Deadly Clashes Between Taliban and Pakistan Army at Nangarhar Border; Reports Indicate Escalating Attacks.
Local sources report that Taliban border forces and Pakistani military personnel engaged in armed clashes on Tuesday afternoon, 24 February 2026, in the Shakot area of Nazian district, Nangarhar province, along the so-called Durand Line.
The confrontation began at approximately 4:00 p.m. local time and rapidly escalated into heavy exchanges of fire between the two sides. Sources emphasize that Afghanistan’s eastern border has once again turned into a scene of direct confrontation.
Light and heavy weapons fire has reportedly been heard across different parts of the area, and the situation remains tense.
Despite the intensity of the fighting, neither side has released official figures regarding casualties or potential damage.
Local residents describe an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, with reports suggesting that the scope of the tension could extend beyond the initial flashpoint.
The clash comes as relations between the Taliban and Islamabad have reached a low point following Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in eastern Afghan provinces and the rise in cross-border insecurity.
However, both Taliban officials and the Government of Pakistan have so far remained silent a silence that has deepened uncertainty and intensified concerns about further escalation along the border between the two countries.
