Pakistan’s campaign against Afghanistan is escalating pressure on the Taliban over its support for militant sanctuaries.

Pakistan’s ongoing military campaign against Afghanistan, initiated by airstrikes in late February 2026 targeting hideouts of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State–Khorasan Province ...

Afghan sources claim that Taliban forces carried out strong counter-operations along the Durand Line after alleged Pakistani airstrikes on civilian areas.

The Taliban have gutted Afghan media since taking control of the country in August 2021 through the use of surveillance and censorship and by punishing media workers for perceived criticism. As the ...