Afghan Taliban shell Pak border
Summary
Afghanistan’s Taliban forces shelled Pakistani border posts overnight after Pakistan said it foiled a cross-border infiltration attempt by militants. The flare-up follows recent Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan and threatens mediation efforts by regional powers.
Key Points
- Afghanistan's Taliban forces allegedly shelled Pakistani border posts after Pakistan foiled a cross-border infiltration attempt by militants.
- Pakistan said its fighter jets had struck militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan earlier this week, escalating tensions with Kabul.
- The latest violence threatens mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to broker peace between the two countries.
- Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar raised concerns at the U.N. General Assembly about anti-Pakistani militant groups operating in Afghanistan.
