Pakistani Media: Eight Afghan Taliban fighters killed in border clashes

Pakistani media reports have stated that eight Taliban fighters were killed following an attack on border posts along the Durand Line.

The Dawn newspaper reported on Sunday, December 29, citing security sources, that in the clashes, one Pakistani soldier was killed and 11 others were injured, while the Afghan Taliban claimed that 19 Pakistani soldiers were killed during the retaliatory attacks.

The report also mentioned that on Friday night, TTP militants attempted to enter Pakistani territory through Taliban checkpoints but were unsuccessful in their efforts.

According to the report, TTP militants were accompanying the Taliban in their retaliatory attacks, while the Afghan Taliban has not commented on the matter.

The media added that around 15 TTP fighters were also killed during the clashes.

It is noteworthy that the Taliban began their attacks on Saturday in retaliation for airstrikes by Pakistani jet fighters on the Bermal district of Paktika province.

The continuing violence along the Durand Line underscores the volatility of the region and the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban. These clashes not only result in military casualties but also threaten to destabilize the border areas further.

Both sides appear entrenched in their positions, with retaliatory attacks escalating the cycle of violence. This highlights the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to address the root causes of the conflict and to seek peaceful resolutions, as military confrontations only seem to worsen the situation.

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