# Pakistan
Latest news and articles about Pakistan
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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.
Pakistan Releases Footage Claiming Airstrike on Kabul, Raising Regional Tensions
Pakistan’s security agencies released video claiming an airstrike on Kabul, a move that, if verified, would represent a significant escalation in cross-border operations and heighten regional tensions. The footage serves both as a potential record of action and a strategic signal to militants and regional actors, with verification and diplomatic fallout now central concerns.
Pakistani Airstrikes Rip Across Afghan Provinces, Raising Fears of Wider Escalation
On February 27, Pakistani airstrikes struck parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, confirmed by Afghan government spokesman Mujahid; no casualties were reported. The strikes followed days of cross-border firefights and signal a marked escalation in Islamabad's response to threats it attributes to militants operating from Afghan soil.
Pakistan Declares 'Open War' After Cross‑Border Clashes; Airstrikes Reported on Kabul and Southern Provinces
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire across their shared border on February 26–27, with Pakistan's defence minister declaring "open war" and Pakistani forces reported to have launched airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia. The escalation follows months of intermittent clashes and failed ceasefire talks mediated in Doha, Istanbul and Riyadh, raising the prospect of a broader regional crisis and humanitarian fallout.
Islamic State Claims Deadly Suicide Blast at Islamabad Mosque, Raising Security Fears in Pakistan
A suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad on February 6 killed at least 31 people and injured about 170. The Islamic State claimed responsibility, underscoring persistent militant capabilities in South Asia and highlighting security vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s capital.
Export Rush for the JF-17 Tests Pakistan’s Aerospace Ambitions
Pakistan has received expressions of interest from five countries for the JF-17 fighter, but current production — under 20 jets per year and largely reserved for the Pakistan Air Force — may be unable to meet a sudden export surge. Scaling up will require investment, supply-chain adjustments and raise geopolitical questions about Pakistan’s role as a seller of military hardware.
UN Condemns Deadly Balochistan Attacks as Pakistan Vows Heavy Retaliation
The UN Security Council condemned the January 31 terror attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan in the strongest terms after the strikes killed 48 people, including many civilians. Pakistan's military says it has killed scores of militants in retaliation, including fighters linked to the Baloch Liberation Army; independent verification of the figures remains limited.
Pakistan Says It Killed 145 Militants in Balochistan Sweep as Security Crackdown Intensifies
Balochistan authorities say security forces killed 145 militants in a concentrated 40‑hour operation after a string of attacks that killed civilians and officers. The sweep forms part of a broader, intensive counter‑terror campaign in Pakistan and has prompted a month of strict security restrictions in the province, raising questions about long‑term stability and the protection of civil liberties.
Pakistan Announces Deadly Balochistan Sweep — 145 Militants Killed in 40 Hours, Officials Say
Pakistani authorities say security forces killed 145 militants in Balochistan during a 40‑hour counter‑terror operation after intelligence warned of imminent attacks. Officials reported significant militant, civilian and security‑force casualties, a development that could heighten tensions in a province critical to Pakistan’s economic and strategic interests.
Trapped Between Capitals: How a U.S. 'Peace Commission' Could Corner Pakistan’s Army Chief
A Chinese commentary contends that a U.S.-backed “peace commission” on Gaza, promoted by Donald Trump, is being used to pressure Pakistan into supervising Hamas’s disarmament. The piece argues that General Asim Munir faces an untenable choice: follow U.S. demands and lose domestic legitimacy, or resist and risk critical U.S. aid and economic support, with serious implications for Pakistan’s stability.
Stalled $8bn Submarine Deal Exposes Limits of India’s Push for Local-Built AIP Fleet
Negotiations for a roughly $8 billion deal to build six German Type 214 submarines in India, including full technology transfer, stalled during a recent German chancellor’s visit. The impasse underscores the technical, legal and political difficulties of deep defence co‑operation and leaves India’s ageing submarine fleet vulnerable to capability gaps and regional competitors who can procure faster or cheaper alternatives.