The Ministry of National Defence of Afghanistan said that 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed in retaliatory operations carried out along the Durand Line on Thursday.
The Taliban stated it does not expect a war with Pakistan, blaming tensions on external influence or false expectations of control. It called TTP a Pakistan internal issue and urged dialogue, stressing it fought its war independently without foreign support.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Taliban administration, said on Tuesday that the attack took place at midnight (local time) in the district of Gurbuz.
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul ended in a deadlock, with the Taliban accusing Pakistan of obstruction and irresponsibility. Afghanistan reiterated it will protect its sovereignty, warned Pakistan against testing its patience, and expressed frustration at Islamabad's refusal
The Taliban accused elements within Pakistan's military of destabilising Afghanistan for their own interests. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said these factions falsely blame the Taliban for the rise of the TTP, stressing that Pakistan's militancy problem dates back to 2002 and is rooted
Amid mounting cross-border tensions, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed that Afghanistan was violating the ceasefire, contradicting earlier remarks from Kabul. Afghan officials accused Islamabad's military of obstructing peace efforts and violating Afghan airspace despite earli
Afghanistan seeks good relations with all countries, including the US, focusing on economic and political ties. The Islamic Emirate urged reopening the US Embassy in Kabul, while experts say Washington's long-term policy on engagement with Afghanistan remains uncertain amid ongoing debates a
Taliban Spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid said that though Afghanistan is committed to peaceful resolution, the current incidents are due to acts of aggression by Pakistan.
At least 12 civilians were killed and more than 100 were injured after Pakistani forces launched an attack in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, according to an Afghan official.
In separate statements, they urged Kabul and Islamabad to exercise restraint and resolve their issues through dialogue. The statements also expressed support for all regional and international efforts aimed at establishing peace and stability.