Pakistan and Afghanistan Deepen Rift Over Counter-Terrorism
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are escalating over the activities of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Frequent border clashes and terrorist attacks are worsening bilateral relations and severely impacting economic activities.
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