offers this gesture in good faith and in keeping with the Islamic norms,” information minister Attaullah Tarar said.

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straits-timesMostly Factual2d ago

Afghans search for loved ones at Kabul rehab centre bombed by Pakistan - The Straits Times

Afghans search for loved ones at Kabul rehab centre bombed by Pakistan  The Straits Times

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DawnMostly Factual2d ago

Pakistan sticks to its guns on Kabul air strike

• Islamabad maintains ex-Nato base targeted, presence of ammo dump confirmed by footage, secondary explosions ISLAMABAD: Following “targeted” overnight airstrikes in Kabul and Nangarhar, Pakistan on Tuesday maintained that it had targeted ‘Camp Phoenix’ — a former US military base currently being used by Afghan Taliban forces — even as Afghanistan claimed a drug rehabilitation centre had been bombed instead. According to Information Minister Atta Tarar, an ammunition storage facility was am...

By none@none.com (Dawn Report)

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ndtvMostly Factual3d ago

Iran, Pak, Afghanistan: India's Western Neighbours Are Engaged In Conflict

Pakistan has been the Afghan Taliban's closest friend for decades. Now, there's an "open war" between the two. The two countries, now at loggerheads, are India's western neighbours.

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vanguard-ngMixed1d ago

Eid: Pakistan, Afghanistan announce ‘pause’ in hostilities

The governments in Islamabad and Kabul said in separate statements that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey had requested a pause in fighting over Eid al-Fitr and both agreed. The post Eid: Pakistan, Afghanistan announce ‘pause’ in hostilities appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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phnom-penh-postMixed2d ago

​Pakistan rubbishes Afghan Taliban’s claims of hospital being hit in Kabul​ - phnompenhpost.com

​Pakistan rubbishes Afghan Taliban’s claims of hospital being hit in Kabul​  phnompenhpost.com

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ndtv17 Mar, 08:53First to report

Iran, Pak, Afghanistan: India's Western Neighbours Are Engaged In Conflict

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balkan-web17 Mar, 23:30

Sulm ajror në Kabul: mbi 400 të vdekur në qendrën e rehabilitimit nga droga

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Dawn18 Mar, 02:03

Pakistan sticks to its guns on Kabul air strike

phnom-penh-post18 Mar, 02:07

​Pakistan rubbishes Afghan Taliban’s claims of hospital being hit in Kabul​ - phnompenhpost.com

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straits-times18 Mar, 07:31

Afghans search for loved ones at Kabul rehab centre bombed by Pakistan - The Straits Times

The Independent18 Mar, 08:02

Afghans search for loved ones in rubble of Kabul rehab centre bombed by Pakistan

NPR18 Mar, 08:50

At least 400 killed in strike on drug rehabilitation center in Kabul

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France 2418 Mar, 10:43

Afghanistan vows to avenge deadly Kabul bombing but says open to talks

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The Guardian18 Mar, 11:53

Afghans search for loved ones at Kabul rehab centre hit by Pakistani airstrike

n1-bih18 Mar, 12:28

Zašto Pakistan i Afganistan ulaze u najteži sukob od povratka talibana?

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Times of India18 Mar, 14:37

Eid truce: Pakistan pauses Afghanistan operations after deadly Kabul strike

le-figaro18 Mar, 15:03

Une trêve est annoncée dans le conflit entre le Pakistan et l’Afghanistan

der-standard18 Mar, 15:33

Kämpfe zwischen Afghanistan und Pakistan verschärfen sich laut Uno

SCMP18 Mar, 15:39

Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid at request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey

dr-dk18 Mar, 15:41

Pakistan sætter angreb i Afghanistan på pause under eid

el-mundo18 Mar, 16:00

Pakistán anuncia un alto el fuego con Afganistán durante la fiesta del fin del Ramadán

cbc18 Mar, 16:27

Pakistan pausing strikes against Afghanistan for end of Ramadan

le-monde18 Mar, 16:33

Pakistan announces Eid al-Fitr 'pause' in conflict with Afghanistan

orf18 Mar, 16:43

Pakistan und Afghanistan vereinbaren Feuerpause

Al Jazeera18 Mar, 16:47

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr ‘pause’ in conflict

hindustan-times18 Mar, 16:55

Pakistan, Afghanistan declare temporary ceasefire till Eid

vanguard-ng18 Mar, 17:15Latest update

Eid: Pakistan, Afghanistan announce ‘pause’ in hostilities