Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict: latest events
1 event since 22 Oct 2026, across Afghanistan. Last update 22 Oct 2026, 04:01 UTC.
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Afghanistan–Pakistan 'open war' enters its ninth month with proxy groups drawn in
After eight months of conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, both sides are turning to proxy groups. The fighting has taken a heavy toll on civilians.
- The conflict is now in its ninth month.
- Both sides are increasingly using proxy groups.
- Civilians have borne a heavy toll.
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Afghanistan–Pakistan 'open war' enters its ninth month with proxy groups drawn in
After eight months of conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, both sides are turning to proxy groups. The fighting has taken a heavy toll on civilians.
Afghanistan–Pakistan 'open war' enters ninth month, with proxy…
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