A line of cargo vans sure for Pakistan is stranded on the Afghan aspect of the Torkham border crossing, which remained closed after clashes in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, on October 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP

Intense combating broke out as soon as once more on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) evening between Pakistani safety forces and the Afghan Taliban alongside the border between the 2 international locations in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, state media reported.

According to the state broadcaster PTV News, “The Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij opened unprovoked fireplace in Kurram. The Pakistani Army responded with full drive and depth.” The time period “Fitna al-Khawarij” is utilized by Pakistani authorities to discuss with militants of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

PTV News reported that Afghan Taliban posts sustained heavy harm, with a minimum of one tank destroyed after being hit.

The Taliban fighters reportedly fled their positions following the alternate of fireside.

Later updates from the broadcaster mentioned that “one other put up and tank place of the Afghan Taliban” have been destroyed within the Kurram sector, adopted by experiences of a fourth tank place at Shamsadar put up being hit.

Earlier within the day, the Foreign Office mentioned Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch had given a “complete briefing” to resident ambassadors in Islamabad relating to latest developments alongside the Pakistan-Afghan border.

“She underscored Pakistan’s professional safety issues and its unwavering resolve to guard its territorial integrity and nationwide safety,” the Foreign Office assertion added.

Over the weekend, Afghan Taliban forces reportedly launched an unprovoked assault on Pakistani border posts, killing 23 troops, based on the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The ISPR mentioned that greater than 200 Taliban and affiliated militants have been killed when Pakistan responded to the assault.

Kabul has claimed the assault was a “retaliatory” transfer, alleging that Islamabad had performed air strikes inside Afghan territory final week.

Pakistan has not confirmed the air strikes however reiterated its name for Kabul to “cease harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan on its soil”. Islamabad has persistently urged the Taliban authorities to stop terrorist teams from utilizing Afghan territory for cross-border assaults.

Kabul, nevertheless, denies these allegations, insisting that Afghan soil isn’t getting used in opposition to any neighbouring nation.

Published – October 15, 2025 06:33 am IST

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