- By Supratik Das
- Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:11 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Afghanistan-Pakistan border clash:The Afghan Taliban has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, signaling potential escalation along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Mawlawi Muhammad Nabi Omari, Afghanistan’s Deputy Minister of Interior Affairs and senior Taliban leader, stated that Afghan forces and tribal fighters could pursue Pakistani troops “up to the Indian border” if they are considered invaders.
Omari, in a pointed message to Islamabad, said, “If the Afghan tribes and nation once declare you an invader by religious decree, I swear by God, you will not find safety even up to the Indian border.” He also criticized Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership, highlighting the influence of external powers in Islamabad’s decisions.
In addition to his warning, Omari hinted at possible territorial ambitions. He said, “The current situation indicates that areas beyond the Durand Line which were once lost by Afghanistan may eventually return to Afghan territory.” This statement underscores ongoing tensions over the historic and disputed boundary between the two countries.
Border Clashes And Ceasefire Agreement
The warning follows a week of intense border clashes, which left dozens of troops and civilians dead on both sides. Kabul accused Islamabad of violating a 48-hour ceasefire, temporarily established to halt fighting. In response to the escalating violence, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” after extensive negotiations mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Doha.
The ceasefire agreement, announced by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ensures both nations halt military operations and implement mechanisms for a lasting and verifiable peace. “Both countries agreed to an immediate ceasefire and will continue to meet in the coming days to make sure it is properly implemented,” the ministry confirmed.
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The ceasefire was declared just hours after the Pakistan Air Force carried out strikes inside Afghanistan’s eastern Paktika province. Afghan officials reported ten fatalities, including three cricketers. Islamabad claimed the strikes targeted militant hideouts linked to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) in retaliation for a suicide bombing in Mir Ali, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which killed several Pakistani security personnel.