The Taliban stated it does not expect a war with Pakistan, blaming tensions on external influence or false expectations of control. It called TTP a Pakistan internal issue and urged dialogue, stressing it fought its war independently without foreign support.
Tolo News reports that Afghan migrants in Pakistan say harassment and forced removals have increased amid rising tensions between the two countries. Migrants allege police extortion and arbitrary arrests, while rights activists warn that mass deportations violate international law.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari blamed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan for rising terrorism and advanced weapons in Pakistan. He called for global cooperation, while critics accused Pakistan of regional threats and double standards. Diplomatic ties with Kabul have improved, but key tensions r