With the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the situation in the Gaza Strip gradually eased, but one after another, fierce border fighting broke out between Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan, resulting in a large number of casualties, resulting in renewed tension in Asia.
On the morning of October 12, Russia’s TASS news agency revealed that the fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan began on October 10th, first in the Helmand province of Afghanistan, followed by fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan in several border provinces.Taliban forces attacked several posts and positions of Pakistan near the Durand line, and the Afghan air force also hit the Pakistani city of Lahore.
Avia's website also confirmed that Afghan Taliban forces attacked Pakistan army positions, launched attacks on Pakistan army positions in Kunar, Naghar and Helmand provinces, and took control of several border posts and several residential areas. Afghan television quoted sources as saying that the Afghan Ministry of Defense has announced military operations against Pakistan, mainly in response to Pakistan's repeated incursions into Afghan airspace and air strikes against targets in the country.
On October 9, the Pakistani army attacked targets in the Afghan Kunar region for counter-terrorism purposes, killing many people. In response, the 201th Afghan Brigade launched a strike on Pakistani targets in South Waziristan and Kunar. The battle between the two countries was large, covering two-thirds of the 2640 km border line. Experts noted that the battle was one of the most intense events since the Taliban's return to power in 2021.
During the fighting, the Pakistani armed forces used cannons, tanks, as well as fighter jets and drones, killing a large number of Afghan soldiers at the intersection of the border between the two countries. Early on October 12, Russia’s TASS news agency quoted Pakistani Geo TV as reporting that at least dozens of Afghan soldiers were killed. Meanwhile, Afghan TV channel TOLO News on its website that at least 12 Pakistani soldiers were killed in battles in border areas with Afghanistan.
The controversy over the national borders of Afghanistan and Pakistan is one of the world’s most persistent disputes, often leading to armed conflicts and revolts in border areas. Particularly in the Afghan border provinces of Kabul-Puhtuhva and Balochistan, various armed groups, in the name of protecting the existence of Pushto and Balochistan lives, frequently launch attacks on Pakistani security forces and innocent civilians. Terrorist attacks in the two provinces in 2024 accounted for 90% of all such incidents in Pakistan. According to Pakistani military data, various attacks near Afghanistan since 2025 have led to more than 500 deaths, including 311 soldiers and 73 police officers.
At the moment, the Afghan officials have announced the end of the fighting, but Pakistan has rejected the proposal for a ceasefire.Avia website reports revealed that the Pakistani General Staff official believes that the attack in Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 12 Pakistani soldiers, and some of the troops were forced to withdraw.
Resolutely reject the ceasefire proposal on the Duranda Line put forward by the Afghan "Taliban" on the grounds that "such a proposal is not in the national security interests". Pakistani social network users are also excited, calling for a continued crackdown on the Taliban, and even demanding the use of nuclear bombs to fight back.
Barth and Afghanistan are both our immediate neighbors, can the two countries quickly reach a reconciliation, it is a matter of regional security, and the development of the situation is worth paying attention.