The cease-fire went into effect on Wednesday, hours after 12 Afghan people died and 100 others were injured in fighting along the two countries’ border.
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Overnight Violence Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Threatens a Wider Conflict
Isolated confrontations have intensified over the past week into the sharpest escalation of violence between the two countries in years.
India and Taliban Expand Ties as Explosions Rock Afghan Capital
The agreement elevates relations to the highest level in years, but appeared to fall short of a formal recognition of Afghanistan’s Taliban government by New Delhi.
India and Taliban Expand Ties as Explosions Rock Afghan Capital
The agreement elevates relations to the highest level in years, but appeared to fall short of a formal recognition of Afghanistan’s Taliban government by New Delhi.
Pakistan Fights Its Fiercest Taliban Insurgency in a Decade
Pakistan uprooted the Taliban with U.S. help in the 2010s. But the insurgency has resurfaced with assistance from the Afghan Taliban.
Pakistan Fights Its Fiercest Taliban Insurgency in a Decade
Pakistan uprooted the Taliban with U.S. help in the 2010s. But the insurgency has resurfaced with assistance from the Afghan Taliban.
How Trump Used Fury Over Israel’s Qatar Attack to Push Netanyahu on Gaza
Hamas has agreed to some elements of the proposal by President Trump to end the war in Gaza, but it’s not clear if its conditions would satisfy the White House or Israel.
As Unrest in Pakistani Kashmir Turns Deadly, Prime Minister Urges Calm
Days of protest in the regional capital, set off by a convergence of rival marches, are fueled by familiar complaints like high prices and demands for electoral reform.
India-Pakistan Tensions Lead to Trophy-Less Cricket Final at Asia Cup
Months after a military conflict, a cricket tournament brought the Indian team three victories over its fiercest rival but few signs of an easing in bitterness.
India-Pakistan Tensions Hit New Pitch With Cricket Snub
The Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents at the first meeting of the sides since the two countries exchanged hostilities this year.
India-Pakistan Tensions Hit New Pitch With Cricket Snub
The Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents at the first meeting of the sides since the two countries exchanged hostilities this year.
First War, Then Floods Drive Pakistani Families From Their Homes
Near the Indian border, many people who fled the recent India-Pakistan conflict have had to leave again, this time because of rising waters.
First War, Then Floods Drive Pakistani Families From Their Homes
Near the Indian border, many people who fled the recent India-Pakistan conflict have had to leave again, this time because of rising waters.
First War, Then Floods Drive Pakistani Families From Their Homes
Near the Indian border, many people who fled the recent India-Pakistan conflict have had to leave again, this time because of rising waters.
First War, Then Floods Drive Pakistani Families From Their Homes
Near the Indian border, many people who fled the recent India-Pakistan conflict have had to leave again, this time because of rising waters.
What to Know About the Earthquake in Afghanistan
Hundreds of people were killed, according to the Taliban government, and the death toll was expected to rise.
The ‘Economic Storm’ of Crises That Is Battering Afghanistan
Afghanistan was on a timid recovery path. But four years after the Taliban retook power, it has been badly hit by aid cuts and an inflow of two million Afghans forced out of Iran and Pakistan.
The Nobel Prize and a Testy Phone Call: How the Trump-Modi Relationship Unraveled
President Trump’s repeated claims about having “solved” the India-Pakistan war infuriated Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. And that was only the beginning.
The ‘Economic Storm’ of Crises That Is Battering Afghanistan
Afghanistan was on a timid recovery path. But four years after the Taliban retook power, it has been badly hit by aid cuts and an inflow of two million Afghans forced out of Iran and Pakistan.
Hundreds Languish in Pakistan’s Prisons on Blasphemy Charges
In Pakistan, hundreds are in jail on charges of blaspheming Islam. Rights groups say some of these cases are due to bad actors entrapping victims online.
Hundreds Languish in Pakistan’s Prisons on Blasphemy Charges
In Pakistan, hundreds are in jail on charges of blaspheming Islam. Rights groups say some of these cases are due to bad actors entrapping victims online.
Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan
Relentless rain began on Wednesday, causing flooding in several cities and across vast rural stretches in the province of Punjab.
Quietly, Pakistan Wages a Deadly Drone Campaign Inside Its Own Borders
As it strikes militants, the country’s security services are adopting a tactic that Pakistan once criticized the United States for using.
As Pakistan Moves to Ban Black Magic, Astrologers See a Bad Omen
Spiritual practitioners fear that legislation imposing prison time for vaguely defined occult services could cast a wide net.
India and Pakistan’s Air Battle Is Over. Their Water War Has Begun.
Though the two neighbors declared a cease-fire this month, a crucial water-sharing treaty remains at risk.
200 Miles of Sublime Pain on a Hindu Pilgrimage in Pakistan
In 113-degree heat, thousands of Hindus in Pakistan make a grueling trek that is an act of spiritual devotion and cultural preservation in a Muslim-majority country.
School Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 6, Including 4 Students
The vehicle was carrying dozens of children to a military-run school in southwestern Balochistan Province, a region long roiled by rebel activity.
China’s Fighter Jets and Missiles Get a Boost From the India-Pakistan Clash
The reported success of Chinese-made fighter jets and air-to-air missiles in the conflict has fed nationalist pride in China, and has renewed warnings to Taiwan.
Pakistan Says It Expects Truce to Hold as Hotline to India Stays Open
The two adversaries have spent the week since the end of the military confrontation making the case that they emerged victorious.
Why There’s No Battlefield Solution to India’s Perpetual Pakistan Problem
This month’s violent escalation reminded the world how India’s gradual rise can be hindered by the troublesome country next door.
How the Indian Media Amplified Falsehoods in the Drumbeat of War
During the conflict between India and Pakistan, even some long-trusted outlets reported unverified information and fabricated stories.
India Is Accused of Inhumane Deportation of Rohingya Refugees
The allegations, which include being pushed into the sea off Myanmar with only life jackets, have prompted a call from the United Nations for an investigation.
Fighting India Helps Revive the Pakistani Military’s Popularity
As Pakistan declares victory, confidence in the troubled country’s state institutions is re-emerging, at least for now.
India and Pakistan Swap Detained Soldiers as Cease-Fire Holds
India exchanged a Pakistani paramilitary fighter for a border security guard that Pakistan had held for weeks. Each officer had been detained before the countries’ military skirmish started.
As Trump Crows Over Ending a Conflict, India’s Leaders Feel Betrayed
President Trump’s repeated descriptions of U.S. mediation efforts between India and Pakistan have hit sore spots in Indian politics.
