Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated their dispute over cross-border violence, with both nations accusing each other of violating territorial boundaries and engaging in militant activities. Islamabad claimed that Afghan forces killed 28 fighters and captured 32 individuals crossing from Pakistan, while Kabul denied the allegations, asserting that its security forces had neutralized militants operating from Pakistani territory.
The tensions come amid heightened security concerns following a militant attack in Pakistan’s northwestern Kohat district, which killed 23 people, including 17 police officers. Pakistan’s foreign ministry issued a demarche to the Afghan embassy in Islamabad, accusing Kabul of airspace violations. Afghanistan, in turn, accused Islamabad of harboring terrorists and failing to control militant groups operating from Pakistani soil.
Both countries have called for increased cooperation to address the security challenges along their shared border. However, the lack of trust and ongoing accusations suggest that resolving the conflict remains a complex and urgent challenge for regional stability.
