SaralnamaAfghan Taliban attacked Pakistani troops on the northern border. The Taliban called it a retaliation for Pakistan bombing a market inside Afghanistan. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the attacks were unprovoked and warned of a strong response. Both sides used small arms and artillery in the Kunar-Kurram region. Pakistan accused Afghanistan of harboring terrorists, which the Taliban denied. The clash occurred while the Taliban foreign minister was visiting India. Pakistan reported firing at several border locations. Afghanistan had earlier accused Pakistan of violating its airspace. The conflict highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries. (Updated 12 Oct 2025, 07:06 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Afghan Taliban attacked Pakistani troops on the northern border
- The Taliban called it a retaliation for Pakistan bombing a market inside Afghanistan
- Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the attacks were unprovoked and warned of a strong response