Landi Kotal: Unidentified armed elements, reported as Afghan Taliban fighters, opened fire on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Landi Kotal area on Tuesday, according to local sources and initial reports from security channels.
The incident occurred in the border regions of Waragha Sar, Maro Sar, and Shah Kot Sar. An exchange of fire ensued between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban, with clashes reportedly ongoing in these locations.
According to sources cited by The Khyber Chronicles and other local accounts, Pakistani forces responded effectively, including the use of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) to target and destroy an Afghan Taliban post. Reports indicate multiple casualties on the Afghan side, with at least five deaths mentioned in unconfirmed initial information, though no official casualty figures have been released by authorities on either side.
No casualties have been reported on the Pakistani side so far, and the situation remains tense with firing exchanges continuing in phases. Higher authorities from both sides are reportedly in contact to de-escalate the matter.
This development comes amid heightened border tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghan government, often linked to cross-border militant activities, accusations of harboring terrorists (such as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan or TTP elements), and sporadic skirmishes along the Durand Line.
Further details are awaited from official statements by Pakistani military or security officials. The area remains under close monitoring.
