Afghanistan reports over 400 dead in alleged Pakistani air strike, while Islamabad rejects claims and stresses military targets; UN and regional powers urge calm amid escalating tensions

Aid cuts, harsh winter conditions and a growing border conflict with Pakistan are worsening Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, with millions of children needing treatment for acute malnutrition and more than 100,000 people displaced

UNAMA reports 104 more wounded as fighting displaces thousands and disrupts humanitarian aid, with both sides claiming military gains amid escalating cross-border tensions

Overnight air and ground assaults hit multiple Afghan cities, escalating tensions into what Pakistan’s defence minister calls “open war” along the disputed border

New tactics and access to U.S. arms have strengthened Pakistan’s Baloch Liberation Army, with women recruits playing a growing role in attacks and propaganda

A suicide attacker struck during Friday prayers at a Shi’ite mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital, wounding nearly 170 people in one of the deadliest attacks the city has seen in years

Following two cases in India, Pakistan mandates health checks for travelers at airports, seaports, and land borders, joining other Asian nations tightening controls against the deadly but rarely transmitted virus

Suicide and car bombings in Islamabad and Delhi claim over 20 lives as authorities investigate under anti-terror laws, with leaders vowing swift justice and heightened security in both capitals

The distinctive customs of the Kalash, an isolated ethnic group in Pakistan’s mountains — the remarkable status of women, their ties with Greece, and the threats to their cultural heritage

Deadly weekend clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces have escalated tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump expressing interest in mediating a resolution

The worst flooding in decades has destroyed crops, drowned livestock, and displaced millions in Punjab, raising fears of food shortages, surging prices, and fresh pressure on Pakistan’s fragile economy

Kimia and others fear returning to Afghanistan, where Taliban rule severely restricts women’s freedoms and activists face threats

As shelling continues along the Line of Control, and both sides brace for further military engagement, global observers are calling for urgent de-escalation to prevent the situation from spiraling into full-scale war

The militant group "Kashmir Resistance" claimed responsibility on social media, citing opposition to the recent laws enacted by the Indian government, which they argue are aimed at altering the region’s demographic composition by allowing non-locals to settle and buy land in Kashmir.

Unanswered questions and strange coincidences surrounding the death of 37-year-old Muhammad Kamran Ashiq from Pakistan