Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:35pm on 12 Oct 2025,Sunday International
On October 11, 2025, intense clashes erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces along their shared border, marking one of the deadliest confrontations in recent years. Pakistan's military reported the deaths of 23 soldiers and claimed to have killed over 200 Taliban fighters. In retaliation, Afghanistan's Taliban government stated that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 30 wounded, while nine Taliban fighters also lost their lives. The Taliban accused Pakistan of repeated violations of Afghan territory and airspace, leading to the retaliatory operations. Both sides have captured and destroyed border posts, and Pakistan has closed key crossings, including Torkham and Chaman. The situation remains volatile, with both nations issuing stern warnings and accusing each other of aggression. (PC: HT)
