# Afghanistan
Latest news and articles about Afghanistan
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A Fragrant Transition: The Symbolic Bloom of Afghanistan’s Rose Harvest
As the rose harvest begins in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, the shift from poppy cultivation to high-value floral products marks a significant economic transition. This move toward alternative livelihoods represents a glimmer of hope for a legitimate agricultural economy, though significant hurdles to global market integration remain.
Nature’s Wrath in a Fragile State: Heavy Rains Devastate Taliban-Led Afghanistan
Devastating floods in Afghanistan have killed 61 people and destroyed thousands of homes, highlighting the country's severe vulnerability to extreme weather under the Taliban administration. The destruction of farmland and livestock further threatens food security in an already economically isolated nation.
China Steps into Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Clash, Urges Restraint and Talks
China says it has been mediating recent military clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan through phone diplomacy, a shuttle envoy and embassy contacts, urging restraint and a return to negotiations. Beijing frames its role as pragmatic and stabilizing, seeking to prevent escalation that could affect regional security and its own interests.
Cross‑Border Drone Strikes Raise Risk of Escalation as Pakistan Declares ‘Red Line’ Crossed
Pakistani authorities say multiple drones launched from Afghan territory wounded four people, prompting President Asif Ali Zardari to condemn the attack as a breach of a “red line.” Islamabad says it conducted airstrikes inside Afghanistan the night before, while Kabul accused Pakistan of carrying out repeated raids, highlighting an escalating cycle of cross‑border tit‑for‑tat operations.
Drones Shot Down Over Islamabad Raise Fears of Cross‑Border Escalation
Pakistani air defences shot down two drones over Islamabad on March 13, one of which dropped an unexploded bomb on a military camp. Debris damaged buildings and flights at Islamabad airport were briefly suspended while investigators work to determine whether the drones were launched from inside Pakistan or across the Afghan border.
Airstrikes Rock Kabul as Afghan Air Defences Respond; Pakistan Cited as Source
Explosions in Kabul on 1 March prompted Afghan air-defence fire and a statement from Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accusing Pakistan of conducting airstrikes on the capital. The event represents a potentially serious escalation of cross-border security operations and raises regional diplomatic and stability concerns.
Kabul Reports Pakistani Airstrikes as Air Defences Open — A Fraught Moment for Regional Stability
Afghan authorities said Pakistani aircraft struck Kabul on 1 March, prompting air-defence fire and a government claim that the situation is now under control. The reported strike — confirmed in a Taliban spokesman’s social-media post and carried by Xinhua — raises sovereignty, diplomatic and regional-stability questions, even as details and independent verification remain limited.
US Voices Support for Pakistan After Deadly Afghanistan Border Clashes, UN Urges Diplomacy
A deadly exchange of fire along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border on 26 February prompted a US statement backing Pakistan’s right to self‑defence and condolences to Pakistani officials. The UN called for diplomatic resolution, while the incident raises concerns about escalation along an already volatile frontier.
US Backs Pakistan’s Right to Self‑Defence After Fatal Afghanistan‑Pakistan Border Clash
A deadly exchange along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border on February 26 prompted the U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs to express condolences and affirm U.S. support for Pakistan’s right to self‑defence. The U.N. called for diplomatic resolution, underscoring concerns that localized clashes could escalate and destabilize the region.
Cross‑Border Strikes Escalate: Pakistan Says It Bombed Kabul as Both Sides Claim Heavy Losses
Pakistan launched airstrikes that struck Kabul and other Afghan provinces after both countries accused each other of attacking border posts. Conflicting casualty and territorial claims from Islamabad and Kabul point to a dangerous cycle of escalation with broader regional and humanitarian implications.
Pakistan Releases Video Claiming Airstrike on Kabul — A Risky Signal to Kabul and the Region
Pakistan's security agencies released a video claiming to show an airstrike on Kabul, a claim that remains unverified. The move is both a tactical message about counterterrorism and a diplomatic provocation with risks of regional escalation and legal controversy.
Kabul on Edge After Pakistan Airstrikes; City Tightens Security Amid Rising Cross‑Border Tensions
Pakistani airstrikes struck parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia on 27 February, prompting Kabul to tighten security with checkpoints and vehicle inspections. Afghan officials reported no casualties at the time, but the strikes heighten cross‑border tensions and raise broader regional stability concerns.