Border Clashes Erupt Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Following Kabul Airstrike
Kabul, Afghanistan – Escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan boiled over into border clashes following a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul targeting a leader of the Pakistani Taliban, according to Pakistani intelligence sources speaking to the dpa news agency on October 12, 2025. The incidents reflect a deepening crisis between the neighboring nations,with Pakistan alleging Afghanistan’s Taliban government is providing sanctuary to militants responsible for a surge in violence within Pakistan.
The recent hostilities underscore a volatile security situation in the region. Pakistan has experienced a marked increase in attacks attributed to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as the Pakistani Taliban, and accuses authorities in Kabul of harboring TTP fighters. The airstrike reportedly aimed at Noor Wali Mehsud, the current head of the TTP, represents a significant escalation in Pakistan’s response to the growing threat. While the Taliban government in Kabul denies these accusations, the clashes signal a potential for further instability and a breakdown in diplomatic efforts to address cross-border security concerns.
