Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Clash: Dozens Killed in Intense Fighting | Latest News 12 October 2025

Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Clash Turns Deadly — Latest Updates as of 12 October 2025

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated sharply on the night of 12 October 2025, as both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and artillery shelling along multiple border points. According to international reports, several military personnel and civilians were killed in the overnight clashes.

The Taliban government in Kabul accused Pakistan of launching airstrikes inside Afghan territory, targeting alleged militant positions. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed that Afghan forces killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and captured 25 border outposts. However, Islamabad dismissed these claims as “baseless and exaggerated,” stating that the firing was initiated from the Afghan side and that Pakistani troops retaliated with proportionate force.

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the incident, calling it “a direct attack on Pakistan’s sovereignty.” He stated, “Our forces will defend every inch of the homeland, and any aggression will be met with full strength.”

Following the clashes, Pakistan temporarily closed major border crossings — including Torkham, Ghulam Khan, Kharlachi, Angoor Adda, and Aparchi — to prevent further escalation. Verified footage shared on social media shows intense shelling and explosions near several border areas.

Pakistani officials alleged that Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants continue to operate from Afghan territory with the support of certain elements within the Taliban regime. In response, Pakistan’s Air Force reportedly carried out precision strikes in Afghanistan’s eastern regions, including Khost, Paktika, Jalalabad, and Kabul suburbs, targeting suspected TTP hideouts. The Taliban condemned these air raids as a violation of Afghan sovereignty.

Regional powers such as Qatar, Iran, and Saudi Arabia have urged both nations to exercise restraint and resolve the crisis through diplomatic means. Analysts warn that the clashes could further deteriorate Pakistan–Afghanistan relations and threaten the fragile stability of the South Asian region.

Civilians living near the border have started evacuating to safer areas amid fears of renewed shelling. Humanitarian agencies have expressed concern that continued fighting could lead to displacement and worsen the regional security situation.

Observers say this confrontation marks a dangerous turning point in Pakistan–Afghanistan relations. Without urgent diplomatic intervention, the ongoing military tensions could spiral into a larger conflict, with long-term implications for regional peace and counterterrorism efforts.