Afghan forces launched retaliatory strikes along the Durand Line, claiming to have killed 55 Pakistani soldiers and captured bases after alleged Pakistani airstrikes on civilian areas. Rising tensions threaten border stability as both sides trade accusations over cross-border attacks
Although India’s historical ties with Afghanistan and its discomfort with the Taliban are well known, the changing dynamics of the region demand a pragmatic approach
Heavy gunfights erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border after the Taliban accused Pakistan of airstrikes on Kabul and other regions. Both sides claimed significant action, raising fears of further escalation amid long-standing tensions and cross-border militant accusations.