China and Russia may be recalibrating their approach towards the Taliban. Our latest analysis examines what these reported diplomatic shifts could mean for Afghanistan and the region.
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Kurram Sector, Pak-Afghan Border
Afghan Taliban forces opened unprovoked fire on Pakistani security posts in the Shalozan sector along the Pak-Afghan border.
Pakistani forces responded swiftly and effectively with heavy weapons, inflicting significant damage on Taliban posts.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the Headquarters of the Special Services Group (SSG) in Tarbela today 🇵🇰
Pakistan has lost another brave son in the line of duty. Light Commando Battalion soldier Syed Asim Shah embraced martyrdom after succumbing to his injuries at CMH Peshawar, sustained while bravely fighting terrorists in the Tank–South Waziristan border area.
Kalat, Balochistan
Terrorists affiliated with the FAH attempted to target an FC camp using three drones.
However, FC personnel successfully neutralised all three drones through hard-kill measures. No casualties were reported.
A US RC-135U ELINT aircraft is heading to the Middle East.
Sending one signals Washington wants to map Iran's air defense systems in detail — a step typically taken when strike packages deep inside Iranian territory are being planned.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye of interfering in Israel’s elections, publishing an investigative report alleging that the four countries were behind efforts to rig the election results.
The Pakistan Navy has fulfilled the dream of 17-year-old Muhammad Ebaad Hussain from Rajanpur, who is battling congenital heart disease and aspired to become a Naval officer.
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, approved the conferment of the honorary rank of Sub Lieutenant upon Ebaad in recognition of his cherished dream
Pakistan has successfully flight-tested its first indigenously designed and developed air-to-air missile, Fa’az.
The missile was launched from a JF-17 Thunder aircraft.
Iran-US/Israel Update:
Four explosions or suspected missile launches have been reported in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Iran's IRGC says air defenses shot down two American Lucas drones over Bandar Khamir in Hormozgan Province.
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Maj Gen Rashid Mahmood HI (M) (84 LC), Commander Karachi Logistics Area, who passed away due to a heart attack.
Footage shows the aftermath of an Afghan post in ruins after Pakistani forces targeted it in response to unprovoked firing by the Taliban regime on Pakistani civilians.
Two helicopters collided while landing this morning in Nepal's Mount Everest region, leaving one passenger dead. The accident took place in the snow-covered Solukhumbu district.
Overnight, US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reportedly shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone, while US aircraft struck Iranian positions on Qeshm Island.
November 2, 2026
After unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban regime targeting civilians along the Pak-Afghan border, Pakistani forces responded, striking Afghan Taliban posts and bases.
An ammunition depot at Babri House and several border posts were destroyed.
JUST IN - A major explosion has been reported at an oil refinery in Visakhapatnam, India, with a massive fire and thick plumes of smoke seen billowing into the sky.







