Clashes on the Afghanistan–Pakistan border with Taliban and Pakistani forces
Afghanistan’s Taliban government accuses Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes on its territory and warns of “consequences” as Islamabad says it is taking action against militants
1 month agoAfghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi from India, asks Pakistan for evidence on their accusation that Afghan soil is used for terror. Responding to question Muttaqi says no terror groups including Lashkar e Tayyiba and Jaish e Muhammad now operate on Afghan soil.
Afghan Defence Ministry has confirmed Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul and Paktika provinces last night.— Afghan Defence Ministry says this is an unprecedented and violent act in the history of Pakistan & Afghanistan
Zabehulah, Spox of Afghanistan gov: Sound of explosion, no damage nn"The sound of an explosion was heard in the city of Kabul. However, no one should worry; everything is fine and safe. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and so far, no reports of any damage have been received. The sound of an explosion was heard in Kabul. Investigations are underway; so far, no reports of any damage have been given. Everything is fine and safe"
TOLOnews has obtained an audio message attributed to Pakistani Taliban leader Noor Wali Mehsud, in which he denies claims that an attack has been carried out. Following the sound of explosions in Kabul tonight (Thursday), some media outlets have claimed that Pakistan has targeted Noor Wali Mehsud in Kabul
1 month agoReports that two of Noor Wali Mehsud's potential successors have also been killed in the airstrikes. : Qari Saifullah Mehsud and Khalid Mehsud, considered potential successors to TTP Noor Wali Mehsud, have reportedly been killed as well. (ZAWAI NEWS)
The two explosions in Kabul resulted from an airstrike targeting a car in the center of the Afghan capital — reports
Initial reports indicate that TTP chief Noor Wali may have been killed in an airstrike in Kabul
After airstrikes in Kabul & unverified reports that Noor Wali Mehsud was targeted, Pakistan’s military has announced a major press conference, from Peshawar in the KP province which directly borders Afghanistan & is the centre of Pakistan’s fight against the TTP. Important press conference of the Pakistani military spox announced for tomorrow. And that too from Peshawar.
Explosions were reported in Kabul
Report: Pakistani Taliban chief Noor Wali Mehsud was targeted in airstrikes in Kabul by "unknown" fighter jets
1 month agoRussia-hosted regional conference on Afghanistan, apparently responding to the US, denounced "the attempts by countries" to deploy their troops on Afghan soil as “unacceptable, asserting that such actions do not serve the interests of regional peace & stability"
2 month agoTaliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has completely rejected US President Donald Trump's call to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, stressing that "Afghans will never allow their land to be handed over to any party under any circumstances," according to statements he made to Sky News
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 67 km SSW of Chaman, Pakistan
Afghan media: Flights to and from Afghanistan have been disrupted since yesterday, even after the internet was cut off.
2 month agoAfghanistan is now in the midst of a total internet blackout as Taliban authorities move to implement morality measures, with multiple networks disconnected through the morning in a stepwise manner; telephone services are currently also impacted
Taliban government spokesman to Al Arabiya English: Bagram base is part of Afghanistan's territory
The Taliban considers the agreement to return Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan to Washington "impossible"
2 month agoReporter: Are you ruling out troops on the ground to get Bagram back. Trump: We won't talk about that. We are talking now to Afghanistan and we want it back and want it back soon, right away and if they don't, you are going to find out what I'm going to do
Trump: If Afghanistan doesn't give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!!!
Afghanistan has rejected Trump's call for US forces to retake Bagram Air Base. Afghan Foreign Ministry official Zakir Jalal stated that the US should engage politically and economically "without maintaining any military presence."
2 month agoTrump: We are trying to get the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan back. That base is an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons
Trump identifies 23 countries, including China, India, as major drug transit or production hubs: Afghanistan, The Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Burma, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
2 month agoUnder the directives of Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai Humanitarian City (Dubai HC) has sent a second relief airlift to Afghanistan in less than a week, in support of those affected by the devastating earthquake that recently struck the country. The plane carried 39.8 tons of relief supplies and aid, provided by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Pakistani Forces Conducted Two Strikes on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Targets in Narmi Khel & Musa Khel Areas of Baka Khel, Bannu District, Pakistan
12 Pakistani soldiers killed in Taliban attack
3 month agoQatar announced an airlift from Doha to the capital, Kabul, to help those affected by the earthquake. The aid, transported by Qatari Air Force aircraft, included food and medical relief supplies. The Qatari delegation to Kabul was headed by Minister of State for International Cooperation Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad.
Unofficial Pakistani sources are now confirming that Pakistani gunships carried out airstrikes along the Durand border targeting Taliban militants attempting to infiltrate; at least 10 or more militants reportedly killed
Afghan sources are claiming that the gunship helicopters of a certain country have carried out airstrikes on multiple targets in Kunar, Afghanistan
