Pakistan Claims Afghan Taliban Forces Fired Mortars on Border Post; Kabul Denies Attack
Summary
Pakistani officials said Afghan Taliban forces fired mortars and heavy weapons at a border post overnight, while Kabul denied any attack. The incident comes amid escalating cross-border violence, airstrikes, and renewed concerns over militant activity and civilian casualties.
Key Points
- Pakistani local officials said Afghan Taliban forces fired mortars and other heavy weapons on a Pakistani border post overnight; Kabul denied the claim.
- Pakistan said its army retaliated after foiling an infiltration attempt from Afghanistan and later neutralized two drones allegedly sent from the Afghan side.
- The latest clashes follow Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan and a series of deadly attacks in Pakistan blamed on the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and affiliated groups.
- Mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia may be affected as tensions rise between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
