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IC 814 hijacking case: inside India’s high-stakes Kandahar negotiations
The IC 814 hijacking remains one of India’s most serious aviation crises, and the role of Ajit Doval in managing the situation from behind the scenes highlights the complexity of decisions taken under extreme pressure. The hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 on December 24, 1999, forced India into a difficult choice between saving hostages and long-term security concerns. The flig
IC 814 hijacking case: inside India’s high-stakes Kandahar negotiations
The IC 814 hijacking remains one of India’s most serious aviation crises, and the role of Ajit Doval in managing the situation from behind the scenes highlights the complexity of decisions taken under extreme pressure. The hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 on December 24, 1999, forced India into a difficult choice between saving hostages and long-term security concerns. The flig
Pakistan declares open war on Afghan Taliban after border escalation
Pakistan on Friday declared what it described as an “open war” against Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities following a sharp escalation in cross-border fighting that has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. The announcement came as reports of explosions and heavy gunfire emerged from Kabul and Kandahar, underscoring the deteriorating security situation along the frontier. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad’s patience had been exhausted after months of mou
Pakistan declares open war on Afghan Taliban after border escalation
Pakistan on Friday declared what it described as an “open war” against Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities following a sharp escalation in cross-border fighting that has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. The announcement came as reports of explosions and heavy gunfire emerged from Kabul and Kandahar, underscoring the deteriorating security situation along the frontier. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad’s patience had been exhausted after months of mou
Deadly clashes erupt between Pakistan and Taliban along Kandahar border
Heavy fighting has erupted once again between Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters along the volatile border separating Pakistan and Afghanistan, leaving dozens dead and escalating one of the most serious confrontations between the two sides since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. The clashes, centered around Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, have plunged relations between Islamabad and Kabul to a new low, with both governments trading accusations over who initiated the latest round
Deadly clashes erupt between Pakistan and Taliban along Kandahar border
Heavy fighting has erupted once again between Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters along the volatile border separating Pakistan and Afghanistan, leaving dozens dead and escalating one of the most serious confrontations between the two sides since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. The clashes, centered around Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, have plunged relations between Islamabad and Kabul to a new low, with both governments trading accusations over who initiated the latest round









