In a concerning escalation of regional tensions, Afghan nationals were responsible for two separate suicide bombings in Pakistan this week, as confirmed by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The attacks, which occurred in Islamabad and South Waziristan, have further strained the already fragile relations between the two neighboring nations. The first incident took place on Tuesday near a lower court in Islamabad, where a suicide bomber detonated explosives close to a police patrol, resulting in 12 fatalities and 27 injuries. The second attack unfolded on Monday in South Waziristan, near the Afghan border, when a bomber drove an explosive-laden vehicle into a military-run school, killing three individuals. Militants subsequently infiltrated the school, engaging in a prolonged 24-hour confrontation with Pakistani forces until all attackers were neutralized. Naqvi, addressing parliament, identified both bombers as Afghan nationals, though Kabul has yet to respond to these allegations. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been mounting, with Islamabad accusing militants based in Afghanistan of orchestrating attacks within its borders. Kabul, however, denies providing sanctuary to such groups. The recent bombings follow last month’s deadly border clashes, which claimed the lives of dozens of soldiers from both sides. These incidents underscore the volatile security situation in the region and the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate hostilities.