Post-Conflict Afghanistan-Pakistan: Food Prices Soar as Public Struggles Amid Border Closure
After the closure of the border disrupted cross-border trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the prices of essential food items have skyrocketed in both countries. The escalation follows intense clashes and Pakistani airstrikes along the 2,600-kilometer border that began on October 11, causing sharp increases in food prices — particularly tomatoes and fruits.
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Stripped of Identity, Trapped Between Borders
Born and raised in Pakistan, 45-year-old Allah Meer has never truly known Afghanistan. His parents fled the Soviet invasion in 1979 and settled in a refugee village in Kohat, northwestern Pakistan. Meer, along with more than 200 extended family members, has lived in the country ever since.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Reach Immediate Ceasefire Agreement in Qatar Talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" following talks held in Doha, Qatar, the Qatari foreign ministry announced early Sunday. The agreement comes after deadly Pakistani airstrikes killed at least 10 civilians in Afghanistan, breaking a previous 48-hour truce.
Pakistan Launches Fresh Airstrikes, Afghanistan Responds with Counterattack
Just hours after reaching a ceasefire agreement to de-escalate recent tensions, Pakistan launched fresh airstrikes in Afghanistan. According to Afghan news agency Khaama Press, the strikes took place late Friday night (October 17) in multiple areas of Paktika Province, killing at least six people and injuring seven others.
Deadly Border Clashes Erupt Again Between Afghanistan and Pakistan
At least 15 civilians have been killed and dozens more injured in renewed border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Afghan officials told AFP on Wednesday.