Afghanistan-Pakistan war: Clashes between Pakistan and Taliban leave dozens dead
Afghanistan-Pakistan war: Clashes between Pakistan and Taliban leave dozens dead
Fresh exchange of fire between Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters have killed dozens along the volatile Pakistan-Afghanistan border, intensifying the hostilities between the two former allies. Following a brief lull, clashes erupted overnight on Tuesday, with both sides accusing each other of starting the latest round of violence.
With the conflict showing no signs of slowing down and Afghanistan denying entry to Pakistani ministers for talks, Islamabad has dialed Qatar and Saudi Arabia to act as mediators.
The ongoing hostilities, which started last week after Islamabad targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in Kabul, is the worst between the neighbours since the Taliban seized power in 2021. The development comes at a time when the Taliban foreign minister is on his maiden visit to India as New Delhi and Kabul ramp up ties amid a hostile Pakistan.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict Rages On
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Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed that Pakistan initiated the fresh round of hostilities by firing “light and heavy weapons” in Spin Boldak district, killing 15 civilians and injuring more than 100. A hospital in the district said over 80 women and children were among the wounded, AFP reported.
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