Borderlines and Breaking Points: Pakistan-Afghanistan at the Edge

A major flashpoint in central Asia that’s escaped the world headlines given what’s been happening in the Gulf is our focus for this week’s episode of Impact!, as we consider the long running dispute between Pakistan and Afghanistan that has flared significantly during recent weeks. We look at the widescale humanitarian crisis this has provoked and a dangerous time of cross-border militancy and border militarization. As important talks continue in talks in Urumqi, we understand a little of the background to what has happened and what prospects exist for peace. As always, please join us in holding intentions and offering prayers for the issues that arise. Intentions and prayers start at 14 minutes 6 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the tense stand-off between Pakistan and Afghanistan, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that those gathering for talks in Urumqi will be moved to seek a permanent peace, even if this may involve compromising on their preferred policies. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00            Introduction 00:02:33            Focus on Pakistan and Afghanistan 00:07:09            Calls for De-escalation and Peace 00:10:16            Challenges to Sustainable Peace 00:14:06            Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/heavy-shelling-explosions-spark-fear-along-pakistan-afghanistan-border-2026-03-04/      https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/afghanistanpakistan-conflict-update-situation-report-1-march-10-2026       https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-afghan-taliban-forces-clash-diplomatic-efforts-intensify-2026-02-28/     https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/4/nearly-66000-afghans-displaced-amid-fierce-fighting-on-pakistan-border-un       https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistani-afghan-border-forces-clash-un-says-war-displaces-100000-2026-03-06/     https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/whats-behind-latest-tension-between-afghanistan-pakistan-2026-02-24/   http://www.esciencecentral.org/journals/instability-in-afghanistan-implications-for-pakistan-2332-0761-1000213.php?aid=79261    http://www.randwickresearch.com/index.php/rissj/article/download/551/598   http://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/download/14/28    https://sss.org.pk/index.php/sss/article/view/492        https://assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/639    https://policyjournalofms.com/index.php/6/article/view/1226   https://njips.nust.edu.pk/index.php/njips/article/view/177     https://online.ucpress.edu/currenthistory/article/125/870/139/217732/The-Imperiled-Connective-Presence-of-Afghans-in     https://www.news4jax.com/news/2026/03/14/pakistans-president-says-afghan-taliban-forces-crossed-a-red-line-with-drone-attacks-on-civilians/  https://www.comparativepolitics.org/jour/article/download/738/559    https://theconversation.com/pakistan-afghanistan-conflict-is-rooted-in-local-border-dispute-but-the-risks-extend-across-the-region-278740 http://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/download/582/424   https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2026/04/02/pakistan-says-a-new-round-of-peace-talks-with-afghanistan-is-underway-in-china-after-deadly-fighting/    https://www.pjbmr.com/index.php/pjbmr/article/view/104  https://pjsr.com.pk/ojs/index.php/PJSR/article/download/322/164  https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/07/pakistan-and-afghanistan-claim-killing-dozens-in-relentless-fighting/ https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202604/1358000.shtml https://www.britannica.com/topic/Afghanistan-Pakistan-Conflict-2025 Join us in person for intention holding:  https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls   https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.   Our websites:  www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.   https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.   https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.   https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.   https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.   Impact! 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