Quick highlights
- Pakistan’s military (ISPR) says its forces repelled an overnight attack by fighters it identified as Afghan Taliban and killed “over 40” attackers.
- Afghan authorities and Taliban spokesmen say there were clashes too and report civilian casualties on the Afghan side; independent tallies vary.
- The violence prompted a temporary 48-hour truce and international calls for de-escalation as hospitals received the wounded and border crossings closed.
What happened?
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) posted that on the night of 11–12 October 2025, its troops faced coordinated attacks along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier and killed more than 40 insurgents during counter-operations. The army described the assaults as “unprovoked” and said security forces repulsed the infiltrators.
Where did this take place?
Clashes were reported along several border zones, notably Chaman (Balochistan) and other sectors near Kandahar/Spin Boldak on the Afghan side, areas long prone to cross-border incidents. Hospitals in Quetta and Kandahar treated casualties as crossings were temporarily shut.
When did this occur?
The ISPR account refers to the 11–12 October incident. International outlets and government statements covering the spike in violence and the subsequent 48-hour ceasefire were published on 15–16 October 2025.
How did events unfold?
According to Pakistan’s military, assaults on border posts were met with ground counter-fire and precision strikes; ISPR material claims dozens of attackers were neutralised and that some militant positions were destroyed. Afghan and independent media report exchanges of artillery and airstrikes, and both sides accuse the other of escalating the violence. International agencies say civilian deaths and mass displacement followed the fighting.
Why this matters
Border flare-ups risk wider instability between two neighbours already dealing with insurgent spillover, refugee flows and contested claims along the Durand Line. The rapid move to a short truce shows damage control, but the deal is fragile and international actors are urging calm.
Quick context & caution
- Casualty counts differ: Pakistan’s official military account gives one figure; Afghan officials and international reporters offer different tallies and describe civilian harm. Treat single-source numbers cautiously until independent verification is available.
- The region has seen repeated incidents since 2021; cross-border raids and retaliatory strikes have political as well as humanitarian consequences.
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