A New Flashpoint in South Asia: Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Growing Security Crisis

Amidst the continuous international reporting on the US-Israel-Iran war, the Pak-Afghan war continues to pose a threat to regional peace and stability.

Escalation of Conflict and Cross-Border Militancy

The Pakistani government has repeatedly urged the Afghan government to prevent these organizations from conducting terrorist attacks in the country. However, the incumbent Afghan government’s reluctance to take any action against these groups led to escalation between the two countries. The two sides have engaged in numerous border clashes over the issue in recent years. Last month, the two sides engaged in a full-fledged war over the issue. Both countries have suffered numerous losses since the start of this conflict. Pakistan has repeatedly conducted airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar, and many other cities of Afghanistan. On 14 March 2026, Afghanistan conducted drone attacks in Pakistan. The Pakistani military successfully shot down these drones. Following these attacks, the Pakistan Air Force conducted air strikes on key military installations in Afghanistan, destroying the technical support infrastructure and weapons storage depot........

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