Armed clashes between Pakistani and Afghan forces in the border zone
Last night, armed clashes occurred along the border zone between the military forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan. This happened amid the failure of another round of negotiations between Islamabad and Kabul held in Riyadh. Taliban spokesperson Mujahid stated that Pakistani forces launched an offensive in the Kandahar area in southern Afghanistan, which was followed by retaliatory actions from the Afghan side. Conversely, Pakistani representative Zaidi accused the Taliban of "unprovoked" firing at the border.
Source The Economist
The incident heightens tensions in the region following unsuccessful talks aimed at resolving border disputes. Both sides blame each other, complicating prospects for peaceful conflict resolution. The situation remains unstable, and further clashes are possible.
This conflict could affect security in the border regions and influence the future diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which continue to be complex and fragile.
