A Pause in Hostilities: Inside the Latest Taliban–Pakistan Clash
Hostilities between both sides have paused, and diplomatic contacts have been established between Pakistan’s envoy in Kabul and Taliban officials.
Pakistani media have released multiple videos of their strikes on Taliban positions, while Taliban-affiliated outlets have only shared images of fallen Pakistani soldiers, without providing further details.
Overall, last night’s clashes between the Taliban and the Pakistani army were part of a border skirmish, with both sides suffering significant casualties and damage. As such, their one-sided claims appear to be more propaganda-driven. In essence, the Taliban carried out guerrilla-style raids on border outposts, while the Pakistani army responded using conventional military force against Taliban positions along the frontier.
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