{"id":5630,"date":"2025-10-13T17:52:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T12:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.7creport.com\/?p=5630"},"modified":"2025-11-17T10:56:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T05:56:21","slug":"clashes-escalate-on-pakistan-afghanistan-border-crossings-closed-claims-counterclaims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.7creport.com\/ur\/2025\/10\/13\/clashes-escalate-on-pakistan-afghanistan-border-crossings-closed-claims-counterclaims\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan\u2013Afghanistan Border Clashes October 2025: Heavy Fighting Prompts Border Closures"},"content":{"rendered":"
Heavy fighting erupted during the Pakistan\u2013Afghanistan border clashes October 2025, resulting in several casualties and temporary closure of key border crossings.<\/strong> Fierce exchanges of fire erupted along the Pakistan\u2013Afghanistan border between October 11 and 12, 2025<\/b><\/span>, prompting Pakistan to close major crossings \u2014 including Torkham and Chaman<\/b> <\/span>\u2014 and suspend movement across several smaller routes.<\/p> Both Pakistan<\/b><\/span> and the Afghan Taliban administration<\/b><\/span> claimed to have inflicted heavy losses on the other. Pakistan\u2019s military reported high militant casualties, while Afghan officials alleged dozens of Pakistani soldiers were killed. None of these figures have been independently confirmed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The Durand Line has long been a flashpoint between the two neighbours \u2014 a porous border often used by militant groups. Pakistan accuses the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)<\/b><\/span> of operating from Afghan territory and staging attacks within Pakistan. The Taliban government in Kabul denies offering sanctuary to TTP leaders.<\/p> Tensions surged after Pakistan reportedly conducted airstrikes inside Afghanistan targeting TTP leadership, triggering retaliatory cross-border operations. The confrontation underscores deep-rooted mistrust over militancy, border control, and sovereignty.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t 9\u201310 October 2025:<\/b><\/p> <\/b>Pakistan confirmed airstrikes near Kabul<\/b><\/span> and in eastern Afghan provinces, claiming to target TTP leaders responsible for attacks inside Pakistan. Kabul, however, said the strikes hit urban areas.<\/p> 11\u201312 October 2025:<\/b><\/b><\/p> Intense gunfire and artillery exchanges erupted along multiple sectors of the Durand Line. Pakistan reported militant assaults on forward posts, while the Taliban claimed to have killed dozens of Pakistani soldiers. Both sides released conflicting casualty numbers.<\/p> 12 October 2025:<\/b><\/b><\/p> Pakistan temporarily closed all major crossings \u2014 Torkham, Chaman, Kharlachi, Angoor Adda, and Ghulam Khan<\/b><\/span>\u2014 for security assessments, halting regular trade and transit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Pakistan\u2019s Account:<\/b><\/b><\/p> Pakistan\u2019s military, through ISPR, acknowledged casualties within its ranks \u2014 unofficially reported at 23 soldiers killed<\/b><\/span>\u2014 and claimed to have eliminated over 200 Afghan-aligned fighters<\/b><\/span>.<\/p> Afghanistan\u2019s Account:<\/b><\/b><\/p> Taliban officials countered, asserting that 58 Pakistani soldiers<\/b><\/span> were killed during their defensive operations.<\/p> Verification:<\/b><\/b><\/p> No independent sources have confirmed these claims. Both narratives remain unverified as of this report.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Pakistan:<\/b><\/b><\/p> Islamabad described its actions as defensive<\/b><\/span>, asserting its right to retaliate against attacks on border posts. Officials emphasized that operations were directed against militants, not Afghan security forces. The Foreign Office<\/b><\/span> urged restraint and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s stance on preventing cross-border militancy.<\/p> Afghan Taliban Administration:<\/b><\/b><\/p> Kabul denied harbouring TTP elements but claimed its forces acted in response to Pakistani airspace violations<\/b><\/span>. Taliban spokesmen reported higher Pakistani fatalities than Islamabad acknowledged.<\/p> Regional and International Reactions:<\/b><\/b><\/p> Diplomatic channels \u2014 notably Qatar<\/b><\/span> and Saudi Arabia<\/b><\/span> \u2014 have reportedly engaged both governments, urging dialogue and de-escalation. International media have highlighted the lack of verified information and called for caution in reporting casualty figures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The border closures have disrupted trade routes and daily movement<\/b><\/span>, straining border communities reliant on cross-border commerce. Local authorities report displacement<\/b><\/span> and heightened security patrols<\/b><\/span> in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa<\/b><\/span> and Balochistan<\/b><\/span>, while aid agencies monitor potential humanitarian fallout.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The renewed clashes underline the fragility of the Durand Line<\/b><\/span>, where unresolved territorial disputes, militant sanctuaries, and competing sovereignty claims fuel recurring conflict.<\/p> Without independent verification<\/b><\/span> or confidence-building mechanisms<\/b><\/span>, both countries risk further escalation. Analysts warn that militant factions could exploit the instability if diplomacy falters.<\/p> Sustainable de-escalation, experts suggest, will require joint monitoring frameworks<\/b><\/span>, third-party mediation<\/b><\/span>, and mutual trust \u2014 all of which remain in short supply.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \u00a0<\/p> Reuters<\/b><\/span>: \u201cPakistan closes border with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire.\u201d<\/p><\/li> Reuters<\/b><\/span>: \u201cDozens killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, border closed.\u201d<\/p><\/li> Al Jazeera<\/b><\/span>: Live coverage and situational updates.<\/p><\/li> Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/b>: Official press briefings.<\/span><\/p><\/li> Dawn<\/b><\/span>: Local reporting and on-ground security updates.<\/p><\/li><\/ul> \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
Both Pakistani and Afghan authorities confirmed intense gunfire exchanges near Torkham and Chaman, with sources reporting the situation remains tense.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tRising Tensions Along the Durand Line<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Historical Context: The Durand Line Dispute<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Timeline of Recent Events<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Conflicting Casualty Reports<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Official Statements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Humanitarian and Civilian Impact<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Analysis: Escalation Risks and Strategic Implications<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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