Residents on the Afghan side of the border said the exchange of fire began at around 10.30 pm (1800 GMT) and continued for around two hours. Each side accused the other of launching ‘unprovoked’ attacks at the crossing between Chaman and Spin Boldak. 

Border clashes break out again between Pakistan and Afghanistan; 4 Afghans killed

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 10 killed in Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan, says Taliban

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused India of using Afghanistan for a proxy war and claimed Kabul lacks authority. Talks in Istanbul failed, with both sides blaming each other. Despite a Doha-brokered ceasefire, new border clashes killed soldiers and militants.


‘India waging proxy war’: Khawaja Asif repeats his lie as Afghanistan–Pakistan peace talks collapse

In a rare admission, Pakistan reportedly told Afghan officials it has a deal with a foreign country allowing drone strikes in Afghanistan, saying it cannot stop them without breaching the pact. The revelation came amid failed Pak-Afg talks following deadly border clashes and rising tensions.

Pak allows ‘third country’ to launch drone strikes from its soil? Report alleges Islamabad’s secret deal

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

Asif did not stop at this as he went on to target Afghans and said, Self-respecting nations do not thrive on foreign land and resources.

Khawaja Asif threatens Afghans residing in Pakistan, says 'must go back home' amid clashes with Taliban

 A senior Taliban official told news agency AFP, "Pakistan has broken the ceasefire and bombed three locations in Paktika province. Afghanistan will retaliate.”

Pakistan strikes Afghanistan in ceasefire violation, Taliban vows to 'retaliate'

Pakistan's Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz's office issued a statement: “A whistle-blower system will be introduced for illegal immigrants. The name of the informant will be kept completely confidential.”

'Whistle-blower system': Pakistan set to identify and deport Afghans amid conflict

At least seven Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 injured in a suicide attack near the Afghan border amid renewed Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions. Despite a fragile ceasefire, deadly border clashes persist. Both nations trade blame as Islamabad urges action against TTP sanctuaries.


7 Pakistani soldiers killed in suicide attack near Afghan border amid fragile ceasefire; Police blames TTP

Recently, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had blamed India for the deadly clashes on the border and the hostilities with Afghanistan Taliban.

'Ready for 2-front war, strategies in place': Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif fears attack by India?

The Durand Line: a colonial border drawn in 1893 that's still at the heart of Pakistan-Afghanistan violence, politics and identity. Here’s why it never stopped causing tension.

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: How a border line drawn in 1893 still causes bloodshed

Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif blamed India for Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes, calling it a “proxy war” by the Taliban during their Foreign Minister's India visit. Despite no evidence, Asif alleged Indian influence.

'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant

Here is how the Durand Line, a colonial-era border drawn by the British and Tsarist Russia between what is now Pakistan and Afghanistan, continues to fuel conflict, tribal divisions, and militancy due to its disputed status and geopolitical legacy.


Pakistan vs Afghanistan border clash: Durand Line, an unfinished legacy of British colonialism, still festers and causes rivalry

Fresh clashes erupted between Pakistani forces and the Afghan Taliban in Kurram, with Pakistan accusing Kabul of unprovoked attacks and targeting TTP camps. Tensions remain high amid mutual blame, border closures, and regional mediation attempts.

Pakistan-Afghan Taliban clashes erupt again in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Why are these neighbours exchanging deadliest fire in years

Six soldiers, four militants killed after clashes near Afghan border: Pakistan Army

Pak PM warns Taliban 'ensure such incidents aren’t repeated', after firing along Afghan border kills six

Pakistani military air strikes kill at least 47 people in Afghanistan

Afghanistan complains to UNSC over Pakistan's cross-border rocket firings