Firefights erupt between Pakistani and Afghan forces along the border

Fighting has erupted along the Durand Line as Afghan and Pakistani forces exchange fire in several provinces, marking one of the most serious escalations in months between the two neighbours.

Clashes have flared up again between Afghan and Pakistani border forces following a new wave of tension that has engulfed the frontier. Heavy fighting has been reported along the entire Durand Line, with the fiercest confrontations taking place in Kunar, Nangarhar, and Helmand provinces.

The conflict stems from the activities of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group long accused by Islamabad of carrying out attacks from Afghan soil. In response, the Pakistan Air Force has reportedly launched air strikes in Kabul targeting the group’s leadership.

Pakistan maintains that TTP fighters, sheltered inside Afghanistan, have been staging cross-border raids on its territory. Kabul’s Taliban government, however, firmly denies these claims, condemning Pakistan’s actions as violations of Afghanistan’s sovereignty.

As both sides trade accusations, tensions have reached a critical point. Military units along the border have been placed on the highest state of combat readiness, raising fears that the situation could spiral into a prolonged confrontation.

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