Tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border escalated late Friday as heavy firing was exchanged between security forces of both nations, officials confirmed. The incident comes just days after another round of peace negotiations between the two sides ended without any breakthrough.
According to Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, Pakistani forces launched attacks in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Pakistan’s Prime Minister accused Afghan forces of initiating “unprovoked firing” along the Chaman border.
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“Pakistan remains fully alert and committed to ensuring its territorial integrity and the safety of our citizens,” spokesperson Mosharraf Zaidi said in a statement. No casualties were reported as of Saturday morning.
The renewed border flare-up follows attempts in Saudi Arabia earlier this week to salvage the fragile ceasefire between the neighbours. Those talks—part of a broader diplomatic effort led by Qatar, Turkey and Saudi Arabia—failed to resolve ongoing disputes tied to deadly clashes in October.
Islamabad continues to allege that Afghan-based militants have carried out a series of attacks inside Pakistan, including suicide bombings involving Afghan nationals. Kabul has rejected the accusations, insisting it cannot be held responsible for Pakistan’s internal security challenges.
October’s violence, which claimed several dozen lives, marked the most serious border confrontation since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021. Despite agreeing to continue dialogue, the latest exchange of fire underscores the volatility of the border and the fragile state of peace efforts.
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