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Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
July 1, 2026Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.
June 29, 2026Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
June 10, 2026Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC
The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.
March 17, 2026Pakistan strikes hit drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Taliban says - Reuters
Pakistan strikes hit drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Taliban says Reuters
March 16, 2026Pakistan defence minister says country in 'open war' with Afghanistan after strikes
The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.
February 27, 2026What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.
February 27, 2026Afghans fear further escalation after Pakistani air strikes shake Kabul - Reuters
Afghans fear further escalation after Pakistani air strikes shake Kabul Reuters
February 27, 2026What's behind the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - Reuters
What's behind the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan? Reuters
February 27, 2026How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare? - Reuters
How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare? Reuters
February 27, 2026Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it 'open war' - Reuters
Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it 'open war' Reuters
February 27, 2026Afghanistan launches 'retaliatory' attack on Pakistan, Taliban says
Islamabad says it is responding to the 'unprovoked fire' with both sides claiming to have inflicted casualties on the other.
February 26, 2026Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after airstrikes deepen tensions - Reuters
Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after airstrikes deepen tensions Reuters
February 24, 2026Pakistan says it carried out cross-border strikes in Afghanistan - Reuters
Pakistan says it carried out cross-border strikes in Afghanistan Reuters
February 22, 2026