Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said three Pakistani soldiers captured during border clashes were released at the request of Saudi Arabia, citing the group’s positive relations with other countries and the approach of Ramadan.
Mujahid said the soldiers were captured on 12 October 2025 during fighting along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. He added that the men were handed over to a Saudi delegation that travelled to Kabul last Monday.
Clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces occurred several times in October, when tensions escalated after Pakistani officials accused the Taliban of supporting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Following the accusations, Pakistan carried out air strikes on targets inside Afghan territory, prompting a response from Taliban forces and exchanges of fire in parts of the border region.
Tensions flared repeatedly during the same month before a ceasefire was reached in Doha.
