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[@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/twitter/SamiYousafzaii)
"Indians were reminded of Ahmad Shah Baba and other Afghans who had ruled India upon seeing Amir Khan Muttaqi saying This is what a true Pashtun looks like. In reality India received Muttaqi with an exceptionally warm welcome one rarely seen before "  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978387235683586117) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-15T09:07Z 82.4K followers, 13.3K engagements


"unfortunately if Afpak conflict continues it could become a mirror of the SaudiYemen war. Afghanistan risks turning into another Yemen a situation with no real winners. Pakistan is engaging in an unnecessary but extremely dangerous conflict one that promises only endless loss. In Yemen Saudi Arabia never truly won and Yemen never truly lost the real losers were ordinary people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978440667555561959) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-15T12:39Z 82.4K followers, 93.9K engagements


"Point to Note : Qatar Iran Saudia and Turkey must intervene Afpak tension turning to bigger war . The situation could become even more complicated if the Taliban supreme leader officially recognizes the TTP as an extension of the Afghan Taliban and issues a decree of jihad against Pakistan. While Pakistan might be able to strike anywhere in Afghanistan from the air it is unlikely to launch a full ground invasion. Meanwhile the TTP could operate like Haibatullahs forces inside Pakistan turn Pakistani soil with thousands of Armed Taliban "  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978441506588357017) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-15T12:43Z 82.4K followers, 154.9K engagements


"Yesterday Pak strike targeting a GDI guest in Kabul set off a devastating chain of events. Near by oil tanker exploded in the middle of heavy traffic killing and injuring around XXX people Mosley including civilians nearby afternoon schools. The scale of the disaster forced both the Taliban and Pakistan to agree to a temporary ceasefire. The Taliban appears to have recognized Pakistans warning: any further attacks by TTP militants could trigger retaliatory strikes inside Afghanistan. Meanwhile Pakistan also got nervous over civilian casualties especially in densely populated areas raising"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978799972096061908) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-16T12:27Z 82.4K followers, 6583 engagements


"Taliban govt issued instructions to all mosques imams to highlight the recent aggression by a neighboring country against our homeland and the firm and responsible response of the Islamic Emirate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978899483577495642) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-16T19:02Z 82.4K followers, 30.1K engagements


"Af- Paki Conflict Gains and lost for Afghaniatan and Pakistan. In the aftermath of the brief confrontation the consequences for both Afghanistan and Pakistan became clearer. For Afghanistan the Talibans rapid military response marked a rare assertion of sovereignty. Domestically it boosted their image as a government willing and able to defend the nation. The conflict also galvanized some Afghan unity showing that even a smaller military force could resist incursions and protect national pride. For Pakistan the strikes demonstrated reach and capability sending a message to both internal and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979137608107061475) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-17T10:49Z 82.4K followers, 13.3K engagements


"Afpak : History repeats itself in a terrible way. From 1994 to 2021 every Afghan government plus NATO and the U.S. blamed Pakistan for supporting the Afghan Taliban. Islamabad always replied: We host millions of Afghan refugees; we cant tell whos Taliban and whos not. Today in Delhi Amir Khan Muttaqi copy and repeats the same script Theres no TTP in Afghanistan theyre just tribal refugees who fled Pakistans military operations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1977614557938893309) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-13T05:57Z 81.9K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Taliban sources say Afghan Taliban initially planned a limited retaliation to Pakistans attack in Kabul likely to avoid domestic pressure over their perceived silence toward Islamabad. However it appears larger forces were deployed than intended prompting a stronger Pakistani response. This miscalculation exposes the Talibans delicate balancing act: trying to show strength domestically while avoiding full-scale escalation with Pakistan a challenge that seems to have backfired"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1977337033497456895) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-12T11:34Z 82.4K followers, 123.5K engagements


"Taliban source says they have not yet received final approval from the Supreme Leader in Kandahar on whether to travel to Doha. The Taliban leadership is angered by yesterdays late missile attack in Kabul which caused significant civilian casualties"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978863950742552769) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-16T16:41Z 82.4K followers, 78.4K engagements


"Another General Musharraf-style Afghan policy repeating In Afghanistan XX% Afghans and perhaps some ppl even in Pakistanare beginning to believe that recent Pak attacks inside Afg may be part of a new chapter in U.S.Pakistan cooperation. Its reminiscent of 2001 when General Musharraf joined hands with the U.S. against the Taliban regime which had not even allowed India to open an embassy in Kabul. History seems to be repeating itselfbut in an even more dangerous way. Some voices in Pakistan talk about a possible regime change in Afghanistanbut how Yes Pakistan has changed regimes in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979443727794876438) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-18T07:05Z 82.4K followers, 53K engagements


"Sadly the bottom line is that Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has emerged as the real winner in the ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan. A more consolidated TTPAfghanistan relationship now seems inevitable. Afghans are united in anger over Pakistans attacks but deeply frustrated by the reasons TTP that brought both nations to this point. vs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979541398694068251) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-18T13:33Z 82.4K followers, 31.4K engagements


"A senior Taliban official says a retaliatory operation has taken place on all over Durandline against Pakistan. Unverified footage circulating in Taliban groups appears to show a truck carrying what is said to be the body of a Pakistani soldier surrounded by local Taliban fighters taking photos and videos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1977087570548080862) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-11T19:03Z 82.1K followers, 63.3K engagements


"India in Pakistan out What is Pakistans Options in Afghanistan Why Taliban gambling with its foreign relations Pakistan since yesterday promoting a new narrative: Afghanistan should be free and its people should choose a legitimate government. While seemingly principled this reflects Islamabads deep frustration. The main challenge is not only just the presence of TTP in Afghanistan but that the Taliban after seizing Kabul with Pakistans support Taliban like 1992 Mujahdeen no longer follow Pak guidance. Unlike past weak Afghan governments the Taliban have established firm control over most of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1977670017358368818) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-13T09:37Z 82.1K followers, 8699 engagements


"Avoiding greater PASHTONISTAN stuck in greater EMIRATIISTAN Look like things are not getting cooldown between Afpak . Taliban spoxman Zabohullah Mujahid condemned use of Punjab police against TLP in Lahore "  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1977735293340950584) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-13T13:56Z 82.1K followers, 13.1K engagements


"The Taliban flag is white but its not a symbol of surrender. In Afghanistan the white flag with the black Shahada represents the Talibans Islamic Emirate. It should not be confused with the plain white flag internationally recognized as a sign of surrender or ceasefire"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978214568435315069) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-14T21:41Z 82.3K followers, 16.1K engagements


"Breaking News: The Afghan says it has launched widespread retaliatory attacks against Pak forces along the Durand Line on Saturday night. According to the ministry the assaults were carried out in response to recent Pakistani incursions into Afghan territory and taking place in Kunar Khost Paktia Paktika and Helamnd There are no confirmed casualty figures so far and Pakistan has not officially responded. However a Pakistani military officer speaking on condition of anonymity downplayed the incidents saying Weapons that is Avalible with Taliban are Ak47 and RPG firing with such weapons on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1977070121077088472) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-11T17:53Z 82.4K followers, 14.3K engagements


"TalibanPakistan Border Clash: What Happened . Sources within the Taliban in kabul say the recent attack on a Pakistani border check posts was a coordinated retaliation ordered by the groups leadership after Pakistani jet roaring over Kabul and Pakistan bombing in Paktika . According to the sources Taliban Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoob responded to the strikes by saying enough is enough and instructed units equipped with night-vision rifles sniper teams and Taliban-made suicide drones to target Pakistani positions. The surprise attack reportedly caused heavy losses to Pakistani forces."  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1977955809578365246) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-14T04:33Z 82.4K followers, 16.8K engagements


"In Afpak  clashes war of words and blame the only casualty is our shared humanity In high voltage tension between Kabul and Islamabad no flag will truly wins only the people bleed. I have never seen hearts so divided two Muslim nations turning their pain toward each other. Pakistan sings of the Taliban they once called their own now ungrateful Freinds . Common Afghans whisper yes we are like prisoners by Taliban regime yet Pakistan attack on Kabul and afghan soil feels like a knife turned in an open wound"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978313463513411604) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-15T04:14Z 82.4K followers, 20.2K engagements


"A resident of Spin Boldak says: Just at 3:45 PM Pakistani aircraft carried out bombings. They struck a Taliban battalion in Boldak along with civilian homes. The car showrooms and business in Boldak have caught fire people are being killed and there are heavy losses. This war is pure destruction it must stop. The war is harming both nations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978430295905829143) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-15T11:58Z 82.4K followers, 370.4K engagements


"Taliban sources in kabul says a Hosue was hit by Pakistan missile or jet bomb just before ceasefire agreement signed . No more details about target "  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978478373786550376) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-15T15:09Z 82.4K followers, 24.2K engagements


"Just ahead of ceasefire : Taliban and hospital sources in kabul say more than XXX people were injured burned and dozens killed in Pakistani air force strikes in Kabul. The attack occurred near Shaheed Roundabout and Taimani while the road was heavily crowded. According to sources the intensity of the explosion ignited an oil tanker triggering a massive fire that spread through the area. Source says the target of the airstrike was houses believed to be sheltering foreign Mujahideen across the busy road . Taliban restricted access to social media after the attack "  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978508393053880402) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-15T17:08Z 82.4K followers, 127.9K engagements


"A key Gulf state offers to host Pakistan-Afghanistan talks amid fragile truce A major Gulf state has reportedly offered to host peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan during a temporary ceasefire. According to sources Taliban representatives could be led by GDI chief Mullah Wasiq ( depends on UN Treval permit ) and Kandahar governor Mullah Sheren. However tensions remain high in Kabul following Pakistans airstrike on the city yesterday which resulted in a large number of civilian casualties. The incident has sparked widespread anger among Taliban and common residents and added"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978562996608639383) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-15T20:45Z 82.4K followers, 22.3K engagements


"iraj Haqqani rapidly Losing his influence . Siraj Haqqani has been stripped of almost of his authority within the Ministry of Interior. Now all that remains for him is to attend symbolic meetings with a rosary in hand repeating: Obedience to the Amir is a duty; we must be obedience . Meanwhile one of his key figure Deputy interior minister Abdullah Mokhtar has also been removed from his post. Many Afghans and Taliban members once hoped Haqqani might save both the Taliban and the nation by introducing reforms. But his excessive caution especially after his uncles killing has eroded his position"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979075945571996037) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-17T06:44Z 82.4K followers, 101.2K engagements


"Source says Hardliners within the Taliban regime after big numbers of casualties in kabul bombing are pushing to sever all ties with Pakistan even calling for the closure of the Pakistani embassy in Kabul. It sounds extreme but nothing is truly surprising with the Taliban. Their actions can be unpredictable yet in a way they are also predictable they could take any step no matter how drastic to assert power or independence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979142441941770577) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-17T11:08Z 82.4K followers, 41.3K engagements


"Theres no doubt that Pakistan has the capability to carry out air strikes against Afghanistan at any time. Yet it does not dare to set foot on Afghan soil. On the other hand the Taliban do not have an air force but thousands of Taliban fighters and even ordinary Afghan citizens across the Durand Line are reportedly waiting for orders to join the fight. If they wished they could easily cross durandline unite with the TTP. Now imagine if the number of TTP fighters doubled from 10000 to 20000. This would create a major security headache for Pakistan and amplify antiPakistan movements across the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979438614581858727) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-18T06:45Z 82.4K followers, 147.2K engagements


"Update : Sources says Afghanistan and Pakistan meeting continued; the session hasnt ended yet . Taliban made couple of calls back to kabul "  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979623323823689753) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-18T18:59Z 82.4K followers, 21.7K engagements


"'Don't worry everything will be okay': ISI chief Faiz Hamid during Kabul visit Yes sir everything is OK . while clashes continue between Pakistan and the Taliban Amir Khan Muttaqi is in Delhi visiting the Taj Mahal and saying everything is perfect"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1977256710135013816) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-12T06:15Z 82.4K followers, 34.3K engagements


"Fighting for Bin Laden Al-Qaeda and now the TTP is nonsense under the Taliban. It only pushes ordinary Afghans into greater suffering. History shows the Taliban never care about the consequences and plus never learn from past mistakes "  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1977261935923282157) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-12T06:35Z 82.4K followers, 101.1K engagements


"Sadly Afpak confrontations are contributing to heightened tensions and negative sentiments between ordinary citizens in Afpak . Afghan Taliban commando were welcomed by locals in Khost City following a confrontation with Pakistani forces along the Durand Line. In a separate development a Pakistani singer released a song titled Nakam Haram which has sparked reactions on social media"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1977708015684874585) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-13T12:08Z 82.4K followers, 8473 engagements


": Taliban spoxman Zabihullah Mujhid also confirmed ceasefire . At the request and insistence of the Pakistani side a ceasefire between the two countries will be implemented tonight after 5:30 PM. The Islamic Emirate has also instructed all its forces to observe the ceasefire after 5:30 PM until any violation occurs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978454869154451469) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-15T13:36Z 82.4K followers, 18.8K engagements


"Afghanistan VS Pakistan And Khalilzad Khalilzad to Taliban : Pakistan Turned Trump Against Recognizing Taliban Regime . Well placed sources among Taliban in kabul says former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad told Afghan Taliban leaders on several occasions he persuaded U.S. President Donald Trump to adopt a positive soft stance toward recognizing the Taliban government in Kabul. According to Khalilzad Trumps view shifted after meetings with Pakistans Chief of Army Staff Gen. Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif during which both Pakistani officials portrayed the Taliban negatively."  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1978686156037341270) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-16T04:55Z 82.4K followers, 257.6K engagements


"This is terrible and tragic news hope not true "  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979260858678022499) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-17T18:58Z 82.4K followers, 27K engagements


"The Talibans tensions with Pakistan are growing. Yesterday I asked a Taliban commander about the comparison between the Talibans and Pakistans military strength. He smiled and said to me: First compare the Taliban with the United States and NATO then compare us with Pakistan. Then he asked me: Did we the Taliban defeat the U.S. and NATO with aircraft and missiles I said No. He smiled again and said: Then you should understand what I mean. Sometimes short and simple sentences answer many questions. Whats your opinion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1976894371074125954) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-11T06:15Z 82.4K followers, 154.1K engagements


"AFPAK meting agenda in Doha . Sources says Afghan Taliban are likely to tell Pakistan that they are willing to cooperate by requesting verified details of TTP hideouts and presence in Afghanistan and that they will address those concerns to Pakistans satisfaction. However Afghan Taliban will insist it is unrealistic to expect the Afghan Taliban to stop TTP operations inside Pakistan . At the same time Afghan Taliban complaints box reportedly contains confessions from ISKP fighters who claimed they were trained in Pakistan. Plus Taliban arguing that Pak portrays negatively image and blocked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979519039954116803) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-18T12:04Z 82.4K followers, 37.6K engagements


"Sources in Doha say the meeting between the Taliban and Pakistani delegations has been ongoing for more than four hours behind closed doors. A high-ranking Qatari official opened the session after which both sides were allowed to discuss outstanding issues directly. The source expressed optimism that a positive announcement could follow the talks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979549497765011948) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-18T14:05Z 82.4K followers, 63.2K engagements


"Good news: Afghanistan and Pakistan have signed a ceasefire and agreed to hold a follow-up meeting on October XX in Turkey. A positive step toward de-escalation but it also raises a critical question: 👉 the TTP will halt its major attacks inside Pakistan My heart goes out to the innocents civilians and young cricketers who lost their lives in this one-week war. 💔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SamiYousafzaii/status/1979772869283332132) [@SamiYousafzaii](/creator/x/SamiYousafzaii) 2025-10-19T04:53Z 82.4K followers, 15.3K engagements