Taliban Confirms Border Attack on Pakistani Troops
The Taliban government has confirmed that its fighters attacked Pakistani troops in several mountainous regions along the northern border. The incident marks one of the most serious escalations between the two sides in recent months.
According to a Taliban spokesman, 58 Pakistani military personnel were killed in what he described as “an act of retaliation.” He accused Pakistan of violating Afghan airspace and bombing a local market inside Afghan territory on Thursday.
In response, Pakistan disputed the claim, saying only 23 soldiers had died. The Pakistani military also reported that around 200 Taliban and affiliated militants were neutralized during the clashes.
Pakistan Calls Attacks “Unprovoked”
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the Taliban’s actions, calling the cross-border assault “unprovoked.” He said that civilians were also targeted in the attacks, which he described as “totally unacceptable.”
Naqvi issued a firm warning, saying Pakistan’s forces would respond “with a stone for every brick.” His statement underlined the growing tension between Islamabad and Kabul, both of which accuse each other of cross-border aggression.
Observers say this incident could further strain relations between the two neighboring countries, already facing rising instability along their shared border.
Efforts for diplomatic dialogue are expected, though neither side has shown willingness to de-escalate. As a result, regional security analysts fear the conflict could spill over into broader violence if tensions continue to rise.
