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Pakistan threatens further action after border clashes with Afghanistan

Regional powers, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, have urged both sides to exercise restraint and settle disputes through dialogue to prevent a wider conflict.

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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that Islamabad has carried out “befitting defensive strikes” against Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) targets along the border following what he described as “unprovoked firing and raids” by Afghan forces.

In a statement posted on X, Dar said Pakistan was “deeply concerned over the developments on the Pak–Afghan border”, accusing the IEA of serious provocation and cross-border aggression.

“Unprovoked firing and raids along the Pak-Afghan border by the Taliban (IEA) Government is a serious provocation,” Dar wrote. “Pakistan’s befitting response and strikes are against Taliban (IEA) infrastructure and to neutralize Fitna-e-Khawarij and Fitna-e-Hindustan terrorist elements operating from Afghan soil.”

He added that Pakistan’s actions were defensive in nature and not directed toward civilians.

“Our defensive response is not targeted towards peace-loving Afghan civilians. Unlike Taliban (IEA) forces, we are exercising extreme caution to avoid loss of civilian lives,” he said.

Dar urged Kabul to “take concrete measures against terrorist elements and their perpetrators that wish to derail Pak–Afghan relations”, warning that Pakistan would continue to defend its sovereignty and citizens.

“Pakistan will take all possible measures to defend its own territory, sovereignty and its people,” he said.

The statement came amid escalating clashes between Pakistani and Afghan forces along the Durand Line, particularly near Spin Boldak–Chaman and Kurram, where both sides have exchanged heavy fire since late Saturday night. Officials from Islamabad and Kabul have accused each other of initiating the hostilities.

Earlier Sunday, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, claimed that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed, 30 wounded, and more than 20 security posts captured in a “revenge operation.” He said the IEA had cancelled a planned visit by a Pakistani delegation following what it called violations of Afghan airspace. Pakistan has not confirmed those figures.

The flare-up marks one of the most serious border escalations since the IEA took power in 2021, threatening already strained relations between the two neighbours. Pakistan has repeatedly accused the IEA of harbouring Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters responsible for deadly attacks inside Pakistan — an allegation Kabul denies.

Regional powers, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, have urged both sides to exercise restraint and settle disputes through dialogue to prevent a wider conflict.

Analysts warn that sustained clashes could disrupt trade routes, trigger refugee flows, and further destabilize the region, especially as both governments grapple with internal security and economic pressures.

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Afghan, Indonesian sports officials discuss expanding cooperation

Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.

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Ahmadullah Wasiq, head of Afghanistan’s National Olympic and Physical Education Committee, met Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Taufiq Hidayat, during an official visit to Indonesia held alongside the Asian Cup competitions.

The talks focused on strengthening sports cooperation, including improving access for Afghan athletes living in Indonesia to local leagues and training camps.

Hidayat described the meeting as a positive step toward closer sporting ties and stressed the need for continued engagement.

Afghanistan’s ambassador to Indonesia, Saadullah Baloch, also attended the meeting, highlighting the role of sports diplomacy in bilateral relations. Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.

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UNAMA: Afghanistan ranks among highest for explosive ordnance casualties

UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.

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The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that Afghanistan is the world’s third most affected country in terms of casualties from explosive ordnance, with landmines and unexploded remnants of war still widespread.

UNAMA said children account for around 80 percent of victims, many of whom are injured or killed while playing near unexploded devices.

The mission reaffirmed its support for funding NGOs involved in mine clearance and community awareness, noting that these groups work daily to remove deadly remnants of conflict and educate communities about the risks.

UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.

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Russia denies mediating Pakistan’s ties with India and Afghanistan

The comments were issued in written responses ahead of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s annual press conference, after questions could not be addressed due to time constraints.

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Russia has said it is not acting as a mediator in Pakistan’s relations with India and Afghanistan, but is willing to offer assistance if asked.

In remarks published by the Foreign Ministry, Moscow said disputes should be resolved bilaterally, in line with the 1972 Simla Agreement and the 1999 Lahore Declaration.

The comments were issued in written responses ahead of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s annual press conference, after questions could not be addressed due to time constraints.

On relations with Pakistan, Russia said political contacts intensified in 2025, including a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China.

Moscow highlighted growing economic cooperation, citing projects such as reviving the Karachi steel plant, collaboration in pharmaceuticals including insulin production, trial freight routes under the International North-South Transport Corridor, and potential Russian involvement in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector. A bilateral trade and economic cooperation programme through 2030 is also expected to be adopted.

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