Tensions have escalated in recent weeks following deadly border fighting that killed dozens of soldiers and civilians.

The violence erupted after explosions in Kabul on October 9, which Afghanistan’s Taliban government said were drone strikes conducted by Pakistan and vowed to avenge.

The clashes subsided after Qatar brokered a ceasefire on October 19, which remains tenuously in place.

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Taliban government, blamed Pakistan for the talks’ failure, writing on X that “the irresponsible and non-cooperative attitude of the Pakistani delegation resulted in no outcome, despite the Islamic Emirate’s good intentions and the efforts of the mediators”.

Speaking during a press conference from the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Saturday, Mr Mujahid said Afgh

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