Taliban Silence and Pakistan’s Claim of 32 Square Kilometers Incursion into Afghan Territory.
Reports indicate that media outlets affiliated with Pakistan’s security institutions have claimed that the country has taken control of approximately 32 square kilometers of Afghan territory in the Zhob sector by installing barbed wire along the border.
Videos released alongside these reports show military activity and the expansion of new border lines; however, these claims have not yet been independently verified.
This development comes amid longstanding border disputes between the two countries, particularly over the Durand Line. Pakistan considers the border official and recognized, while its legitimacy has consistently been disputed within Afghanistan.
In recent years, actions such as fencing and the construction of border installations have repeatedly led to tensions and intermittent clashes between the two sides.
Meanwhile, the Taliban have so far remained silent regarding these claims—a silence that may reflect ongoing assessments or political and security considerations.
If confirmed, such a development could have implications extending beyond bilateral relations, potentially evolving into a significant regional and international challenge.
