Pakistan rejects Afghan claims, says firing at Chaman border started from Afghan side

Pakistan has strongly rejected Afghan claims accusing its forces of starting firing on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman, instead claiming that the incident started from the Afghan side and was met with a measured response.

In a statement published on

The ministry added that the situation was quickly brought under control thanks to the disciplined conduct of Pakistani forces and confirmed that the ceasefire remains intact. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continued dialogue and expressed hope for reciprocal restraint by the Afghan authorities.

Earlier, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid had claimed in X that Pakistani forces again opened fire on Spin Boldak, sparking concern among local residents.

Despite border skirmishes, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban continue their third round of talks in Istanbul. The latest meeting follows earlier discussions that lasted five days and produced a tentative understanding to reduce tensions along the border.

Last month, heavy clashes between the two sides left several victims and led to the closure of key border crossings. Earlier this week, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif, in an informal briefing to journalists, warned that any cross-border attack from Afghanistan would be seen as a violation of the ceasefire and “would be responded to with full force.”

He stressed that while Pakistan has shown restraint despite repeated provocations, it would no longer tolerate violations and that any use of Afghan soil for terrorism against Pakistan would nullify the truce.