Pakistani security forces killed several Afghan Taliban fighters after they allegedly attempted to cross into Balochistan province and opened fire along the frontier, state‑run media reported Friday.
The clash comes just a day after Pakistan launched aerial and drone strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan on September 24, targeting what officials described as terrorist hideouts and drone launch sites. The strikes followed what Islamabad called a “deliberate incursion” into its territory by Afghan drones earlier in the week.
Tensions between the neighbours have escalated sharply in recent months, with Pakistan accusing Kabul of harbouring militants responsible for cross‑border attacks. Afghanistan’s government has denied the allegations, insisting such incidents are Pakistan’s internal problem.
The latest violence underscores the fragile state of relations between the two countries, which have already endured their worst fighting in years earlier this February. Analysts warn that the renewed clashes could derail ongoing mediation efforts by China, Turkiye, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, aimed at brokering peace between Islamabad and Kabul.
With both sides trading accusations and military strikes, the border region remains volatile, raising fears of further instability across South Asia.
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