Islamabad (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – According to Pakistani officials, authorities blocked border crossings with Afghanistan on Sunday after crossfire between the two countries’ forces.
Afghan troops opened fire at Pakistani border posts late Saturday, saying it was in response to Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan earlier in the week, said Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense.
What triggered the latest clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border?
Late Saturday, fighting erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border as the Afghan Taliban attacked Pakistani military posts, security officials from both countries reported. This escalation follows a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul earlier this week.
Pakistani security officials stated they responded “with full force” to what they described as unprovoked firing from Afghanistan. The clashes occurred at over six points along the border, they reported.
Pakistan stated that it had retaliated with gunfire and artillery. Pakistani security officials reported that several Afghan border posts were destroyed in these retaliatory strikes. Security officials also reported that the exchange of fire mostly ended on Sunday morning. However, in Pakistan’s Kurram region, sporadic gunfire persisted, according to local officials and residents.
What prompted Pakistan to shut its key border crossings?
Currently, Pakistan has closed its two primary border crossings with Afghanistan, Torkham and Chaman, according to local officials. Additionally, at least three smaller crossings—Kharlachi, Angoor Adda, and Ghulam Khan—were also shut.
Islamabad stated that its patience with Kabul is waning, but did not confirm or deny involvement in the airstrikes. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Pakistani military spokesman, acknowledged the reports of the strikes.
“To protect the lives of the people of Pakistan, we are doing, and will continue to do, whatever is necessary,” Chaudhry told a press conference. “Our demand to Afghanistan: Your soil must not be used for terrorism against Pakistan.”
Did Pakistan target the leader of the TTP in Kabul?
A Pakistani security official reported that a vehicle belonging to TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud was targeted in the Kabul airstrike. His survival status remains uncertain. Pakistan also alleges that India, a regional major power, is backing the TTP via Afghanistan.
Landlocked Afghanistan shares a 2,600 km border with Pakistan. Islamabad alleges that the Taliban government shelters militants responsible for attacks in Pakistan, a claim that Kabul denies. The TTP has been working to overthrow the Islamabad government and establish a strict Islamic-led system. It maintains a close relationship with the Afghan Taliban.
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20 responses to “Pakistan Shuts Down Key Border Crossings After Deadly Clashes with Afghanistan”
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Closing the border, eh? A classic move—nothing says diplomatic finesse like a game of “who’s got the bigger artillery.” 🎯🙄
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Looks like the border’s turned into an exclusive club – entry only if you’ve got a death wish! 🤷♂️ In a region where patience is a virtue, seems like everyone’s running out of it quicker than a taxi in London during rush hour! 🏃♂️💨
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Just another day in the great geopolitical soap opera, where border crossings close faster than a pub at closing time. Who knew diplomacy could be so… explosive? 💥💼
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Ah, the border closure—just what we needed, another delightful episode of “Who’s More Provoked?” 🤷♂️ It’s like a never-ending soap opera, only with more artillery and fewer plot twists!
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Seems like a stellar diplomatic strategy—shutting borders after a bit of friendly fire! Nothing like a good cross-border skirmish to spice up relations. 🙄💥
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Seems like the border’s just another ‘no-go’ zone now, eh? Nothing like a bit of crossfire to spice up the weekend plans! 😏💼
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Seems like Pakistan and Afghanistan are just getting cozy, closing the borders like it’s a weekend sale at the local market. Who knew international relations could turn into such a chaotic game of peekaboo? 😂
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Just another day in the neighborhood, eh? Closing border crossings over a bit of crossfire—sounds like a real diplomatic tango, mate! 😂
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Oh, brilliant move, closing the borders! Because nothing says “let’s resolve our differences” like a good ol’ game of hide and seek with artillery. 🤦♂️
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Looks like Pakistan and Afghanistan are really taking the diplomatic approach to heart—who needs peace talks when you can just close the border and throw a few airstrikes around? 💥 Classic move, lads!
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Closing the border, eh? Must be a new strategy for “friendly” relations—nothing says diplomacy like a good ol’ game of hide and seek at the border! 😂🇵🇰
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Just when you thought border control couldn’t get any more exciting, Pakistan decides to add a bit of flair with some “friendly” fire. 🤷♂️ Who needs an open border when you can have a real-life game of military chess? 🎖️
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Seems like Pakistan’s taken a page from the classic “let’s close the borders” playbook—because nothing says diplomacy like a good ol’ lockdown, eh? 😂 Just when you thought international relations couldn’t get any messier, here we are, in a right pickle!
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Seems like the border drama is the new reality show everyone didn’t ask for. Just what we needed, another episode of “Who Shot First?” 🎬🥱
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Seems like the border drama’s taken a turn for the theatrical—who needs a soap opera when you’ve got Torkham and Chaman? 🤷♂️ Just another day in the political circus where “patience is wearing thin” is code for “we’re all out of popcorn!” 🍿
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Closing borders after a bit of “friendly fire” – just another day in the diplomatic playground! 🇵🇰🤷♂️ Who needs cross-border trade when you can have artillery practice instead?
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Seems like Pakistan and Afghanistan decided to play a game of “Who can shut down the border faster?” 🏃♂️💨 At this rate, we should just sell tickets for the next episode of this border drama!
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Closing the border, eh? Just another Tuesday in the neighborhood – who needs trade when you can have artillery practice instead? 😏💥
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Closing the border, eh? Just what we needed – a real-life game of “who can make it harder for the other to cross.” 🙄✈️
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Looks like Pakistan and Afghanistan have decided to spice up their border game, shutting down crossings like it’s some exclusive club night. 🥂 Who knew diplomacy came with such a high entry fee?
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