This was the most serious conflict between the two neighbouring countries in recent years.
Published: December 7, 2025 12:25 AM IST
New Delhi: Tensions are once again rising between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Heavy gunfire was exchanged between the two countries’ armies at the border late Friday night, but there were no reports of casualties or damage. Both sides blamed each other for violating the ceasefire agreement that had been in place for the past two months. Talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in November aimed at de-escalating tensions and maintaining the ceasefire failed, although the ceasefire agreement brokered by Qatar in October had largely held.
UN relief supplies into Afghanistan through border crossings
Just a day before the exchange of fire, Pakistan had said it would allow the United Nations to send relief supplies into Afghanistan through the Chaman and Torkham border crossings. These crossings have been closed for nearly two months due to the escalating tensions. Pakistani local police officer Mohammad Sadiq claimed that the firing originated from the Afghan side and that Pakistani troops retaliated near the Chaman border.
Afghan Taliban accuses Pakistan of initiating the firing
In Kabul, Afghan Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accused Pakistan of initiating the firing. Afghan border police spokesman Abidullah Farooqi also said that the Pakistani army first threw a hand grenade towards the Afghan side in the Spin Boldak border area, after which a retaliatory response was given. He said that Afghanistan is committed to the ceasefire.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s spokesman, Musharraf Zaidi, said on the social media platform ‘X’ that earlier in the evening, “the Afghan Taliban regime fired without provocation at the Chaman border.” He said that the Pakistani army is fully alert and committed to ensuring the territorial integrity of the country and the safety of its citizens.
Tensions between two countries have been high since October
Tensions between the two countries have been high since clashes erupted at the border in October. Dozens of soldiers, civilians, and suspected militants were killed in that conflict, and hundreds on both sides were wounded. The violence flared up after explosions in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on October 9. The Taliban government blamed Pakistan for these attacks and vowed revenge. This was the most serious conflict between the two neighbouring countries in recent years. A ceasefire agreement brokered by Qatar somewhat eased tensions, but no agreement was reached during subsequent peace talks in Istanbul.
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