Amid escalating tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan in recent weeks, Pakistani security sources told the media that Taliban forces and Pakistani troops clashed on Sunday, July 19, along the border between Afghanistan’s Paktia province and Pakistan’s Kurram district. According to the sources, the fighting lasted several hours before coming to an end.
The Pakistani security sources claimed that the clash began after Taliban forces targeted Pakistani border posts with heavy weapons, mortars, and other military equipment. They added that Pakistani forces responded using small arms, artillery, and other weaponry.
According to the sources, Pakistani forces targeted several Taliban border posts, mortar positions, and defensive fortifications during the exchange of fire.
The cause of the confrontation remains unclear, and no official reports have been released regarding possible casualties or damage on either side. As of the time of publication, the Taliban had not commented on the clash or responded to the claims made by the Pakistani security sources.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
