The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan Taliban

Mosque attack highlights evolving extremism landscape that has brought Pakistan-Afghanistan ties to crisis point

The suicide bombing and gun attack that killed dozens in northwest Pakistan on Sept. 18, 2026, highlighted the fragile security situation in the South Asian country. But it also shone a light on the complex and evolving extremism landscape there and the strained relationship between Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan.

The Conversation · Sep 23

Pakistan Taliban threatens military-run businesses amid rising violence

The threat marks an escalation in the group’s fight against the Pakistani military, warn analysts.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2025

Blast kills four at crowded market in Pakistan’s Balochistan

No group claimed responsibility for attack in Barkhan, about 500km east of the provincial capital Quetta.

Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2023

Pakistan FM travels to Kabul, meets Taliban amid border tensions

Hina Rabbani Khar holds talks with her Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi a day after Pakistan Taliban ended truce.

Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022

Anti-Taliban tribal leader among 5 killed in Pakistan bombing

Peace committee leader Idrees Khan’s vehicle drove over an explosive device, killing him and two guards, police say.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2022

Deadly border attacks test Pakistani gov’t relations with Taliban

Alleged Pakistani raids in Afghanistan in response to killing of its soldiers have raised tensions between two nations.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022