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Pakistan & Afghanistan

65 shared events · Importance 14 · Last updated May 12, 2026

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International
Pakistan: Pakistan is experiencing significant economic losses due to the border closure with Afghanistan, leading to soaring prices of essential goods and disruption of its $2.3 billion annual trade volume with Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is also facing substantial economic losses and disruption of trade due to the border closure with Pakistan, impacting its exports and imports.
Oct 23, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan is a key participant in the peace talks with Afghanistan, aiming to resolve border tensions and cross-border terrorism. Failure of these talks could lead to an open war, negatively impacting Pakistan's stability and economy.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is a key participant in the peace talks with Pakistan, seeking to maintain peace and address border security. The potential for open war if talks fail poses a significant threat to Afghanistan's stability.
Oct 25, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan is involved in cross-border conflict with Afghanistan, conducting airstrikes and accusing the Afghan Taliban government of sheltering militants. Pakistan reported its own civilian and security personnel casualties.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan has experienced significant civilian casualties due to cross-border violence with Pakistan, including airstrikes on a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul. Its government denies sheltering militants and accuses Pakistan of harboring hostile groups.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan engaged in peace talks with Afghanistan, mediated by China, to address cross-border attacks and achieve a durable ceasefire. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring militants and seeks verifiable action against them.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan participated in peace talks with Pakistan, mediated by China, to resolve cross-border fighting. Afghanistan denies harboring militants and has accused Pakistan of civilian casualties from airstrikes.
Apr 01, 2026 · 73 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan is the target of the bombing attack, which killed at least nine people and wounded dozens. The country has seen a surge in militant violence, straining its relations with Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is accused by Pakistan of sheltering Pakistani Taliban militants, which Kabul denies. Tensions between the two nations have persisted, with cross-border clashes and accusations of supporting militant groups.
May 12, 2026 · 12 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan experienced a suicide attack on a security post, resulting in the deaths of 14 police officers. The nation has seen a surge in militant violence, often attributed to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, and accuses Afghanistan of providing sanctuary to these groups.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is accused by Pakistan of providing sanctuary to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, a claim that Afghanistan denies. Tensions between the two nations have led to cross-border clashes.
May 10, 2026 · 25 articles
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Accidents
Pakistan: Pakistan experienced a significant terrorist attack on its police checkpoint, resulting in casualties and heightened security concerns, further straining its relationship with Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan's relationship with Pakistan is strained due to accusations of providing safe haven to militants, despite denials from the Taliban government.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan experienced a significant terrorist attack on its police force, leading to casualties and heightened security concerns along its border with Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is accused by Pakistan of harboring militants responsible for attacks, contributing to ongoing border tensions, though the Taliban denies these claims.
May 09, 2026 · 9 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which Russia is encouraging to revive its contact group with Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan, under the Taliban government, is receiving formal recognition and cooperation from Russia, potentially improving its international standing and regional security.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Pakistan: Pakistan is among the land-bordering countries whose FDI proposals in specified sectors will be processed under India's new expedited clearance and reporting guidelines.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is among the land-bordering countries whose FDI proposals in specified sectors will be processed under India's new expedited clearance and reporting guidelines.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan is mentioned as a country that Iran — Chabahar Port allows India to bypass for access to Afghanistan and Bank Central Asia.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is mentioned as a beneficiary of Iran — Chabahar Port, which serves as India's gateway to the country.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan publicly brokered the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, with its Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanking China for its support. Pakistan also acted as a mediator in recent talks.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan was mentioned as a participant in peace talks hosted by China with Pakistan.
Apr 09, 2026 · 12 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan's passport ranking improved, climbing to 96th from its 101st rank last year.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan ranks lowest on the Henley Passport Index, with its passport holders having visa-free access to the fewest countries.
Jul 22, 2025 · 10 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan is actively mediating between the United States and Iran, proposing a second round of talks to de-escalate the conflict.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, is experiencing a severe water crisis, which is unrelated to the main geopolitical events.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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International
Afghanistan: Some Indian missiles reportedly went into Afghanistan, indicating a potential spillover of the conflict, though Afghanistan is not directly involved as a belligerent.
May 08, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan's interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is expected to join a trilateral meeting in Beijing with China and Pakistan to discuss regional peace and security.
May 18, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Jul 03, 2025 · 15 articles
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Accidents
Sep 01, 2025 · 7 articles
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Accidents
Afghanistan: Afghanistan was struck by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake near Mazar-e Sharif, resulting in casualties and significant damage, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis.
Nov 02, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is a primary nation involved in the ongoing conflict with Pakistan, which Donald Trump has pledged to resolve.
Oct 26, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Dec 09, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Dec 08, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Dec 03, 2025 · 9 articles
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International
Afghanistan: United States citizens are advised not to attempt departure via Afghanistan from Iran.
Jan 13, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
Jan 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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Accidents
Jan 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Afghanistan: Potential escalation in conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan could further limit airspace, exacerbating flight disruptions.
Feb 28, 2026 · 32 articles
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Afghanistan: Ongoing cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan added to the regional instability during the protests.
Mar 01, 2026 · 52 articles
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Afghanistan: Afghanistan remains on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) 'do not travel' list due to a volatile security situation and heightened risk of detention for British nationals.
Mar 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Feb 28, 2026 · 35 articles
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