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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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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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Pakistani authorities detained two men suspected of links to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in connection with a suicide bombing at Islamabad's district court. The attack killed at least 12 and injured over 30. The suspects reportedly received orders via Telegram from a TTP commander based in Afghanistan. The incident highlights ongoing militant threats despite security efforts.