Border Tensions
After the death of Osama Bin laden, border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan grew greatly among the Durand line border among Afghan National Security Forces and the Pakistani Armed forces. Though border tensions between the two nations had existed prior to Osama Bin Laden’s death, tensions only worsened after US troops (from their base in Afghanistan) invaded and attacked Osama Bin Laden’s home in Pakistan and allegedly killed him (15). Part of the essence of the border tensions across the Durand line border lie around Afghanistan’s belief the Haqqani Network based is supported by Pakistan. After Bin laden’s death, attacks in Afghanistan by the Haqqani network increased which lead to the US warning the Pakistani government that a United States offensive may be launched if the Haqqani network attacks continue (16).
After the death of Osama Bin laden, border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan grew greatly among the Durand line border among Afghan National Security Forces and the Pakistani Armed forces. Though border tensions between the two nations had existed prior to Osama Bin Laden’s death, tensions only worsened after US troops (from their base in Afghanistan) invaded and attacked Osama Bin Laden’s home in Pakistan and allegedly killed him (15). Part of the essence of the border tensions across the Durand line border lie around Afghanistan’s belief the Haqqani Network based is supported by Pakistan. After Bin laden’s death, attacks in Afghanistan by the Haqqani network increased which lead to the US warning the Pakistani government that a United States offensive may be launched if the Haqqani network attacks continue (16).