Kabul has reportedly launched strikes targeting Pakistani military camps in Islamabad and Abbottabad, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Security forces on both sides are said to be on high alert as cross-border hostilities intensify. The situation raises fears of a wider regional conflict, with diplomatic channels under strain and military movements being closely monitored.

Kabul Launches Strikes On Pak Military Camps In Islamabad, Abbottabad 

After Kabul vowed to retaliate on Tuesday (Nov 25), Pakistan denied any role in the air strikes launched in Afghanistan in which at least nine kids and a woman were killed. Islamabad's claim came after the Taliban accused it of launching the strikes and vowed to "respond appropriately". The strikes were reportedly launched in Khost province. The Taliban government accused Pakistan of targeting a civilian house, with spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid posting on X that the strikes were carried out by Pakistani forces.&nbsp;Pakistani military spokesperson, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said, &nbsp;“Pakistan has not attacked Afghanistan. Whenever we conduct a strike, it is announced openly and properly. Pakistan never attacks civilian populations. The allegations of the interim Afghan government are baseless.&nbsp;“Last night, around 12 o'clock, Pakistani invading forces carried out a bombing on the home of a local resident… in the Mughalgay area of Gerbaz district in Khost province,” spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid posted on X earlier. In the attack, nine children, five boys and four girls, and one woman were killed in Khost province.&nbsp;A day earlier, an explosion rocked the bordering province of Peshawar in Pakistan after a suicide bomber attack at the headquarters of the Federal Constabulary (FC). At least three people were killed, and many others were injured in the attack, said police. The civilian paramilitary force, renamed to Federal Constabulary (FC) by the government in July, is located in a crowded area, close to a military cantonment.&nbsp;So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the Monday attack, but Islamabad has blamed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it accuses of operating from Afghan soil. Earlier this month, another suicide blast in Islamabad killed 12 people. The attack was claimed by a faction of the Pakistan Taliban, which shares the same ideology as the Afghan Taliban.&nbsp;The relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have deteriorated since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. In October, deadly border clashes between the two neighbours killed around 70 people on both sides. Although a ceasefire was brokered by Qatar and Turkey, negotiations in Istanbul failed to provide a lasting peace deal as both nations level accusations of attacks and sheltering militants.

The Taliban government accused Pakistan of targeting a civilian house, with spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid posting on X that the strikes were carried out by Pakistani forces.

After Kabul vowed to retaliate on Tuesday (Nov 25), Pakistan denied any role in the air strikes launched in Afghanistan in which at least nine kids and a woman were killed. Islamabad's claim came after the Taliban accused it of launching the strikes and vowed to "respond appropriately". The strikes were reportedly launched in Khost province. The Taliban government accused Pakistan of targeting a civilian house, with spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid posting on X that the strikes were carried out by Pakistani forces. Pakistani military spokesperson, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said, “Pakistan has not attacked Afghanistan. Whenever we conduct a strike, it is announced openly and properly. Pakistan never attacks civilian populations. The allegations of the interim Afghan government are baseless. “Last night, around 12 o'clock, Pakistani invading forces carried out a bombing on the home of a local resident… in the Mughalgay area of Gerbaz district in Khost province,” spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid posted on X earlier. In the attack, nine children, five boys and four girls, and one woman were killed in Khost province. A day earlier, an explosion rocked the bordering province of Peshawar in Pakistan after a suicide bomber attack at the headquarters of the Federal Constabulary (FC). At least three people were killed, and many others were injured in the attack, said police. The civilian paramilitary force, renamed to Federal Constabulary (FC) by the government in July, is located in a crowded area, close to a military cantonment. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the Monday attack, but Islamabad has blamed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it accuses of operating from Afghan soil. Earlier this month, another suicide blast in Islamabad killed 12 people. The attack was claimed by a faction of the Pakistan Taliban, which shares the same ideology as the Afghan Taliban. The relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have deteriorated since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. In October, deadly border clashes between the two neighbours killed around 70 people on both sides. Although a ceasefire was brokered by Qatar and Turkey, negotiations in Istanbul failed to provide a lasting peace deal as both nations level accusations of attacks and sheltering militants.

The Taliban government accused Pakistan of targeting a civilian house, with spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid posting on X that the strikes were carried out by Pakistani forces.

After Taliban vows ‘appropriate response’, Pakistan denies role in strikes on Afghanistan. All about the fresh tensions

Amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, an Afghan Taliban officer has said that he is ready to become the “first suicide bomber" if there's a war with the neighbouring country. In what is being termed as a threat to Islamabad, the officer invoked the United States’ experience in Afghanistan and warned Pakistan against any confrontation with Kabul. Delivering an address during a military parade, he declared that he was prepared to sacrifice his life in what he described as an act of “martyrdom” to strengthen the Taliban regime. He also said that other Taliban officers are ready to carry out such actions if required. The officer in question was termed as “Fadai trainer" in many social media videos, though there's no official confirmation. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video.&nbsp;“If there is a war with Pakistan, I will be the first suicide bomber, says Afghan Taliban officer at military parade,” the Taliban officer said.<h2>Pakistan Afghanistan conflict</h2>Pakistan and Afghanistan are currently in a state of high tension, with a war threat looming following the recent collapse of peace talks. The primary cause is Pakistan's accusation that the Afghan Taliban government is harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an anti-Pakistan militant group, which launches frequent and deadly attacks on Pakistani soil from safe havens in Afghanistan. Both sides accused each other of attacks on its soil, with Pakistani leaders also issuing war threat to Afghanistan and calling Kabul "India's proxy." October 2025 saw intense and protracted fighting along the Durand Line (the de facto border), involving artillery and alleged airstrikes by Pakistan into Afghan territory. A temporary ceasefire was brokered, but weekend clashes continued, resulting in dozens of casualties. While peace talks have failed in early-to-mid November 2025, a fragile ceasefire, brokered by Qatar in October, remains tenuously in place.&nbsp;

An Afghan Taliban officer has warned Pakistan that he would become the “first suicide bomber” if war breaks out, invoking the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as a warning. Speaking at a military parade, he vowed “martyrdom” and said other Taliban members were ready to join

Amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, an Afghan Taliban officer has said that he is ready to become the “first suicide bomber" if there's a war with the neighbouring country. In what is being termed as a threat to Islamabad, the officer invoked the United States’ experience in Afghanistan and warned Pakistan against any confrontation with Kabul. Delivering an address during a military parade, he declared that he was prepared to sacrifice his life in what he described as an act of “martyrdom” to strengthen the Taliban regime. He also said that other Taliban officers are ready to carry out such actions if required. The officer in question was termed as “Fadai trainer" in many social media videos, though there's no official confirmation. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video. “If there is a war with Pakistan, I will be the first suicide bomber, says Afghan Taliban officer at military parade,” the Taliban officer said. Pakistan Afghanistan conflict Pakistan and Afghanistan are currently in a state of high tension, with a war threat looming following the recent collapse of peace talks. The primary cause is Pakistan's accusation that the Afghan Taliban government is harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an anti-Pakistan militant group, which launches frequent and deadly attacks on Pakistani soil from safe havens in Afghanistan. Both sides accused each other of attacks on its soil, with Pakistani leaders also issuing war threat to Afghanistan and calling Kabul "India's proxy." October 2025 saw intense and protracted fighting along the Durand Line (the de facto border), involving artillery and alleged airstrikes by Pakistan into Afghan territory. A temporary ceasefire was brokered, but weekend clashes continued, resulting in dozens of casualties. While peace talks have failed in early-to-mid November 2025, a fragile ceasefire, brokered by Qatar in October, remains tenuously in place.

An Afghan Taliban officer has warned Pakistan that he would become the “first suicide bomber” if war breaks out, invoking the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as a warning. Speaking at a military parade, he vowed “martyrdom” and said other Taliban members were ready to join

'I will be the first suicide bomber...': Afghan Taliban officer cites America's example to warn Pakistan

The Afghanistan ruling Taliban released a video showing a captured ISIS fighter from Pakistan. The captured fighter was seen confessing in the clip to cross-border recruitment, terror training, and infiltration routes allegedly linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).The circulated video featured Saeedullah, a Pakistani national from Plarman village in Mohmand Agency, detailing how he was radicalised and trained in terror camps before crossing into Afghanistan for operations with ISIS.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-slashes-refugee-cap-to-7-500-mostly-for-afrikaners-in-huge-cut-from-biden-era-1761850616227">Trump sets refugee cap at record low of 7,500, allots most spots for Afrikaners</a>"My name is Saeedullah, son of Sabz Ali and grandson of Mullah Jan. I'm from Khwizo village in Mohmand Agency. I was in Pakistan, studying in Peshawar. I enrolled at a madrasa in the Chowk area of Peshawar, near the Tablighi Center. The madrasa was linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Lashkar-e-Taiba is a Pakistani organisation. I was there; a young man named Osama used to give me ideological instrictions. While in Pakistan, I attended a training camp with ISIS. At that time my name was Ilham, people knew me by that name. But when I came to Afghanistan with a fake tazkia, I was known as Mohammad," the young man said in the video.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-receives-coffins-with-two-bodies-of-gaza-hostages-says-confirming-identity-1761845810232">Israel receives coffins with two bodies of Gaza hostages, to confirm identity</a>

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"... When I refused, Nusrat made me a fake Afghan Tazkira (identity document) and sent me to Afghanistan posing as a refugee,” Saeedullah said.“I crossed through Torkham, reached Jalalabad, and was handed over to masked men who said, ‘This is our brother from Pakistan'," he added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-zohran-mamdani-called-to-end-israeli-voilence-against-palestine-months-before-oct-7-attack-intifada-1761848559965">Zohran Mamdani called to end ‘Israeli voilence’ months before Oct 7 attack</a>

The circulated video featured Saeedullah, a Pakistani national from Plarman village in Mohmand Agency, detailing how he was radicalised and trained in terror camps before crossing into Afghanistan for operations with ISIS.

The Afghanistan ruling Taliban released a video showing a captured ISIS fighter from Pakistan. The captured fighter was seen confessing in the clip to cross-border recruitment, terror training, and infiltration routes allegedly linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The circulated video featured Saeedullah, a Pakistani national from Plarman village in Mohmand Agency, detailing how he was radicalised and trained in terror camps before crossing into Afghanistan for operations with ISIS. Also read: Trump sets refugee cap at record low of 7,500, allots most spots for Afrikaners "My name is Saeedullah, son of Sabz Ali and grandson of Mullah Jan. I'm from Khwizo village in Mohmand Agency. I was in Pakistan, studying in Peshawar. I enrolled at a madrasa in the Chowk area of Peshawar, near the Tablighi Center. The madrasa was linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Lashkar-e-Taiba is a Pakistani organisation. I was there; a young man named Osama used to give me ideological instrictions. While in Pakistan, I attended a training camp with ISIS. At that time my name was Ilham, people knew me by that name. But when I came to Afghanistan with a fake tazkia, I was known as Mohammad," the young man said in the video. Also read: Israel receives coffins with two bodies of Gaza hostages, to confirm identity

The circulated video featured Saeedullah, a Pakistani national from Plarman village in Mohmand Agency, detailing how he was radicalised and trained in terror camps before crossing into Afghanistan for operations with ISIS.

'When I refused, they made me..’: Pakistani ISIS fighter exposes cross-border recruitment and training linked with LeT

United States (US) President Donald Trump has praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir and claimed that he will “quickly” resolve the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Speaking during the signing of the Thailand-Cambodia peace deal on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Trump said that solving this conflict will add to his list of what ending "eight un-endable wars."&nbsp;&nbsp;“We're averaging one a month. There is only one left, although I heard that Pakistan and Afghanistan have started up. But I'll get that solved very quickly. I know them both. And the Pakistan Field Marshal, and the Prime Minister are great people, and I have no doubt we're going to get that done quickly,” Trump said. “I do it nicely…I don't need to do it, I guess. But if I can take time and save millions of lives, that's really a great thing. I can't think of anything better to do,” he added. “I can't think of any President that ever solved one war. I don't think anybody. They start wars, they don't solve them,” he also said.

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&nbsp;This comes as peace talks in Istanbul between Pakistan and Afghanistan began on Saturday and was aimed at arranging a mechanism to enforce the Doha ceasefire for a longer term. Meanwhile, CNN-News18 citing sources said that talks concluded in Istanbul after nine-hour session. While no formal agreement was signed, both delegations committed to an immediate de-escalation of border tensions.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif issued yet another war threat and said that Afghanistan wants peace but warned that failure to reach an agreement would mean "open war." Afghanistan and Pakistan were engaged in one of the worst clashes between the two countries since decades. Asif also accused Taliban of foghting ‘India’s proxy war.' Afghanistan Defence Minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid slammed Pakistan for the remarks.

Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, saying he could quickly resolve the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict. Speaking at the ASEAN Summit, he called it part of his goal to end “eight endless wars"

United States (US) President Donald Trump has praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir and claimed that he will “quickly” resolve the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Speaking during the signing of the Thailand-Cambodia peace deal on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Trump said that solving this conflict will add to his list of what ending "eight un-endable wars." “We're averaging one a month. There is only one left, although I heard that Pakistan and Afghanistan have started up. But I'll get that solved very quickly. I know them both. And the Pakistan Field Marshal, and the Prime Minister are great people, and I have no doubt we're going to get that done quickly,” Trump said. “I do it nicely…I don't need to do it, I guess. But if I can take time and save millions of lives, that's really a great thing. I can't think of anything better to do,” he added. “I can't think of any President that ever solved one war. I don't think anybody. They start wars, they don't solve them,” he also said.

Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, saying he could quickly resolve the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict. Speaking at the ASEAN Summit, he called it part of his goal to end “eight endless wars"

Trump calls Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif 'great people,' says he can 'quickly solve' Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif issued yet another war threat on Saturday (Oct 25) amid the ongoing second high-level round of security and political talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul. Asif said that Afghanistan wants peace but warned that failure to reach an agreement would mean "open war." This comes amid heightened tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan over border clashes and airstrikes.&nbsp;&nbsp;The talks in Istanbul began on Saturday and was aimed at arranging a mechanism to enforce the Doha ceasefire for a longer term. Meanwhile, CNN-News18 citing sources said that talks concluded in Istanbul after nine-hour session. While no formal agreement was signed, both delegations committed to an immediate de-escalation of border tensions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-afghanistan-maintains-relations-taliban-slams-pakistan-for-flighting-india-s-proxy-war-remark-calls-it-illogical-1761123731447"> 'Afghanistan maintains relations...': Taliban minister slams Pakistan for 'fighting India's proxy war' remark, calls it ‘illogical’</a><h2>What Khawaja Asif said?</h2>In televised remarks from Pakistan, Khawaja Asif said there had been no incidents in the four to five days since it was agreed, and both sides were complying with the truce. "We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them. But I saw that they want peace." Earlier, Asif had falsely claimed that Taliban is fighting New Delhi's war with Pakistan. Asif highlighted the timing of the clashes at the border and said that it happened during Afghani foreign minister's India visit. Asif alleged that Kabul is fighting ‘India’s proxy war.' 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."&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>Taliban minister slams Pakistan</h2>Afghanistan Defence Minister, from the ruling Taliban regime, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid slammed Pakistan for claiming that Kabul is fighting ‘New Delhi’s proxy war.' The Taliban minister called the remarks made by Pakistan defence minister “groundless" and “illogical." Clarifying that Afghanistan's ties with India under Taliban regime are “independent” and guided “solely by Afghanistan’s national interests,” he said that his country won't allow allow its territory to be used against other countries.&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;

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif warned of “open war” with Afghanistan if talks in Istanbul fail, though he said Kabul seeks peace. He accused the Taliban of acting on India’s behalf, calling border clashes part of an “Indian proxy war.” Kabul rejected the claim as false and illogical.

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif issued yet another war threat on Saturday (Oct 25) amid the ongoing second high-level round of security and political talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul. Asif said that Afghanistan wants peace but warned that failure to reach an agreement would mean "open war." This comes amid heightened tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan over border clashes and airstrikes. The talks in Istanbul began on Saturday and was aimed at arranging a mechanism to enforce the Doha ceasefire for a longer term. Meanwhile, CNN-News18 citing sources said that talks concluded in Istanbul after nine-hour session. While no formal agreement was signed, both delegations committed to an immediate de-escalation of border tensions. Read More | 'Afghanistan maintains relations...': Taliban minister slams Pakistan for 'fighting India's proxy war' remark, calls it ‘illogical’ What Khawaja Asif said? In televised remarks from Pakistan, Khawaja Asif said there had been no incidents in the four to five days since it was agreed, and both sides were complying with the truce. "We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them. But I saw that they want peace." Earlier, Asif had falsely claimed that Taliban is fighting New Delhi's war with Pakistan. Asif highlighted the timing of the clashes at the border and said that it happened during Afghani foreign minister's India visit. Asif alleged that Kabul is fighting ‘India’s proxy war.' 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." Read More | 'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant Taliban minister slams Pakistan Afghanistan Defence Minister, from the ruling Taliban regime, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid slammed Pakistan for claiming that Kabul is fighting ‘New Delhi’s proxy war.' The Taliban minister called the remarks made by Pakistan defence minister “groundless" and “illogical." Clarifying that Afghanistan's ties with India under Taliban regime are “independent” and guided “solely by Afghanistan’s national interests,” he said that his country won't allow allow its territory to be used against other countries. Read More | 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif warned of “open war” with Afghanistan if talks in Istanbul fail, though he said Kabul seeks peace. He accused the Taliban of acting on India’s behalf, calling border clashes part of an “Indian proxy war.” Kabul rejected the claim as false&nbsp;

Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif issues another war threat, says 'if no agreement takes place with Afghanistan...'

Afghanistan Defence Minister, from the ruling Taliban regime, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid slammed Pakistan for claiming that Kabul is fighting ‘New Delhi’s proxy war.' The Taliban minister called the remarks made by Pakistan defence minister “groundless" and “illogical." Clarifying that Afghanistan's ties with India under Taliban regime are “independent” and guided “solely by Afghanistan’s national interests,” he said that his country won't allow allow its territory to be used against other countries.&nbsp;Speaking at an interview with Qatar-run broadcaster Al Jazeera, Mujahid in Doha, said, “These accusations are groundless. Our policy will never involve using our territory against other countries. We maintain relations with India as an independent nation and will strengthen those ties within the framework of our national interests." “At the same time, we will preserve our relations with Pakistan based on good neighborliness. Our aim is to expand relations, not create tensions. Pakistan’s accusations are unfounded, illogical, and unacceptable," he added.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-hosting-terrorist-groups-and-blaming-neighbours-india-issues-stern-response-after-khawaja-asif-blames-delhi-for-clashes-with-afghan-taliban-1760667128144">'Hosting terrorist groups and blaming neighbours': India issues stern response after Khawaja Asif blames Delhi for clashes with Afghan Taliban</a><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 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.' 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."&nbsp;&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>India slams Pakistan&nbsp;</h2>India also slammed Asif for his comments and said that it was an old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbours for its internal failures. 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.&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>

Afghan Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid rejected Pakistan's claim that Kabul is fighting India’s proxy war, calling it baseless. He stressed Afghanistan’s independent ties with India and peaceful policy. Earlier, India had slammed Pak for deflecting blame and supporting terrorism.

Afghanistan Defence Minister, from the ruling Taliban regime, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid slammed Pakistan for claiming that Kabul is fighting ‘New Delhi’s proxy war.' The Taliban minister called the remarks made by Pakistan defence minister “groundless" and “illogical." Clarifying that Afghanistan's ties with India under Taliban regime are “independent” and guided “solely by Afghanistan’s national interests,” he said that his country won't allow allow its territory to be used against other countries. Speaking at an interview with Qatar-run broadcaster Al Jazeera, Mujahid in Doha, said, “These accusations are groundless. Our policy will never involve using our territory against other countries. We maintain relations with India as an independent nation and will strengthen those ties within the framework of our national interests." “At the same time, we will preserve our relations with Pakistan based on good neighborliness. Our aim is to expand relations, not create tensions. Pakistan’s accusations are unfounded, illogical, and unacceptable," he added. Read More | 'Hosting terrorist groups and blaming neighbours': India issues stern response after Khawaja Asif blames Delhi for clashes with Afghan Taliban What exactly did Pak minister say? Amid increasing hostility between Pakistan and Afghanistan and deadly clashes on the border, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif 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.' 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." Read More | 'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant India slams Pakistan India also slammed Asif for his comments and said that it was an old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbours for its internal failures. 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. Read More | 'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak PM 'vowing big action' - What happened

Afghan Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid rejected Pakistan's claim that Kabul is fighting India’s proxy war, calling it baseless. He stressed Afghanistan’s independent ties with India and peaceful policy. Earlier, India had slammed Pak for deflecting blame and supporting terrorism.

'Afghanistan maintains relations...': Taliban minister slams Pakistan for 'fighting India's proxy war' remark, calls it 'illogical'

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

Heavy clashes erupted between the Afghan and Pakistani security forces on their border late Saturday (Oct 11) as Taliban forces carried out retaliatory attacks after accusing Islamabad of launching strikes on Kabul. The clashes, which are ongoing, were confirmed by Taliban officials from bordering provinces including Kunar, Nangarhar, Paktia, Khost, and Helmand. The conflict comes amid Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to India.&nbsp;“In retaliation for the air strikes by Pakistani forces”, Taliban border forces in the east “engaged in heavy clashes against Pakistani forces' posts in various border areas”, the Afghan military said in a statement.&nbsp;A senior Pakistan official from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, told AFP, “This evening, Taliban forces began using weapons. We fired first light and then heavy artillery at four points along the border.”&nbsp;“Pakistani forces responded with heavy fire and shot down three Afghan quadcopters suspected of carrying explosives. Intense fighting continues, but so far, no casualties have been reported,” he added.&nbsp;This comes after two powerful explosions shook central Kabul and another in the southeast of the country on Thursday evening (Oct 9), approximately 48 hours after Pakistan’s big threat to the country. The following day, Afghan defence ministry blamed Pakistan, accusing it of “violating its sovereignty.”&nbsp;In a statement on Friday (Oct 10), Muttaqi said, “There has been an attack near the border in remote areas. We consider this act of Pakistan wrong. Afghanistan has peace and progress after 40 years. The courage of Afghans should not be tested. If someone wants to do this, they should ask the Soviet Union, America, and NATO so that they can explain that it is not good to play games with Afghanistan.”&nbsp;While Islamabad did not confirm being behing the attacks, it told Kabul “to stop harbouring the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) on its soil.”&nbsp;Pakistan has accused TTP, which trained in Afghanistan and share the same ideology as Afghan Taliban, of killing hundreds of its troops since 2021.&nbsp;In recent months, TTP militants have intensified their attacks against Pakistani security forces in the mountainous regions bordering Afghanistan.

This comes after two powerful explosions shook central Kabul on Thursday evening (Oct 9), approximately 48 hours after Pakistan’s big threat to the country. 

Heavy clashes erupted between the Afghan and Pakistani security forces on their border late Saturday (Oct 11) as Taliban forces carried out retaliatory attacks after accusing Islamabad of launching strikes on Kabul. The clashes, which are ongoing, were confirmed by Taliban officials from bordering provinces including Kunar, Nangarhar, Paktia, Khost, and Helmand. The conflict comes amid Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to India. “In retaliation for the air strikes by Pakistani forces”, Taliban border forces in the east “engaged in heavy clashes against Pakistani forces' posts in various border areas”, the Afghan military said in a statement. A senior Pakistan official from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, told AFP, “This evening, Taliban forces began using weapons. We fired first light and then heavy artillery at four points along the border.” “Pakistani forces responded with heavy fire and shot down three Afghan quadcopters suspected of carrying explosives. Intense fighting continues, but so far, no casualties have been reported,” he added. This comes after two powerful explosions shook central Kabul and another in the southeast of the country on Thursday evening (Oct 9), approximately 48 hours after Pakistan’s big threat to the country. The following day, Afghan defence ministry blamed Pakistan, accusing it of “violating its sovereignty.” In a statement on Friday (Oct 10), Muttaqi said, “There has been an attack near the border in remote areas. We consider this act of Pakistan wrong. Afghanistan has peace and progress after 40 years. The courage of Afghans should not be tested. If someone wants to do this, they should ask the Soviet Union, America, and NATO so that they can explain that it is not good to play games with Afghanistan.” While Islamabad did not confirm being behing the attacks, it told Kabul “to stop harbouring the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) on its soil.” Pakistan has accused TTP, which trained in Afghanistan and share the same ideology as Afghan Taliban, of killing hundreds of its troops since 2021. In recent months, TTP militants have intensified their attacks against Pakistani security forces in the mountainous regions bordering Afghanistan.

This comes after two powerful explosions shook central Kabul on Thursday evening (Oct 9), approximately 48 hours after Pakistan’s big threat to the country.&nbsp;

‘Heavy clashes’ at Afghanistan-Pakistan border as Taliban forces retaliate days after Pak strikes on Kabul

Two powerful explosions shook central Kabul on Thursday evening (Oct 9), approximately 48 hours within Pakistan's big threat to the country. On social media, several people reported hearing the explosions and seeing drones. AFP reported that security forces were alerted and mobile telephone service was down in several neighborhoods. The first blast happened around 9:50 pm local time (1720 GMT) and the second explosion occured a few minutes later. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that the incident was under investigation and there was no cause for concern. In a post on X, he reassured the public that there was no need to worry. He explained that while the sound of an explosion had been heard in Kabul, everything was under control, the situation was being looked into, and no reports of damage had been received so far. The explosion comes as Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India for a two-day visit.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">د کابل په ښار کې د یوې چاودنې غږ اوریدل شوی. خو څوک دې تشویش نه کوي، خیر او خیرت ده، د حادثې پلټنه روانه ده، تر اوسه د کوم زیان په اړه راپور نه دی ورکړل شوی. صدای یک انفجار در کابل شنیده شد. تحقیقات جریان دارد، تا کنون گزارش کدام زیانی داده نشده است خیر و خیرت می باشد.&mdash; Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) <a href="https://twitter.com/Zabehulah_M33/status/1976346755085238546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Two explosions shook central Kabul amid high tensions with Pakistan, disrupting mobile networks. Taliban said the blasts are under investigation with no damage reported. The incident coincided with Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi’s India visit, amid Pakistan’s threats 

Two powerful explosions shook central Kabul on Thursday evening (Oct 9), approximately 48 hours within Pakistan's big threat to the country. On social media, several people reported hearing the explosions and seeing drones. AFP reported that security forces were alerted and mobile telephone service was down in several neighborhoods. The first blast happened around 9:50 pm local time (1720 GMT) and the second explosion occured a few minutes later. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that the incident was under investigation and there was no cause for concern. In a post on X, he reassured the public that there was no need to worry. He explained that while the sound of an explosion had been heard in Kabul, everything was under control, the situation was being looked into, and no reports of damage had been received so far. The explosion comes as Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India for a two-day visit.

Two explosions shook central Kabul amid high tensions with Pakistan, disrupting mobile networks. Taliban said the blasts are under investigation with no damage reported. The incident coincided with Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi’s India visit, amid Pakistan’s threats&nbsp;

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