Intense Fight Began Between Pakistan and Afghan Forces Later this Night.
Minister of Interior Pakistan Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday congratulated the defense forces of the nation after what Pakistan Army did in response to unprovoked attacks on border posts by Afghan Taliban terrorists.
In response, Pakistani forces continued to fire at Afghan security posts in several areas, according to state media on the words of security sources.
“Firing from Afghan forces on civilian population is a clear violation of international laws. The brave forces of Pakistan have given a prompt and firm response that no provocation will be tolerated,” said the interior minister in a statement on X.
“Pakistani forces are watchful, and Afghanistan is being answered with stones for bricks. The people of Pakistan will stand with the courageous armed forces like a lead wall. India will also be at a suitable answer to Afghanistan.”
So far, Pakistani forces have captured 19 Afghan border posts that militants used to launch attacks inside Pakistan, state broadcaster PTV News reported on X, citing security sources.
Security sources said the Afghan Taliban stationed at those posts either died in the clashes or fled. They added that fires erupted at several positions during the fighting.
PTV News also shared several videos of firing on the Afghan posts, some of which were in flames, and one showing Afghan soldiers surrendering to Pakistani forces in Kurram.
پاک افغان بارڈر پر افغانستان کی جانب سے بِلا اشتعال جارحیت/ اپڈیٹ
رات گئے سے پاکستانی فورسز بھاری ہتھیاروں کے ساتھ بھرپور مہارت سے افغان پوسٹوں کو کامیابی سے نشانہ بنا رہی ہیں، سیکورٹی ذرائع
اب تک پاکستان نے افغانستان کی بارڈر پر موجود 19 افغان پوسٹوں، جہاں سے پاکستان پر حملے… pic.twitter.com/mp5EsFsSJp
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) October 12, 2025
Earlier, security sources confirmed that Pakistani troops stationed at the international border “scheduled multiples attacks on numerous Afghan border posts.” Damage in terms of infrastructure and personnel was reported on multiple Afghan outposts and operative formations, the security officials added.
Security forces said artillery, tanks, light and heavy weapons were fired in the retaliatory action. Afghan forces fired on Pakistani posts at Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir and Chitral in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Baramcha in Balochistan before getting into a crossfire with Pakistani forces at the border.
According to Taliban border forces, the clashes broke out after Kabul accused Islamabad of carrying out air strikes on Afghan capital recently during the week.
In earlier statements, the Afghan military said, “Taliban border units in the eastern region are retaliating against Pakistani air strikes by launching heavy clashes with Pakistani forces at several border posts.”
He said Taliban officials from Kunar, Nangarhar, Paktika, Khost, and Helmand provinces—all bordering Pakistan—confirmed these clashes.
Islamabad did not endorse the attacks but requested Kabul to “cease affording sanctuary to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on the soil of Afghanistan”.
Pakistan luckily did not accept the casualties of their prime soldiers but, security sources narrated, “many Afghan troops have been killed” and militant formations consolidated due to “effective and heavy retaliation by Pakistani forces”. It elaborated that Afghan posts failed to provide covering fire for the militants and there are reports of “heavy losses” among Afghan border posts and militants.
Pakistani forces are striking Kharijite and Daesh hideouts inside Afghanistan that operate under the protection of the interim Afghan government. To carry out these operations, Pakistan is using artillery, tanks, and both light and heavy weapons. The military has also deployed air assets and drones to target Daesh and Kharijite positions.
Security sources said Pakistani forces are also targeting Afghan military headquarters that shelter Daesh and Fitna al-Khawarij militants.
Previously, the Ministry of Defence of Afghanistan avowed that Afghan forces had conducted “retaliatory operations against Pakistani security forces” tonight.
“The operations finished at midnight. Against every time the opposing side encroaches upon Afghanistan territory, our armed forces would be ready to protect the territory and would respond firmly,” the statement read.
Infiltration attempts in Pishin, Zhob
A senior official said Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border posts in the Baramcha area of Chagai District, which borders Afghanistan’s Helmand Province. He said Afghan troops fired indiscriminately with heavy weapons late Saturday night.
He added that Afghan forces suffered casualties and lost several border posts during the clashes. “The heavy exchange of fire lasted for two hours,” he said.
Security sources said Afghan forces also tried to enter Pishin and Zhob, but Pakistani troops repelled their advances.
پاک افغان بارڈر پر افغانستان کی جانب سے بِلا اشتعال فائرنگ/ اپڈیٹ
پاکستان فوج کی طرف سے افغان فورسز کے خلاف منہ توڑ جواب بھرپور طریقے سے جاری
خرلاچی سیکٹر میں پاکستانی فورسز کی جانب سے بھرپور جوابی کاروائی کی تازہ ترین ویڈیو منظر عام پر، سیکورٹی ذرائع
ویڈیو میں پاکستانی… pic.twitter.com/QrB182VOlF
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) October 11, 2025
Calls for restraint
Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to exercise restraint amid ongoing border skirmishes between the two countries.
As both are really keen to exercise the level of restraint, stated Araghchi in a live television talk with the state media in Iran, adding that it stabilizes the relationship between the two countries adds up to stability in the region.
At the same time, in order to prevent such clashes from occurring, Saudi Arabia called for restraint recently after signing a mutual defence agreement with Pakistan.
“The kingdom calls for restraint, avoiding escalation and embracing dialogue and wisdom to contribute to reducing tensions and maintaining security and stability in the region.
“The kingdom endorses all regional and international efforts for peace and stability and thus will tie its strong commitment for the achievements of security that would lend stability and progress to the sisterly peoples of Pakistan and Afghanistan.”
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs called both parties to prioritise dialogue, diplomacy and restraint and to handle their disagreements in a way that helps reduce tensions and avoid escalation with a view to achieving security and stability in the region.
The foreign ministry reaffirmed Qatar’s support for all regional and international endeavours that seek to augment international peace and security, and also committed itself to ensuring security and prosperity for the peoples of the two nations.
Deterioration in bilateral relations
The impasse accelerated to a climax in the past week with an avalanche of sharply worded statements from both sides. There were numerous casualties in Pakistan’s security forces in intelligence-based operations against terrorists, while Afghanistan accused the farwestern neighbor of violation of its sovereignty.
Terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil and near-daily cross-border skirmishes have long strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Islamabad has repeatedly urged the interim Afghan government to stop groups from using its territory to launch attacks into Pakistan.
Although Islamabad maintains its patience has run thin because, over the last few months, a number of deadly attacks have taken place in Pakistan, which it blames on militants operating from Afghan territory. “Enough is enough, Pakistan government and armed forces’ patience has worn out,” as said by Asif in the National Assembly on Thursday.
On the other hand, Kabul denies allegations of providing safe havens to these groups. A day ago, Afghan officials publicly blamed Pakistan for these aerial incursions, the latest by a top Pakistani official. The Afghan Defence Ministry further stated, “Once again, Pakistan violated Afghan airspace, bombed a civilian market in the Paktika airspace near the Durand Line, and also violated the territory of the capital Kabul.”
Earlier this week, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited India for India’s first-high level engagement with the Taliban government since it came to power in 2021.
While in New Delhi for a press conference, he condemned the Thursday night explosion in Kabul and Pakistan for its alleged involvement in the matter.
Earlier, ISPR DG Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry did not directly reply on whether Pakistan was responsible for the attacks.
He said, “To safeguard Pakistani lives and property, we will take whatever measures are necessary.”
The Foreign Office did not directly acknowledge any strikes in Kabul. Meanwhile, the Farwestern counterpart called Pakistan’s counterterrorism actions legitimate acts of self-defense against militants operating from Afghan soil.
At the same time, the Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) held a separate press conference in Peshawar. He said he could neither confirm nor deny any military operations in Kabul, but he stressed Pakistan’s right and determination to defend itself.
“Militants are using Afghanistan as a base to carry out terrorism in Pakistan, and we have evidence of this,” he said.
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