Clashes Erupt at Pakistan-Afghanistan Border, Civilians Displaced

Sat Dec 06 2025 10:58:08 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Deadly fighting has reignited between Pakistan and Taliban forces of Afghanistan, leading to chaos and the flight of civilians from the border area.

Recent border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban forces have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Residents of Spin Boldak have fled as accusations of ceasefire violations mount from both sides, highlighting ongoing tensions despite previous peace mediations.

Clashes Erupt at Pakistan-Afghanistan Border, Civilians Displaced

Fresh deadly border clashes have broken out between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban forces, with both sides accusing each other of breaking a fragile ceasefire.

Residents fled the Afghan city of Spin Boldak overnight, which lies along the 1,600-mile (2,574 km) border the two countries share.

A medical source in the nearby city of Kandahar reported that a local hospital had received the bodies of four individuals, with three injuries reported in Pakistan.

Sporadic fighting has repeatedly broken out between the two nations in recent months, exacerbated by allegations from the Afghan Taliban that Pakistan has been conducting air strikes within its territory.

Both sides confirmed that they exchanged fire overnight but blamed each other for initiating the four hours of conflict. Mosharraf Zaidi, a spokesperson for Pakistan's Prime Minister, accused the Taliban of unprovoked firing, stating, An immediate, befitting & intense response has been given by our armed forces. Pakistan remains fully alert & committed to ensuring its territorial integrity & the safety of our citizens. Meanwhile, a Taliban spokesperson countered that Pakistan had once again initiated attacks and cited a need to respond.

Footage from the area displayed a large number of Afghans fleeing on foot and in vehicles, with people in neighboring towns also leaving due to fears that the renewed fighting could escalate.

This unrest follows a ceasefire agreement reached less than two months ago, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, which aimed to curtail the worst fighting since the Taliban's resurgence in 2021. Despite this ceasefire, tensions have remained high.

The government in Islamabad has long accused Afghanistan's Taliban of harboring armed groups responsible for attacks in Pakistan; however, the Taliban has denied these accusations, claiming Pakistan blames others for their security failures.

Just last week, delegations from both countries met in Saudi Arabia for a fourth round of negotiations aimed at establishing a broader peace settlement, but failed to reach a concrete agreement, despite both sides confirming their intent to maintain the ceasefire.