5 h. ago Why The Afghan Taliban Are In No Rush To Reopen Trade Routes With Pakistan? – OpEd

Why The Afghan Taliban Are In No Rush To Reopen Trade Routes With Pakistan? – OpEd  Eurasia Review

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19 h. ago Russia Shoots Down 67 Ukrainian Drones in Overnight Operation

Russia said it intercepted 67 Ukrainian drones overnight, destroying several over Bryansk, as tensions rise amid continued cross-border attacks and military alerts. Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Monday that its air‑defence systems intercepted 67 fixed‑wing Ukrainian drones overnight in what Moscow called a “cross‑border provocation.” According to the ministry’s statement, 24 drones were destroyed over […] The post Russia Shoots Down 67 Ukrainian Drones in Overnight Operation appeared first on Khaama Press.

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41 h. ago DP World to modernise Afghanistan’s Torkham, Hairatan border crossings

DP World to modernise Afghanistan’s Torkham, Hairatan border crossings  Gulf Business

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56 h. ago Afghanistan’s Trade Via Alternate Routes Bypasses Pakistan Closures

Afghanistan’s authorities have intensified efforts to diversify trade corridors, gradually reducing dependence on Pakistan following repeated and lengthy border closures that have disrupted bilateral commerce. Major crossings such as Torkham and Chaman – which previously accounted for an estimated 40 percent of Afghanistan’s official trade – experienced extended shutdowns throughout late 2024 and into 2025 […] The post Afghanistan’s Trade Via Alternate Routes Bypasses Pakistan Closures appeared first on Khaama Press.

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60 h. ago Five Killed as Kabul–Islamabad Border Clashes Disrupt Life in Spin Boldak

Five people were killed in escalating border clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces, forcing residents to flee and halting trade in Spin Boldak. Five people were killed in ongoing Taliban–Pakistan border clashes, forcing families to flee and halting trade through Afghanistan’s key Spin Boldak crossing. Recurring gunfire and shelling along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border have upended […] The post Five Killed as Kabul–Islamabad Border Clashes Disrupt Life in Spin Boldak appeared first on Khaama Press.

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62 h. ago Healthcare Costs Soar Nearly 14 Percent in Afghanistan Amid Kabul

Healthcare expenses in Afghanistan have surged nearly 14 percent, as ongoing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad and closed border crossings disrupt trade and supplies. Afghanistan is experiencing rising inflation, with treatment and healthcare costs surging 13.9 percent in November, according to the Taliban’s Statistics and Information Authority on Saturday, December 6. Food prices also increased, […] The post Healthcare Costs Soar Nearly 14 Percent in Afghanistan Amid Kabul-Islamabad Tensions and Border Standoff appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Four Civilians Killed in Deadly Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Clash at Spin Boldak

Four civilians were killed near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border after overnight clashes, deepening tensions despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. Four civilians, including a woman and a child, were killed and four others injured during overnight clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters near the Spin Boldak border crossing. Local health workers say two […] The post Four Civilians Killed in Deadly Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Clash at Spin Boldak appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago Border Will Remain Closed Until Taliban Give Security Guarantees, Says Pakistan

Border Will Remain Closed Until Taliban Give Security Guarantees, Says Pakistan  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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4 d. ago Pakistan Keeps Borders with Afghanistan Closed Until Security Guarantees Provided: FM

Pakistan has kept its borders with Afghanistan closed for trade and transit, allowing only humanitarian aid until firm security guarantees are provided. Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andarabi has announced that the border crossings with Afghanistan will remain closed for trade and transit until Kabul provides clear assurances that no militants will infiltrate its territory. […] The post Pakistan Keeps Borders with Afghanistan Closed Until Security Guarantees Provided: FM appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago Cement prices in Kabul surge as Pakistan border crossings remain closed

Cement prices in Kabul surge as Pakistan border crossings remain closed  Amu TV

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5 d. ago Pakistan allows U.N. to deliver relief supplies to Afghanistan through 2 border crossings

Pakistan allows U.N. to deliver relief supplies to Afghanistan through 2 border crossings  The Hindu

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5 d. ago Pakistan allows UN to send relief supplies to Afghanistan through 2 key border crossings

Pakistan allows UN to send relief supplies to Afghanistan through 2 key border crossings  Ottumwa Courier

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5 d. ago Trade route with Pakistan to reopen only after strong assurances from Islamabad: Taliban

Trade route with Pakistan to reopen only after strong assurances from Islamabad: Taliban  lokmattimes.com

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5 d. ago Border Crossings Will Reopen Only With Pakistan Guarantees, Says Taliban

Border Crossings Will Reopen Only With Pakistan Guarantees, Says Taliban  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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5 d. ago Taliban accuses Pakistan of ‘mysterious projects’, warns of decisive response to cross

Taliban accuses Pakistan of ‘mysterious projects’, warns of decisive response to cross-border strikes  madhyamamonline.com

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6 d. ago Uzbekistan Reopens Termez–Hairatan Border Crossing After Four Years

Uzbekistan has reopened the Termez–Hairatan crossing with Afghanistan after four years, aiming to boost trade, ease travel and strengthen regional economic links. Uzbekistan has reopened the strategically important Termez–Hairatan border crossing with Afghanistan after four years, Uzbek media reported on Wednesday, citing the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The decision marks one of the […] The post Uzbekistan Reopens Termez–Hairatan Border Crossing After Four Years appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Tajikistan Seeks Russia’s Help to Secure Border with Afghanistan After Cross

Tajikistan Seeks Russia’s Help to Secure Border with Afghanistan After Cross-Border Attacks  KabulNow

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7 d. ago Iranian border guards kill 10 Afghans attempting to cross frontier, Kabul says

Iranian border guards kill 10 Afghans attempting to cross frontier, Kabul says  TRT World

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7 d. ago Iran Border Guards Fatally Shoot 10 Afghan Migrants at Frontier

Ten Afghan migrants attempting an illegal border crossing were shot dead by Iranian guards near Farah province, the Taliban police spokesman said Tuesday. At least ten Afghan migrants attempting to cross into Iran were shot dead by Iranian border guards near the Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi crossing, Taliban officials in western Afghanistan said on Tuesday. […] The post Iran Border Guards Fatally Shoot 10 Afghan Migrants at Frontier appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Indian Media Claim Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade Freeze Has Hit Islamabad the Hardest

Indian media report that the Afghanistan–Pakistan trade freeze has caused disproportionate economic strain on Islamabad, triggering shortages, rising prices and growing unrest in border regions. Indian media outlets have reported that the halt in cross-border trade between Kabul and Pakistan has inflicted disproportionate damage on Islamabad. India Today claimed on Monday that nearly 50 days […] The post Indian Media Claim Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade Freeze Has Hit Islamabad the Hardest appeared first on Khaama Press.

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