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EPISODE · Dec 29, 2024 · 25 MIN

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

The Afghan Defence Ministry says it carried out several air strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It's the latest act in growing cross-border violence between the neighbours. Pakistan says it was targeting armed groups along its frontier. But why are relations so tense right now? In this episode: Syed Akhtar Ali Shah, Former Secretary, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Home & Tribal Affairs.  Obaidullah Baheer, Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghanistan. Kathy Gannon, Journalist and Former News Director, Associated Press for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

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