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Kabul Gripped By Fear Of More Attacks After Suspected Pakistani Air Strikes

16th October, 2025 · admin · Leave a comment

By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi
October 16, 2025

Nazifa has not left her home since suspected Pakistani air strikes struck her neighborhood in Kabul, the Afghan capital.

“We’re scared to go outside,” Nazifa, who used a pseudonym for fear of retribution, told RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi. “We don’t want to be caught in another attack.”

Nazifa said the huge blasts on October 15 rattled her home in Kabul’s Taimani neighborhood, a largely residential and commercial area, and blew out the windows.

The suspected bombing raid in Kabul came as fresh fighting erupted between Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and Pakistan on October 15. Islamabad also carried out air strikes in southern Afghanistan, which was the scene of fierce ground fighting.

Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to a 48-hour cease-fire on October 15. But the truce has done little to quell the fear gripping Kabul, a city of some 5 million people.

“No part of Afghanistan is safe — neither on the ground or in the air,” said another woman living in Kabul, who spoke to Radio Azadi on condition of anonymity. “The situation could worsen again at any time. I haven’t been to work since yesterday because I’m scared.”

At least five people were killed and 35 wounded in the blasts in Kabul, said Italian NGO, Emergency, which runs a hospital in the city. The casualties suffered shrapnel wounds, blunt force trauma, and burns, with 10 in critical condition, the NGO said.

City workers were still clearing debris from the charred streets on October 16. Several Kabul neighborhoods were out of power, after the blasts damaged electricity cables.

“When I went out of our apartment block, I saw wounded children lying on the street,” said Hanifa, a woman who lives in the Taimani neighborhood. “I saw one boy — he looked like he was around 8 years old. He had burns to half of his body.”

Hanifa, who also asked that RFE/RL use a pseudonym, said the blasts had “terrified” residents, forcing some of them to contemplate leaving the city.

Pakistan’s state broadcaster PTV News reported that Islamabad conducted “precision strikes” in Kabul. The target of the attack was unclear, but it came after Pakistan carried out unprecedented drone strikes in the Afghan capital on October 9 targeting members of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) extremist group.

The drone strikes triggered fierce fighting between Taliban fighters and Pakistani security forces on October 11-12, leaving dozens dead and key border crossings closed. It was the deadliest-ever fighting involving the sides.

The violence has raised fears of an all-out war between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, longtime allies that have fallen out.

Islamabad accuses the Afghan Taliban of sheltering the TTP, which is waging an increasingly deadly insurgency against Pakistan. The Afghan Taliban, which seized power in 2021, denies the allegation.

Taliban fighters and Pakistani soldiers have sporadically clashed along the countries’ 2,600-kilometer border since 2021. But the ferocity of the recent violence and the explosive rhetoric are seen as a major escalation.

Copyright (c) 2025. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 400, Washington DC 20036.

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Tolo News in Dari – October 16, 2025

16th October, 2025 · admin · Leave a comment

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Afghanistan names squads for Test and T20I series vs. Zimbabwe

16th October, 2025 · admin · Leave a comment

Amu: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced its national squads Wednesday for a one-off Test match and a three‑game T20I series against Zimbabwe, to be held Oct. 20 to Nov. 2 at Harare Sports Club. In the Test squad, left‑arm fast bowler Bashir Ahmad retains his spot after appearing in recent ODIs and T20Is. New inclusions include right‑arm pacer Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, left‑arm spinner Sharafuddin Ashraf, right‑arm leg spinner Khalil Gurbaz—all praised for their strong domestic red‑ball performances—and spin‑bowling all‑rounder Shahidullah Kamal, who also joins the T20I squad. Star spinner Rashid Khan will be rested as a precaution to preserve his fitness for upcoming events. Click here to read more (external link).

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Afghanistan And Pakistan Agree Cease-Fire After Deadly Air Strikes And Ground Fighting

15th October, 2025 · admin · Leave a comment

By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi and RFE/RL’s Radio Mashaal

October 15, 2025

Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to a temporary cease-fire on October 15 after deadly air strikes and ground fighting raised fears of a full-blown conflict between the neighbors.

Pakistan carried out air strikes in Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar, causing multiple casualties, locals told RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi.

Explosions were also heard in Kabul, according to city residents who spoke to Radio Azadi. Unverified footage on social media appeared to show plumes of smoke rising into the sky in the Afghan capital. The cause of the explosions was not immediately clear.

Ground fighting also erupted along the countries’ 2,600-kilometer-long border, leaving several dead on both sides.

Temporary Cease-Fire

In a statement later on October 15, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the sides had agreed to a “temporary cease-fire for the next 48 hours” starting at 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time.

The latest violence came after fierce fighting erupted between Taliban fighters and Pakistani security forces on October 11-12, leaving dozens dead and key border crossings closed. It was the deadliest-ever fighting involving the sides.

The border clashes occurred just days after Pakistan carried out drone strikes in the center of Kabul as well as air strikes in eastern Afghanistan.

The violence has raised fears of an all-out war between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, longtime allies that have fallen out.

Islamabad accuses the Afghan Taliban of sheltering the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) extremist group, which is waging an increasingly deadly insurgency against Pakistan. The Afghan Taliban, which seized power in 2021, denies the allegation.

Civilians Fleeing The Border Zones

Civilians on both sides of the border said the recent fighting had forced some to flee their homes amid fears of a broader war.

“Many people on both sides of the border have vacated their houses and fled the area for safer locations fearing that the fighting may expand,” Muhammad Naeem, a local journalist in the border town of Chaman, told RFE/RL’s Radio Mashaal.

Residents of Spin Boldak, a district in the Afghan province of Kandahar which borders Chaman, said Pakistani military helicopters bombed a market.

“Civilian cars and homes were hit,” said a resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “Many civilians were killed and injured.”

The Taliban government in Kabul said 12 civilians were killed in the attack in Spin Boldak.

The recent spate of violence has led to the closure of border crossings, affecting local businesses and the movement of people.

“Border closures lead to higher prices and can affect people’s livelihoods,” said a Kabul resident who also did not want to be identified. “I hope the war will come to an end.”

Islamabad had backed the Taliban since the group’s emergence in the 1990s, allegedly continuing its support throughout the Taliban’s two-decade insurgency against the US-backed Afghan government.

Experts say the goal was to establish a friendly government in Kabul that would advance Pakistan’s interests — a strategy that now appears to have backfired.

Taliban fighters and Pakistani soldiers have sporadically clashed along the countries’ 2,600-kilometer border since 2021. But the ferocity of the recent violence and the explosive rhetoric are seen as a major escalation.

Written by Kian Sharifi based on reporting by RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi and Radio Mashaal

Copyright (c) 2025. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 400, Washington DC 20036.

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Tolo News in Dari – October 15, 2025

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Afghanistan thrash Bangladesh by 200 runs to sweep ODI series 3–0

14th October, 2025 · admin · Leave a comment

Amu: Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by a massive 200 runs in the third and final one-day international on Tuesday, sealing a dominant 3–0 series sweep at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The result marks one of Afghanistan’s most comprehensive ODI victories and underlines their growing dominance in the format ahead of major international tournaments. Click here to read more (external link).

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Pakistani Defence Minister Admits Islamabad Nurtured Taliban, Calls Them Unreliable

14th October, 2025 · admin · Leave a comment

Khawaja Muhammad Asif

Afghanistan International: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the Taliban were originally a creation of Pakistan, developed during its alliance with the United States, but have now become “untrustworthy.” Click here to read more (external link).

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AHKPL: Pamir Stars edge past Kabul Zalmi by 11 runs, Knight Riders dominate in earlier clash

14th October, 2025 · admin · Leave a comment

Ariana: The Pamir Stars claimed a hard-fought victory over Kabul Zalmi on Monday in the sixth match of the third season of the Amir Hajizada Kabul Premier League (AHKPL), played at the Ayoubi Sports Complex in Kabul. Kabul Zalmi won the toss and opted to bowl first, but Pamir Stars made full use of their innings, posting an impressive 208 runs for six wickets in 20 overs. Despite a determined chase, Kabul Zalmi fell short of the target, handing the Pamir Stars an 11-run win after an intense encounter. Click here to read more (external link).

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Tolo News in Dari – October 14, 2025

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Once Allies, Pakistan And Afghan Taliban Lurch Toward Full-Blown Conflict

13th October, 2025 · admin · Leave a comment

By Frud Bezhan and Daud Khattak
October 13, 2025

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

A full-blown conflict between Afghanistan’s Taliban and neighboring Pakistan seemed unthinkable when the hard-line Islamist group, a longtime ally of Islamabad, seized power in 2021 as international troops withdrew and the government they supported collapsed.

But fears have heightened of an all-out war after the deadliest-ever clashes involving Taliban fighters and Pakistani troops over the weekend.

“This confrontation is hugely significant and could have long-term consequences for the countries,” said Sami Yousafzai, an Afghan political commentator.

Fierce fighting erupted between Taliban fighters and Pakistani security forces on October 11-12, leaving dozens dead and key border crossings closed.

The border clashes occurred just days after Pakistan carried out unprecedented drone strikes in the center of Kabul as well as air strikes in the country’s east.

Pakistan’s strikes followed a string of deadly attacks by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) extremist group. Islamabad accuses the Afghan Taliban of sheltering the TTP, an allegation it denies.

Taliban fighters and Pakistani soldiers have sporadically clashed along the countries’ 2,600-kilometer border since 2021. But the ferocity of the violence and the explosive rhetoric marked a shift, experts say.

“The Taliban’s silent tolerance of the TTP and its growing nationalist tone have shattered Islamabad’s long-held expectations of a friendly government in Kabul,” said Khalid Sultan, an Islamabad-based commentator.

Islamabad had supported the Taliban since the group first emerged in the 1990s, including allegedly during the group’s 20-year insurgency against the US-backed Afghan government.

The strategy, experts say, was to install a pliant government in Kabul that would secure Pakistani interests. But that strategy appears to have backfired.

In the event of a broader war, Pakistan holds the military and technological advantage, experts say, but the Taliban also has the capability to counter punch.

“Taliban fighters are seasoned insurgents and will likely find a new cause for jihad (holy war) that will sustain their momentum to fight for a longer period,” said Hameed Hakimi, an associate fellow at London’s Chatham House think tank.

“Additionally, a protracted war with Pakistan could also offer Taliban leaders an avenue to garner domestic support due to an inherent resentment against the Pakistani security establishment in Afghanistan,” he added.

Reducing Tensions

Despite the growing tensions, fueled in part by a massive initiative in Islamabad to repatriate some 4 million Afghans back home, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are unlikely to go to war, experts say.

The cash-strapped Taliban government in Kabul is internationally isolated. Only Russia has recognized it. The Islamist group has also been unable to address the economic and humanitarian crises gripping the impoverished country.

Pakistan, meanwhile, is also grappling with economic strain and political instability. It also waged a brief war with archrival India in May.

“Both sides have an interest in reducing tensions from this point onwards,” said Arifa Noor, a Pakistani commentator and journalist.

“For the government in Kabul, it makes no sense to add to its challenges by getting involved in friction and conflict on its border,” she added. “The same stands true for Islamabad.”

Thaw With India

Growing tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban could push Kabul closer to India, experts say.

In a move that has angered Pakistan, the Taliban’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in New Delhi on October 10 for a week of talks. It is the Taliban’s highest-level visit to the country since the group took power.

During the first day of talks, New Delhi announced it was upgrading its mission in Kabul to a full embassy. The sides were also expected to discuss trade and economic ties.

India was a close ally of the former Western-backed Afghan government and invested heavily in the country.

“Increasing hostilities with Kabul could simply push the regime there closer to New Delhi,” said Noor.

“This is hardly a situation that suits Pakistan. In fact, Islamabad’s main contention during the past was that the close relations between Kabul and New Delhi worked against Pakistan’s interests.”

Copyright (c) 2025. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 400, Washington DC 20036.
Posted in Iran-Afghanistan Relations, Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations, Security, Taliban | Tags: Pakistan's failure in Afghanistan, Taliban blowback, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan |
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