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Pakistan reports 29 polio cases since January, despite vaccination efforts. Attacks on health workers and vaccine hesitancy persist, hindering eradication. A new campaign aims to vaccinate 45 million children, but challenges remain in reaching remote and resistant communities.
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Recent days have seen a surge in cross-border violence between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pakistan accuses Afghan militants of attacks, including a convoy ambush and bombings, while Afghanistan blames Pakistan for strikes inside its territory. The situation remains tense with ongoing military operations and accusations of regional support for insurgents. Today is Sun, 12 Oct 2025.
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Since Saturday night, Pakistani and Afghan Taliban forces have engaged in deadly clashes along their shared border, following alleged Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul. Both sides report significant casualties, with Pakistan closing border crossings and regional powers urging restraint. The conflict stems from Pakistan's accusations that Afghanistan harbors militants attacking Pakistan, a charge denied by the Taliban government.
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A female polio vaccination team was shot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, amid a nationwide campaign to immunize children. The attack, suspected to be by militants, follows ongoing violence targeting health workers. Pakistan continues to struggle with polio transmission, with 29 cases reported this year.
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Recent border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have resulted in the deadliest violence since 2021, with at least 17 civilians killed on the Afghan side. A ceasefire was agreed upon after escalation, amid accusations and denials over militant harboring and cross-border strikes. Tensions remain high along the 2,611 km Durand Line.
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Recent clashes and airstrikes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have heightened tensions. A bombing in Hangu and cross-border strikes in Paktika follow a fragile ceasefire, with both sides blaming each other for aggression amid ongoing peace talks. The situation remains volatile as border crossings stay closed.
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On Tuesday, a suicide bomber detonated explosives outside Islamabad's District Judicial Complex, killing at least 12 and injuring over 30. The attack, claimed by a Pakistani Taliban faction, marks the first major assault on civilians in Islamabad in over a decade. Pakistani officials accuse Afghan-based militants and India-backed proxies, escalating tensions with Afghanistan amid ongoing border clashes and failed peace talks.
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Pakistan attributes recent suicide bombings and attacks to Afghan nationals linked to the Pakistani Taliban, claiming arrests and ongoing investigations. Tensions with Afghanistan have escalated amid cross-border clashes and accusations of harboring militants, raising concerns over regional stability.