Tensions escalate at Pakistan-Afghanistan border: a new chapter of conflict and diplomatic efforts
On Sunday, a new episode of armed clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, marking a significant escalation resulting from sudden exchanges of fire and exhausting confrontations.
Officials and military sources report a large-scale intensification of hostility between the two nations, which could have long-term consequences for regional stability and security.
The incidents began late Saturday evening when Afghan forces opened fire on Pakistani border positions in response to reportedly carried out airstrikes by Pakistani forces earlier in the week.
This led to series of armed skirmishes that continued into Sunday morning, accompanied by shelling and fires at several key outposts.
The Afghan Defense Ministry reported that their forces completed operations by midnight, assuring no immediate threat to their territory.
Meanwhile, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid emphasized that the situation was stabilized through diplomatic mediation involving Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Pakistani security sources indicated that in retaliation, 19 border posts were seized, and some Taliban strongholds were destroyed.
Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi called for regional security measures, highlighting that terrorism allegedly supported by India and other external actors remains the primary threat.
Afghanistan claimed to have carried out successful night operations, resulting in significant casualties among Pakistani soldiers and the capture of several posts.
Hostilities between the two nations persist, with ongoing accusations and links to armed groups, making the region volatile and potentially explosive.