Afghanistan Peace CampaignInitially, Pakistani forces targeted the Alisher district of Khost with rocket attacks, and then the forces of the Islamic Emirate responded to these attacks.
Military clashes between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan in Khost province ended this morning (Friday, January 3) after several hours.
According to local residents, the clashes began at 1:30 AM last night and continued until 5:00 AM.
Initially, Pakistani forces targeted the Alisher district of Khost with rocket attacks, and then the forces of the Islamic Emirate responded to these attacks.
The Islamic Emirate has announced that the clashes caused no casualties.
Some residents of Khost province have also criticized Pakistan’s attack on the Ali Sher district.
“Last night, at 1:30 AM, Pakistan launched rocket attacks, which Afghan forces defended against, and the clashes continued until 5:00 AM,” said Hakeemullah, a resident of Khost.
“As a result of these clashes, people face numerous problems. Poor and impoverished individuals cannot afford transportation to the villages,” said Dawlat Khan, another resident of Khost.
Verbal tensions and military clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan are not new and have also occurred in the past.
The issue of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has often overshadowed relations between the two sides.
Meanwhile, political and military analysts believe Pakistan should resolve its issues with Afghanistan through diplomacy rather than confrontation.
“Pakistan is a close neighbor of Afghanistan, and it is necessary for this country to understand Afghanistan’s current situation. Issues should be resolved through political, economic, and transit avenues via diplomatic channels,” said Hadi Quraishi, a military analyst.
“These acts of violence and attacks yield no good results and bring nothing but hatred between the two nations,” said Aziz Maarej, a former diplomat.
It is worth mentioning that on December 25, 2024, Pakistan carried out airstrikes on parts of the Barmal district in Paktika province, which resulted in the deaths of over fifty local residents, including women and children.