At least five Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants were reported killed in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes on Sunday (Oct 26), as per the Islamabad military. This came amid the meeting of delegations from both countries in Istanbul to ease the tensions.&nbsp;The Pak military claimed that the militants from the other side attempted to cross the border on Friday (Oct 24). Pakistan’s military media wing told news agency Reuters that the infiltrations raised doubts about “the intentions of the government in Afghanistan in regards to addressing the issue of terrorism emanating from its soil.”&nbsp;What's happening?&nbsp;A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them.&nbsp;How did it all start?&nbsp;It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kurnool-bus-accident-tragedy-forensic-report-reveals-drunk-biker-caused-crash-that-killed-20-1761485010510">Did drunk biker cause Kurnool bus crash? Here’s what forensic report reveals</a>&nbsp;The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”.&nbsp;“Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement.

The Pak military claimed that the militants from the other side attempted to cross the border on Friday (Oct 24). 

At least five Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants were reported killed in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes on Sunday (Oct 26), as per the Islamabad military. This came amid the meeting of delegations from both countries in Istanbul to ease the tensions. The Pak military claimed that the militants from the other side attempted to cross the border on Friday (Oct 24). Pakistan’s military media wing told news agency Reuters that the infiltrations raised doubts about “the intentions of the government in Afghanistan in regards to addressing the issue of terrorism emanating from its soil.” What's happening? A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years. Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them. How did it all start? It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan. Also read: Did drunk biker cause Kurnool bus crash? Here’s what forensic report reveals The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”. “Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement.

The Pak military claimed that the militants from the other side attempted to cross the border on Friday (Oct 24).&nbsp;

Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: 5 Pak soldiers, 25 Afghan militants killed

Amid the border clashes with Afghanistan's Taliban, Pakistan has a new problem now - &nbsp;the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). In a video message, the TTP challenged Pakistan’s army chief and Field Marshal Asim Munir to come himself in the battle, "if he had his mother's milk", rather than sending his soldiers.

Releasing a few clips on social media, the TTP was seen with militants and weapons. The videos included the footage of an October 8 ambush in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram, in which 22 Pakistani soldiers were claimed to have been killed.&nbsp;In one of the shared clips, a senior TTP member was seen telling the camera and threatening Asim Munir to face them and lead the battles by himself, "if" he is a man. As per the Pakistani officials, the senior member of identified as Kazim. He is the same person; the Pakistani authorities announced a reward of 10 crore on.&nbsp;Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes&nbsp;A temporary ceasefire of 48 hours was announced by Pakistan in the clashes. As per Reuters, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration have agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours starting 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday (Oct 15).&nbsp;This came after at least 15 more civilians were killed in the Taliban ruling nation, whereas they were reported dead. While Reuters reported at least six Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with militants near the Afghan border, Afghan officials told AFP news agency that 15 civilians were dead and dozens were injured in the fresh violence on the border between the two countries.&nbsp;How did it all start?&nbsp;It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan.&nbsp;The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”.&nbsp;“Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement.&nbsp;What triggered the clashes?

Afghanistan experienced two major bomb blasts on Thursday Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan’s “sovereign territory”.

Releasing a few clips on social media, the TTP was seen with militants and weapons. The videos included the footage of an October 8 ambush in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kurram, in which 22 Pakistani soldiers were claimed to have been killed.

Amid the border clashes with Afghanistan's Taliban, Pakistan has a new problem now - the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). In a video message, the TTP challenged Pakistan’s army chief and Field Marshal Asim Munir to come himself in the battle, "if he had his mother's milk", rather than sending his soldiers.

Releasing a few clips on social media, the TTP was seen with militants and weapons. The videos included the footage of an October 8 ambush in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram, in which 22 Pakistani soldiers were claimed to have been killed.

'Fight us if you have had your mother's milk': Pakistani Taliban to Asim Munir

The Durand Line, a 2,640-km border drawn by the British in 1893, was meant to separate British India from Afghanistan. Over a century later, it remains one of the world’s most disputed frontiers, unrecognised by Kabul and fuelling endless tensions.

'A border that refused to die': Why no one recognises the 'Durand line' between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are set to take place in Qatar’s Doha on Saturday (Oct 18). This comes after Islamabad launched air strikes, killing at least 10, violating the ceasefire that had temporarily brought calm at the border. Ahead of the talks, Pakistan said that it does not seek escalation, while the Taliban government warned that Kabul “reserves the right to respond”.Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan remains committed to peace, but blamed Pakistan for the recent hostilities between the two countries.“As previously agreed, negotiations with the Pakistani side are scheduled to take place today in Doha. In this regard, a high-level delegation of the Islamic Emirate, led by the Honorable Minister of Defense, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, has departed for Doha,” Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid wrote in a post on X.Condemning the recent attacks by Pakistan, he added, “However, last night, Pakistani military forces once again conducted airstrikes on civilian areas in Paktika, resulting in the martyrdom and injury of a number of civilians. The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the repeated crimes of the Pakistani forces and the violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Such acts are deemed provocative and are viewed as deliberate attempts to prolong the conflict.”Mujahid further said that Afghanistan “reserves the right to respond to these violations,” although its forces have been instructed to “refrain” from launching any new military operations at the time. He reiterated Kabul’s stance on peaceful resolutions, adding that recent incidents were a result of Pakistani aggression.<h2>Pakistan says ‘not seeking escalation’</h2>Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that Islamabad “does not seek escalation” despite the recent strikes.“The talks will focus on immediate measures to end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan emanating from Afghanistan and restore peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border,” the ministry said in a statement on X. “Pakistan does not seek escalation but urges the Afghan Taliban authorities to honour their commitments to the international community and address Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns by taking verifiable action against terrorist entities, including the FAK/TTP and FAH/BLA.”“Pakistan appreciates the mediation efforts of Qatar and hopes these discussions contribute to peace and stability in the region.”Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and intelligence chief Asim Malik will be leading the delegation for the talks in Doha.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan remains committed to peace, but blamed Pakistan for the recent hostilities between the two countries.

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are set to take place in Qatar’s Doha on Saturday (Oct 18). This comes after Islamabad launched air strikes, killing at least 10, violating the ceasefire that had temporarily brought calm at the border. Ahead of the talks, Pakistan said that it does not seek escalation, while the Taliban government warned that Kabul “reserves the right to respond”. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan remains committed to peace, but blamed Pakistan for the recent hostilities between the two countries. “As previously agreed, negotiations with the Pakistani side are scheduled to take place today in Doha. In this regard, a high-level delegation of the Islamic Emirate, led by the Honorable Minister of Defense, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, has departed for Doha,” Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid wrote in a post on X. Condemning the recent attacks by Pakistan, he added, “However, last night, Pakistani military forces once again conducted airstrikes on civilian areas in Paktika, resulting in the martyrdom and injury of a number of civilians. The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the repeated crimes of the Pakistani forces and the violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Such acts are deemed provocative and are viewed as deliberate attempts to prolong the conflict.” Mujahid further said that Afghanistan “reserves the right to respond to these violations,” although its forces have been instructed to “refrain” from launching any new military operations at the time. He reiterated Kabul’s stance on peaceful resolutions, adding that recent incidents were a result of Pakistani aggression. Pakistan says ‘not seeking escalation’ Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that Islamabad “does not seek escalation” despite the recent strikes. “The talks will focus on immediate measures to end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan emanating from Afghanistan and restore peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border,” the ministry said in a statement on X. “Pakistan does not seek escalation but urges the Afghan Taliban authorities to honour their commitments to the international community and address Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns by taking verifiable action against terrorist entities, including the FAK/TTP and FAH/BLA.” “Pakistan appreciates the mediation efforts of Qatar and hopes these discussions contribute to peace and stability in the region.” Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and intelligence chief Asim Malik will be leading the delegation for the talks in Doha.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan remains committed to peace, but blamed Pakistan for the recent hostilities between the two countries.

Can Doha talks lead to peace? Afghanistan says ‘right to respond’ as Pakistan claims not seeking escalation

In the aftermath of Pakistani military strikes,&nbsp;Afghanistan Cricket Board has hoped that other cricket boards will condemn the strikes that killed young Afghan cricketers. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Spokesperson&nbsp;Sayed Naseem Sadaat said, “our management will be definitely in coordination with the other boards.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricketers-afghanistan-withdraws-from-tri-series-involving-pakistan-as-deadly-air-strikes-kill-three-cricketers-1760758200638">Afghanistan withdraws from tri-series involving Pakistan as deadly air strikes kill three cricketers</a> &nbsp;Yesterday, Pakistani airstrikes targeted residential areas in Afghanistan's Paktika province, killing at least three aspiring Afghan cricketers—Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—along with five other civilians during a gathering after a friendly match.&nbsp;The strikes violated a fragile 48-hour ceasefire amid escalating border clashes. In response, the Afghanistan Cricket Board withdrew from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series in Pakistan.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cricket-rashid-khan-condemns-pakistan-airstrikes-that-killed-3-afghan-cricketers-pakistan-afghanistan-war-1760754982646"> Rashid Khan condemns Pakistan airstrikes that killed 3 Afghan cricketers</a><h3>Excerpts from the full interview:</h3>Sidhant Sibal: Yesterday we saw the brutal attack by the Pakistani military in which young Afghan cricketers were killed. So your reaction?&nbsp;Sayed Naseem Sadaat:&nbsp;Yes, unfortunately, yesterday, in the Paktika Province of Afghanistan, in the district of Urgun, due to the aerial bombardment of Pakistan state, a number of our civilian people were martyred and three of the martyrs were Afghan cricketers. The local cricketers who had come to the capital of Paktika province for a tournament, and when they were back to the district, they were all together at a place, at a house, and they were martyred in the aerial bombardment by Pakistan state. So unfortunately, we are very sad to hear that, we condemn this incident, and as a result, we are not participating in the tri-series that was going to be hosted by Pakistan in November.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: Is the Afghan Cricket Board planning more actions, other than, of course, the withdrawing from the Tri nation T 20 series in Pakistan in November. Sayed Naseem Sadaat: We will be looking in the future, because for us, our national interests are a priority. We will be, as per the situation, looking to the highest interest of our country. We will take further decisions.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: Any expectations from other cricket boards globally, whether it's Indian Cricket Board, whether it's the English, whether it's the Australian, then have you reached out to them? Sayed Naseem Sadaat:&nbsp;Well, we just say that cricket and all the sports, they have the message of peace, and everyone around the world should condemn such brutal attacks that killed innocent people, particularly the cricket players who carry the peace message, it's condemnable, and everybody should condemn such type of barbaric attacks and incidents.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: What's the response of the other cricketers, Afghan cricketers, we have seen Rashid Khan reacting, but do we expect more reactions coming in from the Afghan cricketers..Sayed Naseem Sadaat:&nbsp; I'm sure the cricket friends and the cricket fraternity would have been following the social media and they would have definitely noticed the comments of Afghan cricketers. All of them condemned this attack, and all of them say that cricket is a game that carries the message of peace, and during such wars, attacking and targeting innocent people, civilian people, cricketers, this is against all the rules and norms of the world, and everybody condemn it. Sidhant Sibal: Any expectations from the Indian side?&nbsp;Sayed Naseem Sadaat:&nbsp;Well, our management will be definitely in coordination with the other boards. So whenever we get any new decision, any new information, we will definitely share that with the media.

After Pakistani airstrikes killed 3 Afghan cricketers in Paktika, the Afghanistan Cricket Board condemned the attack and withdrew from the Pakistan-hosted tri-series. ACB spokesperson urged global cricket boards to denounce the strikes, calling them an attack on peace and sports.

In the aftermath of Pakistani military strikes, Afghanistan Cricket Board has hoped that other cricket boards will condemn the strikes that killed young Afghan cricketers. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Spokesperson Sayed Naseem Sadaat said, “our management will be definitely in coordination with the other boards.” Read More | Afghanistan withdraws from tri-series involving Pakistan as deadly air strikes kill three cricketers Yesterday, Pakistani airstrikes targeted residential areas in Afghanistan's Paktika province, killing at least three aspiring Afghan cricketers—Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—along with five other civilians during a gathering after a friendly match. The strikes violated a fragile 48-hour ceasefire amid escalating border clashes. In response, the Afghanistan Cricket Board withdrew from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series in Pakistan. Read More | Rashid Khan condemns Pakistan airstrikes that killed 3 Afghan cricketers Excerpts from the full interview: Sidhant Sibal: Yesterday we saw the brutal attack by the Pakistani military in which young Afghan cricketers were killed. So your reaction? Sayed Naseem Sadaat: Yes, unfortunately, yesterday, in the Paktika Province of Afghanistan, in the district of Urgun, due to the aerial bombardment of Pakistan state, a number of our civilian people were martyred and three of the martyrs were Afghan cricketers. The local cricketers who had come to the capital of Paktika province for a tournament, and when they were back to the district, they were all together at a place, at a house, and they were martyred in the aerial bombardment by Pakistan state. So unfortunately, we are very sad to hear that, we condemn this incident, and as a result, we are not participating in the tri-series that was going to be hosted by Pakistan in November. Sidhant Sibal: Is the Afghan Cricket Board planning more actions, other than, of course, the withdrawing from the Tri nation T 20 series in Pakistan in November. Sayed Naseem Sadaat: We will be looking in the future, because for us, our national interests are a priority. We will be, as per the situation, looking to the highest interest of our country. We will take further decisions. Sidhant Sibal: Any expectations from other cricket boards globally, whether it's Indian Cricket Board, whether it's the English, whether it's the Australian, then have you reached out to them? Sayed Naseem Sadaat: Well, we just say that cricket and all the sports, they have the message of peace, and everyone around the world should condemn such brutal attacks that killed innocent people, particularly the cricket players who carry the peace message, it's condemnable, and everybody should condemn such type of barbaric attacks and incidents. Sidhant Sibal: What's the response of the other cricketers, Afghan cricketers, we have seen Rashid Khan reacting, but do we expect more reactions coming in from the Afghan cricketers.. Sayed Naseem Sadaat: I'm sure the cricket friends and the cricket fraternity would have been following the social media and they would have definitely noticed the comments of Afghan cricketers. All of them condemned this attack, and all of them say that cricket is a game that carries the message of peace, and during such wars, attacking and targeting innocent people, civilian people, cricketers, this is against all the rules and norms of the world, and everybody condemn it. Sidhant Sibal: Any expectations from the Indian side? Sayed Naseem Sadaat: Well, our management will be definitely in coordination with the other boards. So whenever we get any new decision, any new information, we will definitely share that with the media.

After Pakistani airstrikes killed 3 Afghan cricketers in Paktika, the Afghanistan Cricket Board condemned the attack and withdrew from the Pakistan-hosted tri-series. ACB spokesperson urged global cricket boards to denounce the strikes, calling them an attack on peace and sports.

In the aftermath of Pakistani strikes, Afghan cricket board hopes other cricket boards will condemn the attack

As Pakistan broke the 48-hour ceasefire with Afghan Taliban and conducted airstrike in several districts of Paktika province, US President Donald Trump, who likes to portray himself as ‘President of Peace’ has said that it will be easy for him to solve the conflict. Pakistan and Afghanistan are involved in a deadly clash since a week. A truce was reached for 48-hour but Pakistan allegedly violated the understanding. However, Taliban extended the truce till talks between the two sides are held in Doha. At least 10 people were killed in the airstrike including three Afghan cricketers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-extends-ceasefire-despite-pakistan-s-truce-violation-3-afghan-cricketers-killed-in-airstrike-1760752265180">Taliban extends ceasefire despite Pakistan's truce violation; 3 Afghan cricketers killed in airstrike</a>&nbsp;During a working lunch with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, Donald Trump remarked that he was aware of Pakistan’s attack or ongoing conflict with Afghanistan. He claimed that resolving the issue would be easy for him if needed. While emphasizing that his primary responsibility was running the United States, he stated that he enjoyed resolving conflicts because he wanted to stop people from being killed. Trump said, “Although I do understand that Pakistan attacked, or there is an attack going on with Afghanistan. That's an easy one for me to solve if I have to solve it. In the meantime, I have to run the USA, but I love solving wars. You know why? I like stopping people from being killed, and I've saved millions and millions of lives.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-minister-baselessly-claims-afghan-taliban-fighting-india-s-proxy-war-1760593863943">'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant</a> Trump further reiterated his claims of solving wars and expressed his desire for the Nobel Peace Prize. Without naming 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, he called her a ‘nice woman.’ “I have solved eight wars. Go to Rwanda and the Congo, talk about India and Pakistan. Look at all of the wars that we solved, and every time I solved, when they say if you solve the next one, you're gonna get the Nobel Prize. I didn't get a Nobel Prize. Somebody got it who is a very nice woman. I don't know who she is, but she was very generous. I don't care about all that stuff. I just care about saving lives," he said.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-afghans-have-always-been-loyal-to-india-explosions-rock-kabul-within-48-hours-of-pak-minister-vowing-big-action-what-happened-1760061090838"> 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened</a>

After Pakistan violated a 48-hour ceasefire with the Afghan Taliban by launching airstrikes in Paktika, killing at least 10, including 3 Afghan cricketers, US President Trump called the conflict "easy" to resolve. He reiterated his peace efforts and desire for a Nobel Prize 

As Pakistan broke the 48-hour ceasefire with Afghan Taliban and conducted airstrike in several districts of Paktika province, US President Donald Trump, who likes to portray himself as ‘President of Peace’ has said that it will be easy for him to solve the conflict. Pakistan and Afghanistan are involved in a deadly clash since a week. A truce was reached for 48-hour but Pakistan allegedly violated the understanding. However, Taliban extended the truce till talks between the two sides are held in Doha. At least 10 people were killed in the airstrike including three Afghan cricketers. Read More | Taliban extends ceasefire despite Pakistan's truce violation; 3 Afghan cricketers killed in airstrike During a working lunch with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, Donald Trump remarked that he was aware of Pakistan’s attack or ongoing conflict with Afghanistan. He claimed that resolving the issue would be easy for him if needed. While emphasizing that his primary responsibility was running the United States, he stated that he enjoyed resolving conflicts because he wanted to stop people from being killed. Trump said, “Although I do understand that Pakistan attacked, or there is an attack going on with Afghanistan. That's an easy one for me to solve if I have to solve it. In the meantime, I have to run the USA, but I love solving wars. You know why? I like stopping people from being killed, and I've saved millions and millions of lives.” Read More | 'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant Trump further reiterated his claims of solving wars and expressed his desire for the Nobel Peace Prize. Without naming 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, he called her a ‘nice woman.’ “I have solved eight wars. Go to Rwanda and the Congo, talk about India and Pakistan. Look at all of the wars that we solved, and every time I solved, when they say if you solve the next one, you're gonna get the Nobel Prize. I didn't get a Nobel Prize. Somebody got it who is a very nice woman. I don't know who she is, but she was very generous. I don't care about all that stuff. I just care about saving lives," he said. Read More | 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened

After Pakistan violated a 48-hour ceasefire with the Afghan Taliban by launching airstrikes in Paktika, killing at least 10, including 3 Afghan cricketers, US President Trump called the conflict "easy" to resolve. He reiterated his peace efforts and desire for a Nobel Prize&nbsp;

'That's an easy one for me...': Trump, who loves 'solving wars,' hints at resolving Afghan-Pakistan conflict next

As Taliban accused Pakistan of breaking the 48-hour truce amid deadly clashes, Taliban officials said that at least 10 people were killed in the attack. Later, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) revealed that three local Afghan cricketers from the Urgun District in Paktika Province died in the Pakistani airstrike. Soon after, he ACB announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series involving Pakistan. Even as the Taliban vowed to ‘retaliate’ but the two &nbsp;sides agreed to extend their 48-hour ceasefire until the conclusion of talks in Doha. This came also after deadly suicide attack near the Afghan border that killed seven Pakistani soldiers and wounded 13 others.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-minister-baselessly-claims-afghan-taliban-fighting-india-s-proxy-war-1760593863943">'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant</a><h2>What was the ACB statement?</h2>The ACB in a statement said, “The players had earlier traveled to Sharana, the capital of Paktika province, to participate in a friendly cricket match. After returning home to Urgun, they were targeted during a gathering. The ACB considers this a great loss for Afghanistan’s sports community, its athletes, and the cricketing family. The ACB also extends its deepest condolences and solidarity to the bereaved families of the martyrs and to the people of Paktika Province.” It added, "In response of this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from participating in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan, scheduled to be played in late November."<h2>Why are these neighbours exchanging deadliest fire in years</h2>Pakistan and Afghanistan share a long, complicated history shaped by their rugged 1,600-mile border, known as the Durand Line, which has been a source of frequent clashes. Pakistan supported the Taliban during their insurgency against the Afghan government in the early 2000s, aiming to influence the region’s political landscape. But, historically, Pakistan has blamed the Afghan Taliban government for harbouring the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group blamed for many attacks inside Pakistan. Since the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul in 2021, violence in Pakistan has increased, heightening tensions between the two neighbours. The return of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) intensified violence, with hundreds of attacks targeting Pakistani forces. In response to recent assaults, Pakistan closed major border crossings and made clear it will not tolerate Afghan soil being used for attacks.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-afghans-have-always-been-loyal-to-india-explosions-rock-kabul-within-48-hours-of-pak-minister-vowing-big-action-what-happened-1760061090838"> 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened</a>&nbsp;Adding to the complexity is the “India factor.” Pakistan sees India as a rival vying for influence in Afghanistan. Pakistan closely tracked Taliban’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's India visit. Blaming New Delhi, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged that Kabul is fighting ‘India’s proxy war' with Islamabad. Earlier, he said that Afghans “have always been loyal to India and against Pakistan in the past and present, and they would continue to remain the same in the future as well." Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also described the Afghan people as “enemies” of Pakistan.&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-vs-afghanistan-border-clash-durand-line-an-unfinished-legacy-of-british-colonialism-still-festers-and-causes-rivalry-1760509007759/amp">Pakistan vs Afghanistan border clash: Durand Line, an unfinished legacy of British colonialism, still festers and causes rivalry</a>

Amid deadly border clashes, the Taliban accused Pakistan of violating a 48-hour truce, killing at least 10, including 3 Afghan cricketers in an airstrike. In response, ACB withdrew from a T20I series. Despite tensions, both sides extended the ceasefire during ongoing Doha talks.

As Taliban accused Pakistan of breaking the 48-hour truce amid deadly clashes, Taliban officials said that at least 10 people were killed in the attack. Later, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) revealed that three local Afghan cricketers from the Urgun District in Paktika Province died in the Pakistani airstrike. Soon after, he ACB announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series involving Pakistan. Even as the Taliban vowed to ‘retaliate’ but the two sides agreed to extend their 48-hour ceasefire until the conclusion of talks in Doha. This came also after deadly suicide attack near the Afghan border that killed seven Pakistani soldiers and wounded 13 others. Read More | 'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant What was the ACB statement? The ACB in a statement said, “The players had earlier traveled to Sharana, the capital of Paktika province, to participate in a friendly cricket match. After returning home to Urgun, they were targeted during a gathering. The ACB considers this a great loss for Afghanistan’s sports community, its athletes, and the cricketing family. The ACB also extends its deepest condolences and solidarity to the bereaved families of the martyrs and to the people of Paktika Province.” It added, "In response of this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from participating in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan, scheduled to be played in late November." Why are these neighbours exchanging deadliest fire in years Pakistan and Afghanistan share a long, complicated history shaped by their rugged 1,600-mile border, known as the Durand Line, which has been a source of frequent clashes. Pakistan supported the Taliban during their insurgency against the Afghan government in the early 2000s, aiming to influence the region’s political landscape. But, historically, Pakistan has blamed the Afghan Taliban government for harbouring the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group blamed for many attacks inside Pakistan. Since the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul in 2021, violence in Pakistan has increased, heightening tensions between the two neighbours. The return of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) intensified violence, with hundreds of attacks targeting Pakistani forces. In response to recent assaults, Pakistan closed major border crossings and made clear it will not tolerate Afghan soil being used for attacks. Read More | 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened Adding to the complexity is the “India factor.” Pakistan sees India as a rival vying for influence in Afghanistan. Pakistan closely tracked Taliban’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's India visit. Blaming New Delhi, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged that Kabul is fighting ‘India’s proxy war' with Islamabad. Earlier, he said that Afghans “have always been loyal to India and against Pakistan in the past and present, and they would continue to remain the same in the future as well." Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also described the Afghan people as “enemies” of Pakistan. Read more | Pakistan vs Afghanistan border clash: Durand Line, an unfinished legacy of British colonialism, still festers and causes rivalry

Amid deadly border clashes, the Taliban accused Pakistan of violating a 48-hour truce, killing at least 10, including 3 Afghan cricketers in an airstrike. In response, ACB withdrew from a T20I series. Despite tensions, both sides extended the ceasefire during ongoing Doha talks.

Taliban extends ceasefire despite Pakistan's truce violation; 3 Afghan cricketers killed in airstrike

India on Thursday (Oct 17) said that it was an old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbours for its internal failures, after Pakistani minister claimed that Afghan Taliban was "fighting a proxy war" on behalf of New Delhi. In the weekly media briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal slammed Pakistan stating that it is the country that “hosts terrorist organisations and sponsors terrorist activities.” He then added that Pakistan has a old habit of putting blame on neighbours. He also claimed that Islamabad is not happy with Afghanistan exercising its sovereignty over its own territories. The MEA spokesperson mentioned that India was closely monitoring the fragile ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-minister-baselessly-claims-afghan-taliban-fighting-india-s-proxy-war-1760593863943">'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant</a>&nbsp;"We are closely monitoring the situation. Pakistan hosts terrorist organisations and sponsors terrorist activities. It is a old habit of Pakistan to put blame on neighbours…Pakistan is infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty over its own territories. India remains fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Afghanistan," Jaiswal said.<h2>What exactly did Pak minister say?</h2>Amid increasing hostility between Pakistan and Afghanistan and deadly clashes on the border, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has blamed India. Issuing a baseless allegation, Asif highlighted the timing of the clashes at the border and said that it happened during Afghani foreign minister's India visit. Slamming the Taliban, Asif alleged that it is fighting ‘India’s proxy war.' This came after both the countries agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours starting 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday (Oct 15).&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-afghans-have-always-been-loyal-to-india-explosions-rock-kabul-within-48-hours-of-pak-minister-vowing-big-action-what-happened-1760061090838"> 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened</a>&nbsp;Speaking to Geo News, Asif said, "I have my doubts that the ceasefire will hold, because the decisions of the [Afghan] Taliban are being sponsored by Delhi…Right now, Kabul is fighting a proxy war for Delhi." Pointing fingers at Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's India visit, he alleged that some ulterior “plans” were hatched during the six-day India visit. However, Asif did not provide any proof of his claims. Earlier, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had described the Afghan people as “enemies” of Pakistan, claiming that despite Pakistan showing them respect, they had responded with betrayal. Echoing similar sentiments, Asif said in an interview that Afghans “have always been loyal to India and against Pakistan in the past and present, and they would continue to remain the same in the future as well."&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-vs-afghanistan-border-clash-durand-line-an-unfinished-legacy-of-british-colonialism-still-festers-and-causes-rivalry-1760509007759/amp">Pakistan vs Afghanistan border clash: Durand Line, an unfinished legacy of British colonialism, still festers and causes rivalry</a>

India rebuked Pakistan for accusing the Afghan Taliban of fighting a proxy war for New Delhi. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan regularly blames neighbours for internal failures and sponsors terrorism. 

India on Thursday (Oct 17) said that it was an old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbours for its internal failures, after Pakistani minister claimed that Afghan Taliban was "fighting a proxy war" on behalf of New Delhi. In the weekly media briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal slammed Pakistan stating that it is the country that “hosts terrorist organisations and sponsors terrorist activities.” He then added that Pakistan has a old habit of putting blame on neighbours. He also claimed that Islamabad is not happy with Afghanistan exercising its sovereignty over its own territories. The MEA spokesperson mentioned that India was closely monitoring the fragile ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Read More | 'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant "We are closely monitoring the situation. Pakistan hosts terrorist organisations and sponsors terrorist activities. It is a old habit of Pakistan to put blame on neighbours…Pakistan is infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty over its own territories. India remains fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Afghanistan," Jaiswal said. What exactly did Pak minister say? Amid increasing hostility between Pakistan and Afghanistan and deadly clashes on the border, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has blamed India. Issuing a baseless allegation, Asif highlighted the timing of the clashes at the border and said that it happened during Afghani foreign minister's India visit. Slamming the Taliban, Asif alleged that it is fighting ‘India’s proxy war.' This came after both the countries agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours starting 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday (Oct 15). Read More | 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened Speaking to Geo News, Asif said, "I have my doubts that the ceasefire will hold, because the decisions of the [Afghan] Taliban are being sponsored by Delhi…Right now, Kabul is fighting a proxy war for Delhi." Pointing fingers at Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's India visit, he alleged that some ulterior “plans” were hatched during the six-day India visit. However, Asif did not provide any proof of his claims. Earlier, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had described the Afghan people as “enemies” of Pakistan, claiming that despite Pakistan showing them respect, they had responded with betrayal. Echoing similar sentiments, Asif said in an interview that Afghans “have always been loyal to India and against Pakistan in the past and present, and they would continue to remain the same in the future as well." Read more | Pakistan vs Afghanistan border clash: Durand Line, an unfinished legacy of British colonialism, still festers and causes rivalry

India rebuked Pakistan for accusing the Afghan Taliban of fighting a proxy war for New Delhi. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan regularly blames neighbours for internal failures and sponsors terrorism.&nbsp;

'Hosting terrorist groups and blaming neighbours': India issues stern response after Khawaja Asif blames Delhi for clashes with Afghan Taliban

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Islamabad is willing for a permanent ceasefire with Afghanistan but claimed “the ball is in the Taliban’s court”. Sharif said that if Afghanistan wants to resolve the issue and is willing to address Pakistan’s demands in 48 hours, “then we are ready for them.” He also reiterated that Pakistani Taliban militants should be eliminated and that Afghan territory should not be used to plot attacks. Tensions escalated between Afghanistan and Pakistan for the second time in a week on Wednesday when overnight clashes led to the death of dozens of civilians and troops, but a halt was announced soon after both agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire.&nbsp;The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan claimed that at least 17 people were killed and over 300 were injured in Pakistani strikes in the Spin Boldak region in Kandahar.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-china-vs-the-world-us-will-neither-be-commanded-nor-controlled-says-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-1760543539998">‘It’s China vs. the world’: US will ‘neither be commanded nor controlled,’ says treasury secretary Scott Bessent</a><h2>Truce requested by Kabul, claims Pak; on insistence of Pakistani side, says Afghan</h2>&nbsp;However, after the temporary ceasefire for 48 hours came into force on Wednesday, the Pakistani foreign ministry said that the truce was requested by Kabul. In contrast, Afghan Taliban’s Zabihullah Mujahid said the ceasefire was due to the “insistence of the Pakistani side”.&nbsp;Addressing the federal cabinet on Thursday after the latest round of conflict, Shehbaz Sharif said that the Afghan side had requested a ceasefire and made a formal request. “Yesterday we decided the temporary 48-hour ceasefire [and] the message has been sent that if they want to fulfil our justified conditions through talks, then we are ready. The ball is in their court.”&nbsp;"If in 48 hours they want to resolve the issues and address our genuine demands, then we are ready for them," Sharif said, reiterating that the Pakistani Taliban should be eliminated and that Afghan territory not be used to plot attacks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-peace-comes-through-strength-hegseth-warns-russia-of-costs-if-ukraine-war-does-not-end-1760552646712">‘Peace comes through strength’: Hegseth warns Russia of ‘costs’ if Ukraine war does not end</a><h2>Pakistan facing resurgence of attacks on its security forces</h2>&nbsp;Pakistan is facing a resurgence of attacks against its security forces on its western border with Afghanistan, led by the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP)—the Pakistani Taliban—and its affiliates.&nbsp;Pakistan alleges that Afghanistan is a safe haven for the terror outfit Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which plans attacks on Pakistani soil. Afghanistan denies the allegations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-s-fight-against-terror-will-continue-with-full-force-says-netanyahu-at-oct-7-memorial-1760623627618">Israel’s fight against terror will ‘continue with full force,’ says Netanyahu at Oct. 7 memorial</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, the Taliban accuses the Pakistani military of spreading misinformation about Afghanistan, provoking border tensions, and sheltering ISIS-linked militants to undermine its stability and sovereignty.&nbsp;Tensions spiked last week when explosions rocked Afghan territory, including the capital, which Taliban officials blamed on Pakistan. &nbsp;The blasts occurred while Afghanistan’s foreign minister was on a diplomatic visit to India, Pakistan’s longtime rival.Afghan Taliban forces launched an offensive near the border in response.&nbsp;WATCH: Russia-Ukraine: Zelensky-Trump To Meet On Future Of War<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-zelensky-trump-to-meet-on-future-of-war-1760630004717/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-zelensky-trump-to-meet-on-future-of-war-1760630004717/embed</a>&nbsp;

While Islamabad says Afghan territory should not be used to plot attacks on its soil, Taliban accuses the Pakistani military of spreading misinformation about Afghanistan, provoking border tensions, and sheltering ISIS-linked militants to undermine its stability and sovereignty

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Islamabad is willing for a permanent ceasefire with Afghanistan but claimed “the ball is in the Taliban’s court”. Sharif said that if Afghanistan wants to resolve the issue and is willing to address Pakistan’s demands in 48 hours, “then we are ready for them.” He also reiterated that Pakistani Taliban militants should be eliminated and that Afghan territory should not be used to plot attacks. Tensions escalated between Afghanistan and Pakistan for the second time in a week on Wednesday when overnight clashes led to the death of dozens of civilians and troops, but a halt was announced soon after both agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan claimed that at least 17 people were killed and over 300 were injured in Pakistani strikes in the Spin Boldak region in Kandahar. Also Read: ‘It’s China vs. the world’: US will ‘neither be commanded nor controlled,’ says treasury secretary Scott Bessent Truce requested by Kabul, claims Pak; on insistence of Pakistani side, says Afghan However, after the temporary ceasefire for 48 hours came into force on Wednesday, the Pakistani foreign ministry said that the truce was requested by Kabul. In contrast, Afghan Taliban’s Zabihullah Mujahid said the ceasefire was due to the “insistence of the Pakistani side”. Addressing the federal cabinet on Thursday after the latest round of conflict, Shehbaz Sharif said that the Afghan side had requested a ceasefire and made a formal request. “Yesterday we decided the temporary 48-hour ceasefire [and] the message has been sent that if they want to fulfil our justified conditions through talks, then we are ready. The ball is in their court.” "If in 48 hours they want to resolve the issues and address our genuine demands, then we are ready for them," Sharif said, reiterating that the Pakistani Taliban should be eliminated and that Afghan territory not be used to plot attacks. Also Read: ‘Peace comes through strength’: Hegseth warns Russia of ‘costs’ if Ukraine war does not end Pakistan facing resurgence of attacks on its security forces Pakistan is facing a resurgence of attacks against its security forces on its western border with Afghanistan, led by the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP)—the Pakistani Taliban—and its affiliates. Pakistan alleges that Afghanistan is a safe haven for the terror outfit Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which plans attacks on Pakistani soil. Afghanistan denies the allegations. Also Read: Israel’s fight against terror will ‘continue with full force,’ says Netanyahu at Oct. 7 memorial On the other hand, the Taliban accuses the Pakistani military of spreading misinformation about Afghanistan, provoking border tensions, and sheltering ISIS-linked militants to undermine its stability and sovereignty. Tensions spiked last week when explosions rocked Afghan territory, including the capital, which Taliban officials blamed on Pakistan. The blasts occurred while Afghanistan’s foreign minister was on a diplomatic visit to India, Pakistan’s longtime rival. Afghan Taliban forces launched an offensive near the border in response. WATCH: Russia-Ukraine: Zelensky-Trump To Meet On Future Of War https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-zelensky-trump-to-meet-on-future-of-war-1760630004717/embed

While Islamabad says Afghan territory should not be used to plot attacks on its soil, Taliban accuses the Pakistani military of spreading misinformation about Afghanistan, provoking border tensions, and sheltering ISIS-linked militants to undermine its stability and sovereignty

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says ‘ball in Taliban’s court’ for permanent Afghan truce

The recent intensification of conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, marking the most severe clash in decades, has been overshadowed by the presence of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader whom Islamabad holds responsible for frequent attacks on its soil. Despite a temporary ceasefire announced Wednesday (October 16), Pakistan's core concern remains the safe haven of TTP leader, Noor Wali Mehsud, and his inner circle in Afghanistan.&nbsp;Pakistani authorities claim that a recent airstrike in Kabul targeted an armoured vehicle likely carrying Mehsud. Although militants and local officials suggest he survived, a message allegedly from Mehsud has since been released, and Pakistan has not confirmed its involvement in the attack — the first of its kind since the 2022 US strike on Al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri. The Afghan Taliban has firmly denied harbouring the TTP, accusing Pakistan of providing shelter to their own rivals, the Islamic State group.<h2>Who is Noor Wali Mehsud?</h2>Mehsud ascended to the leadership of the TTP in 2018 after a series of drone strikes killed his predecessors. By then, the group had been largely driven out of Pakistan by military offensives, finding refuge in Afghanistan. Under his leadership, the TTP has experienced a revival, both in terms of strategy and unity, due to Mehsud's diplomatic acumen and his ability to unite factionalised groups.&nbsp;Though initially born out of religious extremism, Mehsud has shifted the TTP's focus toward Pashtun nationalism, aligning his cause with the rights of Pashtun tribes in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is said to have crafted at least three books on the group’s ideology, with one detailing their origins during the struggle against British colonialism. The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021 opened up new opportunities for the TTP, giving them access to more resources and unimpeded movement. Attacks against Pakistan, particularly along the Afghan border, have steadily increased.&nbsp;Unlike earlier TTP strategies, which targeted civilians with devastating attacks, including the infamous 2014 school massacre, Mehsud has pushed the group to focus on military and police targets. His rhetoric, which critiques Pakistan's military leadership as anti-Islamic and politically corrupt, has found a receptive audience in certain quarters of the TTP.The Pakistani military, however, accuses the TTP of distorting Islam and alleges it has ties with India — a claim New Delhi vehemently denies.<h2>Tribal roots and demands</h2>Mehsud’s ideological fusion of religious zeal and Pashtun nationalism underpins the group’s current insurgency. His vision aligns with that of the Afghan Taliban, seeking to impose a similar governmental system in Pakistan's border regions. Yet, despite his leadership and ideological drive, the TTP lacks widespread public support within Pakistan, including in the northwest where the group once had a stronghold. Recent unofficial talks mediated by tribal leaders revealed the TTP’s demands, which included the imposition of Islamic law in Pakistan's tribal areas, the withdrawal of Pakistan’s military, and the group's return to their former strongholds. Pakistani officials, however, have rejected these demands.

Who is Noor Wali Mehsud? TTP leader behind the escalating clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan

The recent intensification of conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, marking the most severe clash in decades, has been overshadowed by the presence of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader whom Islamabad holds responsible for frequent attacks on its soil. Despite a temporary ceasefire announced Wednesday (October 16), Pakistan's core concern remains the safe haven of TTP leader, Noor Wali Mehsud, and his inner circle in Afghanistan. Pakistani authorities claim that a recent airstrike in Kabul targeted an armoured vehicle likely carrying Mehsud. Although militants and local officials suggest he survived, a message allegedly from Mehsud has since been released, and Pakistan has not confirmed its involvement in the attack — the first of its kind since the 2022 US strike on Al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri. The Afghan Taliban has firmly denied harbouring the TTP, accusing Pakistan of providing shelter to their own rivals, the Islamic State group. Who is Noor Wali Mehsud? Mehsud ascended to the leadership of the TTP in 2018 after a series of drone strikes killed his predecessors. By then, the group had been largely driven out of Pakistan by military offensives, finding refuge in Afghanistan. Under his leadership, the TTP has experienced a revival, both in terms of strategy and unity, due to Mehsud's diplomatic acumen and his ability to unite factionalised groups. Though initially born out of religious extremism, Mehsud has shifted the TTP's focus toward Pashtun nationalism, aligning his cause with the rights of Pashtun tribes in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is said to have crafted at least three books on the group’s ideology, with one detailing their origins during the struggle against British colonialism. The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021 opened up new opportunities for the TTP, giving them access to more resources and unimpeded movement. Attacks against Pakistan, particularly along the Afghan border, have steadily increased. Unlike earlier TTP strategies, which targeted civilians with devastating attacks, including the infamous 2014 school massacre, Mehsud has pushed the group to focus on military and police targets. His rhetoric, which critiques Pakistan's military leadership as anti-Islamic and politically corrupt, has found a receptive audience in certain quarters of the TTP. The Pakistani military, however, accuses the TTP of distorting Islam and alleges it has ties with India — a claim New Delhi vehemently denies. Tribal roots and demands Mehsud’s ideological fusion of religious zeal and Pashtun nationalism underpins the group’s current insurgency. His vision aligns with that of the Afghan Taliban, seeking to impose a similar governmental system in Pakistan's border regions. Yet, despite his leadership and ideological drive, the TTP lacks widespread public support within Pakistan, including in the northwest where the group once had a stronghold. Recent unofficial talks mediated by tribal leaders revealed the TTP’s demands, which included the imposition of Islamic law in Pakistan's tribal areas, the withdrawal of Pakistan’s military, and the group's return to their former strongholds. Pakistani officials, however, have rejected these demands.

Tensions soar between Pakistan and Afghanistan as TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud’s influence grows. Pakistan has accused him of masterminding cross-border attacks

The ceasefire came with a question that who sorted the peace? Both sides claimed the other side asked for it first. 

After border clashes, Afghanistan and Pakistan start another fight: Who requested for ceasefire?

Amid the border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, videos have surfaced where Taliban militants were seen purportedly parading the pants of Pakistani soldiers. This came after a temporary ceasefire was announced between the two nations for 48 hours. A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

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In the ongoing border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, a temporary ceasefire of 48 hours has been reportedly announced by Pakistan. As per Reuters, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration have agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours starting 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday (Oct 15).&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-taliban-militants-parade-pakistani-soldiers-pants-amid-border-tensions-video-goes-viral-1760617450256">WATCH: Taliban militants parade Pakistani soldiers’ pants amid border tensions, video goes viral</a>&nbsp;This came after at least 15 more civilians were killed in the Taliban ruling nation, whereas they were reported dead. While Reuters reported at least six Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with militants near the Afghan border, Afghan officials told AFP news agency that 15 civilians were dead and dozens were injured in the fresh violence on the border between the two countries.&nbsp;What's happening?&nbsp;A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them.&nbsp;How did it all start?&nbsp;It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan.&nbsp;The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”.&nbsp;“Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement.

A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

Amid the border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, videos have surfaced where Taliban militants were seen purportedly parading the pants of Pakistani soldiers. This came after a temporary ceasefire was announced between the two nations for 48 hours. A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

A purported picture showed the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded in the street by the Taliban. These soldiers had reportedly abandoned military posts during the fighting.

WATCH: Taliban militants parade Pakistani soldiers’ pants amid border tensions, video goes viral

In the ongoing border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, a temporary ceasefire of 48 hours has been reportedly announced by Pakistan. As per Reuters, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration have agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours starting 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday (Oct 15).This came after at least 15 more civilians were killed in the Taliban ruling nation, whereas they were reported dead. While Reuters reported at least six Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with militants near the Afghan border, Afghan officials told AFP news agency that 15 civilians were dead and dozens were injured in the fresh violence on the border between the two countries.&nbsp;What's happening?A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years.Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them.How did it all start?It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan.The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”.“Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement.What triggered the clashes?Afghanistan experienced two major bomb blasts on Thursday Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan’s “sovereign territory”.

Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: Temporary ceasefire announced for 48 hours. All details here. 

In the ongoing border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, a temporary ceasefire of 48 hours has been reportedly announced by Pakistan. As per Reuters, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration have agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours starting 6:00 p.m. Pakistan local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday (Oct 15). This came after at least 15 more civilians were killed in the Taliban ruling nation, whereas they were reported dead. While Reuters reported at least six Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with militants near the Afghan border, Afghan officials told AFP news agency that 15 civilians were dead and dozens were injured in the fresh violence on the border between the two countries. What's happening? A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years. Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them. How did it all start? It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan. The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”. “Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement. What triggered the clashes? Afghanistan experienced two major bomb blasts on Thursday Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan’s “sovereign territory”.

Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: Temporary ceasefire announced for 48 hours. All details here.&nbsp;

Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: Temporary ceasefire announced for 48 hours. All details here

Amid the ongoing border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, fresh details emerge claiming at least 15 more civilians have been killed in the Taliban ruling nation, whereas they were reported dead.&nbsp;While Reuters reported at least six Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with militants near the Afghan border, Afghan officials told AFP news agency that 15 civilians were dead and dozens were injured in the fresh violence on the border between the two countries.&nbsp;Taliban stands in support of TLP over ‘lawful protest’&nbsp;The Taliban government in Afghanistan expressed solidarity with the Tehreek-e-Labbaik party in Pakistan amid the border clashes between the two nations. Taking to X on Monday (October 13), the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, said, “Protests were initiated by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik party in Pakistan, with the objective of bringing their demonstration to Islamabad and conducting a lawful protest in accordance with the country’s legal framework. However, the Pakistani military responded with direct gunfire and violent attacks on the protestors, resulting in significant casualties and financial losses among the civilian population.”&nbsp;What's happening?&nbsp;A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them. How did it all start?&nbsp;It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan. The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”.&nbsp;“Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement.&nbsp;What triggered the clashes?&nbsp;Afghanistan experienced two major bomb blasts on Thursday Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan’s “sovereign territory”.

It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. 

Amid the ongoing border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, fresh details emerge claiming at least 15 more civilians have been killed in the Taliban ruling nation, whereas they were reported dead. While Reuters reported at least six Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with militants near the Afghan border, Afghan officials told AFP news agency that 15 civilians were dead and dozens were injured in the fresh violence on the border between the two countries. Taliban stands in support of TLP over ‘lawful protest’ The Taliban government in Afghanistan expressed solidarity with the Tehreek-e-Labbaik party in Pakistan amid the border clashes between the two nations. Taking to X on Monday (October 13), the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, said, “Protests were initiated by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik party in Pakistan, with the objective of bringing their demonstration to Islamabad and conducting a lawful protest in accordance with the country’s legal framework. However, the Pakistani military responded with direct gunfire and violent attacks on the protestors, resulting in significant casualties and financial losses among the civilian population.” What's happening? A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years. Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them. How did it all start? It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan. The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”. “Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement. What triggered the clashes? Afghanistan experienced two major bomb blasts on Thursday Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan’s “sovereign territory”.

It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area.&nbsp;

Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: 15 Afghan civilians, 6 Pak troops killed in fresh attacks. Here's what we know

Fifteen civilians were killed and dozens wounded in fresh clashes on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Afghan officials told AFP on Wednesday. Clashes broke out overnight in the southern Afghan district of Spin Boldak, according to Ali Mohammad Haqmal, spokesman for the local information department, who said 20 civilians had been killed. The toll was confirmed to AFP by Abdul Jan Barak, an official at the Spin Boldak district hospital, who said more than 80 women and children had been wounded.&nbsp;Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accused Pakistani forces of "once again" carrying out attacks "with light and heavy weapons" in Spin Boldak district. Mujahid said in a statement that 12 civilians were killed and 100 others injured. The statement did not mention any casualties among security forces. But it did say calm had returned to the area after Pakistani soldiers were killed and posts and weapons seized.&nbsp;All businesses in the area are closed and many residents have fled, an AFP correspondent reported.Pakistan did not immediately comment, but security sources said they had targeted Afghan positions from Kurram district, further north than Spin Boldak.&nbsp;The renewed violence comes as tensions, fuelled by security issues, flare between the two neighbouring countries, with Islamabad accusing Afghanistan of harbouring militant groups led by the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). Clashes first erupted on Saturday evening when Kabul launched an operation in at least five provinces along the border.&nbsp;The Taliban government said it attacked Pakistani security forces in "retaliation for air strikes carried out by the Pakistani army on Kabul", following unclaimed blasts in the Afghan capital on Thursday.Islamabad vowed a forceful response on Sunday, and dozens of casualties were reported on both sides.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The Taliban government said it attacked Pakistani security forces in "retaliation for air strikes carried out by the Pakistani army on Kabul", following unclaimed blasts in the Afghan capital on Thursday.

Fifteen civilians were killed and dozens wounded in fresh clashes on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Afghan officials told AFP on Wednesday. Clashes broke out overnight in the southern Afghan district of Spin Boldak, according to Ali Mohammad Haqmal, spokesman for the local information department, who said 20 civilians had been killed. The toll was confirmed to AFP by Abdul Jan Barak, an official at the Spin Boldak district hospital, who said more than 80 women and children had been wounded. Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accused Pakistani forces of "once again" carrying out attacks "with light and heavy weapons" in Spin Boldak district. Mujahid said in a statement that 12 civilians were killed and 100 others injured. The statement did not mention any casualties among security forces. But it did say calm had returned to the area after Pakistani soldiers were killed and posts and weapons seized. All businesses in the area are closed and many residents have fled, an AFP correspondent reported. Pakistan did not immediately comment, but security sources said they had targeted Afghan positions from Kurram district, further north than Spin Boldak. The renewed violence comes as tensions, fuelled by security issues, flare between the two neighbouring countries, with Islamabad accusing Afghanistan of harbouring militant groups led by the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). Clashes first erupted on Saturday evening when Kabul launched an operation in at least five provinces along the border. The Taliban government said it attacked Pakistani security forces in "retaliation for air strikes carried out by the Pakistani army on Kabul", following unclaimed blasts in the Afghan capital on Thursday. Islamabad vowed a forceful response on Sunday, and dozens of casualties were reported on both sides.

The Taliban government said it attacked Pakistani security forces in "retaliation for air strikes carried out by the Pakistani army on Kabul", following unclaimed blasts in the Afghan capital on Thursday.

Afghan officials say 20 civilians killed in Pakistan border clashes

The Taliban government in Afghanistan expressed solidarity with the Tehreek-e-Labbaik party in Pakistan amid the border clashes between the two nations. Taking to X on Monday (October 13), the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, said, “Protests were initiated by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik party in Pakistan, with the objective of bringing their demonstration to Islamabad and conducting a lawful protest in accordance with the country’s legal framework. However, the Pakistani military responded with direct gunfire and violent attacks on the protestors, resulting in significant casualties and financial losses among the civilian population.”&nbsp;“We are profoundly saddened and deeply affected by such violence and the tragic loss of life inflicted upon innocent civilians. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and to the entire nation of Pakistan, and we wish a swift recovery to those who have been wounded,” he added.&nbsp;“We urge the Pakistani government and its ruling authorities to cease any further acts of violence against their people and to pursue resolution through dialogue and mutual understanding,” the tweet ended.&nbsp;What's happening?&nbsp;A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them.&nbsp;How did it all start?&nbsp;It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan. The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”.&nbsp;“Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement.&nbsp;What triggered the clashes?&nbsp;Afghanistan experienced two major bomb blasts on Thursday Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan’s “sovereign territory”.

A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. 

The Taliban government in Afghanistan expressed solidarity with the Tehreek-e-Labbaik party in Pakistan amid the border clashes between the two nations. Taking to X on Monday (October 13), the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, said, “Protests were initiated by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik party in Pakistan, with the objective of bringing their demonstration to Islamabad and conducting a lawful protest in accordance with the country’s legal framework. However, the Pakistani military responded with direct gunfire and violent attacks on the protestors, resulting in significant casualties and financial losses among the civilian population.” “We are profoundly saddened and deeply affected by such violence and the tragic loss of life inflicted upon innocent civilians. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and to the entire nation of Pakistan, and we wish a swift recovery to those who have been wounded,” he added. “We urge the Pakistani government and its ruling authorities to cease any further acts of violence against their people and to pursue resolution through dialogue and mutual understanding,” the tweet ended. What's happening? A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years. Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them. How did it all start? It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan. The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”. “Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement. What triggered the clashes? Afghanistan experienced two major bomb blasts on Thursday Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan’s “sovereign territory”.

A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts.&nbsp;

Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: Taliban stands in support of TLP over ‘lawful protest’. Details inside

A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them.&nbsp;How did it all start?&nbsp;It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan. The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”.&nbsp;“Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement.&nbsp;What triggered the clashes?&nbsp;Afghanistan experienced two major bomb blasts on Thursday Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan’s “sovereign territory”.&nbsp;What did both sides say?&nbsp;Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistani interior minister, said the Afghan attacks were “unprovoked” and that civilians were fired at. Strongly condemning the Taliban’s attacks, he said: “The firing by Afghan forces on civilian populations is a blatant violation of international laws.”&nbsp;“Afghanistan is playing a game of fire and blood,” he said on X.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence, Enayatullah Khowarazmi, called the attack on Pakistan a retaliation. “If the opposing side again violates Afghanistan’s airspace, our armed forces are prepared to defend their airspace and will deliver a strong response,” Khowarazmi said.&nbsp;The International reaction Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during a live interview with state television that Tehran was on both sides. He said “stability” between the two countries that border Iran “contributes to regional stability”. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also urged “both sides to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy, exercise restraint, and work to contain the disputes in a way that helps reduce tension, avoids escalation, and contributes to regional peace and stability”.

Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan.

A massive clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces at multiple border areas of the countries. Both sides claimed they had captured and destroyed border posts. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in “retaliatory” attacks on Saturday (October 11). This came two days after two blasts happened in Afghanistan. The tensions between the two nations are being called the worst border clashes in recent years. Meanwhile, the Pakistani authorities claimed that their 23 soldiers were killed while the Islamabad forces killed 200 Taliban and affiliated “terrorists”. The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of being behind the bombings in Kabul and the southeastern province of Paktika two days ago. The Shehbaz Sharif government neither denied the allegations nor confirmed them. How did it all start? It all started around 10:30 pm on Saturday (October 11) when Taliban forces attacked the Pakistan border, which later converted into multiple firing at various locations in the border area. Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan. The Pakistani military on Sunday condemned what it called “the cowardly action”, saying it was aimed at destabilising the border to facilitate terrorism”. “Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement. What triggered the clashes? Afghanistan experienced two major bomb blasts on Thursday Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan’s “sovereign territory”. What did both sides say? Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistani interior minister, said the Afghan attacks were “unprovoked” and that civilians were fired at. Strongly condemning the Taliban’s attacks, he said: “The firing by Afghan forces on civilian populations is a blatant violation of international laws.” “Afghanistan is playing a game of fire and blood,” he said on X. Meanwhile, the spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence, Enayatullah Khowarazmi, called the attack on Pakistan a retaliation. “If the opposing side again violates Afghanistan’s airspace, our armed forces are prepared to defend their airspace and will deliver a strong response,” Khowarazmi said. The International reaction Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during a live interview with state television that Tehran was on both sides. He said “stability” between the two countries that border Iran “contributes to regional stability”. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also urged “both sides to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy, exercise restraint, and work to contain the disputes in a way that helps reduce tension, avoids escalation, and contributes to regional peace and stability”.

Pakistan named Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Bahram Chah, and Chitral as the locations where the clashes erupted. They all come under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province except Bahram Chah in Balochistan.

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