“Lines of Fire: Testing Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations”, India Narrative, October 12, 2025
“On 10 October, explosions occurred in Kabul and Afghanistan’s southeastern Paktika province. The Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghan sovereign territory and national airspace. The Taliban Ministry of Defence characterised the attacks as violent and provocative. The Taliban condemned the incidents and stated that Pakistan would be held responsible for any escalation. Diplomatic tensions over the past decade have led to frequent conflicts and skirmishes between the two countries. Hostility intensified after August 2021, when the Taliban assumed control of the Afghan government.
What happened?
At approximately 10 PM on 9 October, an explosion occurred in the Abdul Haq Square area of Kabul, a location near government buildings and the national intelligence agency. Pakistan used “precision airstrikes over major urban and border areas in efforts to rupture insurgent leadership and hideouts in the Durand Line in Paktika, which were responsible for the attack on the sovereign land of Pakistan. They claim it as an act of self-defence. The Taliban Ministry of Defence reported no casualties but indicated that aerial attacks targeted civilian areas, with property destruction documented in Paktika. Taliban spokesperson Zabihulla Mujahid stated in press conferences that Afghanistan retains the right to defend its territory. The Taliban further asserted that such actions risk destabilizing the region and called for a thorough investigation.
Islamabad justified the airstrikes by citing an imminent terrorist threat originating from Afghan territory. At a press briefing, Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, stated that the operations were necessary to safeguard the Pakistani population and would continue as required. He urged Afghanistan to ensure that its territory was not used for acts of terrorism against Pakistan……”
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