Pakistan says five soldiers and 25 fighters killed in Afghan border clashes

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesOctober 26, 2025 at 06:24 PM

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Fresh clashes near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have resulted in the deaths of at least five Pakistani soldiers and 25 fighters, according to Pakistan's army. The incidents occurred as delegations from both countries met for peace talks in Istanbul aimed at preventing a return to full-scale conflict. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of failing to act against armed groups operating from Afghan territory, raising questions about Kabul’s commitment to tackling “terrorism emanating from its soil.” Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned that failure in the Istanbul talks could lead to an "open war." The recent violence comes days after a ceasefire was brokered by Qatar and Turkey in Doha.

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