Taliban & Pakistani Border Guards Clash in Kandahar, Say Local Sources
Local sources have reported to Afghanistan International that a skirmish occurred between the Taliban and Pakistani border guards on Sunday, 6th October, in the Shorabak district of Kandahar.
According to these sources, Pakistani forces opened fire as the Taliban were constructing facilities along the Durand Line, the contentious border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The clash took place in the Noshak and Gaznal areas of Shorabak and lasted for approximately 15 minutes. No official statement has been released by the Taliban regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, the Taliban’s 205th Corps in Kandahar has reportedly established security checkpoints along the Durand Line, extending from Shorabak district to Zabul. While the Taliban assert that these checkpoints are intended to enhance security, there are reports that Pakistani border guards have been obstructing their construction.
This latest incident adds to a series of clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces over the past three years. These confrontations, which have occurred at various border crossings and other points along the border, have frequently led to the closure of shared crossings, resulting in significant financial losses for traders on both sides.
