Civilian Killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clash; Both Sides Blame Each Other

DID Press: Following a fresh exchange of fire at the Chaman–Spin Boldak border crossing, one civilian was killed and four others injured in Afghanistan territory. At the same time, officials from Pakistan and the Taliban government accused each other of initiating the clash, once again heightening tensions at one of the most sensitive border points between the two countries.

Local sources in Kandahar province reported that a nighttime attack by Pakistani forces on a residential area in Spin Boldak district resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to four others. The attack occurred after an exchange of fire between the two sides. Although Taliban authorities have remained silent regarding casualty details, the general situation in the area is now reported as stable.

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, confirmed the clashes, saying that Afghan border forces “were forced to respond after attacks from Pakistan.” Meanwhile, Pakistani health officials said three civilians injured by gunfire from Afghanistan territory were transferred to Chaman Hospital for treatment.

As border tensions escalated, Kabul and Islamabad once again accused each other of triggering the recent fighting. Musharraf Zaidi, spokesperson for the Prime Minister of Pakistan, blamed the Taliban government for violating the “fragile ceasefire” and carrying out provocative actions. He added that Pakistani forces remain on high alert and Islamabad has planned for “any possible scenario.”

On the other side, a Taliban spokesperson accused Pakistan of escalating tensions and claimed that Pakistani forces again attacked Afghanistan territory on Friday night, forcing Afghan border guards to respond.

The Chaman–Spin Boldak border area has witnessed several exchanges of fire and similar tensions in recent months and remains one of the most sensitive and unstable points along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border.