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Pakistan vs. Afghanistan: From allies and neighbors to war

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

For years, Pakistan supported the Taliban in Afghanistan.

But now Pakistan is bombing its neighbor.

How the former allies became adversaries and why negotiations keep failing.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:49:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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Sources

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Read the full report at Deutsche Welle