Durand Line Tensions Escalate: Afghanistan Warns Pakistan After Ceasefire Breaches

Afghanistan’s Chief of Armed Forces, Fasihuddin Fitrat, has accused the Pakistani military of violating the ceasefire along the Durand Line, escalating tensions along the long-disputed border, local media reported on Friday. The Afghan Ministry of Defence stated that several people were killed in attacks carried out by Pakistani forces in border areas.

Fitrat criticized Pakistan for its continued attacks despite the ceasefire, saying they “demonstrate a lack of commitment and deception” by Islamabad, according to Ariana News. He added that Afghanistan has refrained from retaliatory action to avoid worsening the situation but warned that the ceasefire could “become meaningless” and that the Taliban would respond decisively if such attacks continue.

Earlier this week, Afghanistan had announced a temporary pause in its 'Rad al-Zulm' defensive operations for Eid at the request of mediating nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye. Pakistan also declared a temporary halt to its military operations for the holiday, with Information Minister Ataullah Tarar citing regional mediation as the reason for the pause.

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Despite these announcements, officials reported that Pakistani forces fired over 70 artillery shells into Afghanistan’s Kunar province. Zia-ur-Rahman Spin Ghar, head of information at Kunar’s Department of Information and Culture, said 35 shells struck areas including Barikot, Dokalam, and Tsongalai in Narai district, while 37 shells hit parts of Manogai district. Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and seek shelter in safer areas as the situation continues to be monitored.

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, condemned Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul earlier this month, calling them a serious violation of humanitarian and Islamic principles. He reported that more than 408 people were killed and over 260 injured in the strikes, many of them patients at a drug rehabilitation centre. Speaking to diplomats and representatives in Kabul, Muttaqi said the attacks deliberately targeted vulnerable civilians.

He further warned that repeated attacks since February, including strikes on civilian areas, have eroded trust in diplomatic solutions. Afghan forces will continue “proportionate and legitimate” defensive responses if attacks persist, he said, emphasizing that Afghanistan does not seek war but remains committed to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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