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Why is violence between Pakistan and Afghanistan recurring?

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Violence has recently escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Pakistan conducting air strikes inside Afghanistan. Relations deteriorated after the Taliban's return to power in 2021, despite initial support from Islamabad. The conflict stems from accusations that Afghanistan shelters militant groups targeting Pakistan, which Kabul denies. This cycle of violence continues despite previous attempts to resolve disputes.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan, once allies, have become enemies due to recent border skirmishes and accusations. In 2021, Pakistan celebrated the Taliban's return to power in Kabul as a victory, but relations between the two nations have since deteriorated. Accusations from Pakistan claim that Afghanistan harbors the Pakistan Taliban (or TTP) and other armed groups responsible for attacks inside Pakistan; however, Kabul denies these allegations.

Violence escalated when Pakistan conducted new strikes inside Afghanistan, leading to retaliatory actions by both sides. For example, Afghan officials reported three killed in Pakistani air attacks while Pakistani forces claimed they had killed several Afghan Taliban fighters near the border. A suicide bombing in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, also resulted in at least 12 deaths.

Despite numerous attempts to resolve these conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, the cycle of violence continues without a resolution. The ongoing tension raises questions about future relations and security concerns for both nations.

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Topics

Afghan Afghanistan Kabul Pakistan Taliban

Subjects

Pakistan GPE · 4× Afghanistan GPE · 3× Kabul GPE · 3× Afghan NORP · 2× Taliban ORG · 2× 3Afghanistan GPE · 1× 3Pakistani NORP · 1× Dera Ismail Khan GPE · 1× Islamabad GPE · 1× Pakistani NORP · 1×

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framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-26
2026-09-26 · Al Jazeera
Why is violence between Pakistan and Afghanistan recurring? · assertive framing

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Pakistan has carried out new strikes inside Afghanistan. asserted
Pakistan → carry → Afghanistan
Pakistan and Afghanistan were once allies, but they have become enemies. asserted
they → become → ?
In 2021, Islamabad hailed the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul as a victory. asserted
Islamabad → hail → victory
But relations have deteriorated. asserted
relations → deteriorate → ?
Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks - list 2 of 3Pakistani forces kill Afghan Taliban fighters in border escalation - list 3 of 3Suicide bombing in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan kills at least 12 people In part, it is due to accusations that the Afghan government is harbouring the Pakistan Taliban (or TTP) and other armed groups that have claimed responsibility for attacks inside Pakistan. asserted
that → say → Pakistan
Kabul has denied sheltering or backing those fighters. asserted
Kabul → deny → fighters
The many attempts to stop the fighting have failed. asserted
attempts → stop → fighting
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