Clashes erupted late Saturday along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, igniting intense firefights after the Afghan Taliban reportedly attacked Pakistani military posts. This violence follows a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul earlier in the week, which targeted a leader of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Security officials from both nations confirmed engagements at multiple locations, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

Video footage from Pakistani officials showed artillery fire lighting up the night sky as they retaliated against Afghan positions. Enayatullah Khowarazmi, spokesperson for Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense, stated that the Taliban's actions were a response to Pakistan's violation of Afghan airspace. He warned, "If the opposing side again violates Afghanistan's airspace, our armed forces are prepared to defend their airspace and will deliver a strong response."

Reports indicate that the clashes resulted in significant damage to Afghan border posts, with claims of casualties among Afghan soldiers and TTP militants. The Pakistani military has accused the Afghan Taliban of sheltering TTP militants who conduct cross-border attacks, a claim that Kabul denies.

The situation has drawn international attention, with Saudi Arabia urging both nations to exercise restraint and seek dialogue to prevent further escalation. Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for stability between the two countries.

The ongoing conflict has raised concerns in Pakistan, where militant attacks have surged since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated that efforts to persuade the Afghan Taliban to stop supporting the TTP have failed, declaring, "We will not tolerate this any longer."

As tensions continue to rise, the situation remains fluid, with both sides on high alert amid fears of further violence along the 2,600-kilometre border.