Last Updated: March 03, 2026, 17:13 IST
The conflict was sparked last week by what Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers said were retaliatory strikes on Pakistani installations in response to Islamabad’s attacks
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Afghan Taliban warn of closing Pakistan Embassy in Kabul
Over 42 civilians killed in recent Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes
Military tensions escalate with mutual airstrikes and accusations
Armed Taliban security personnel operating an anti-aircraft gun watch the sky for Pakistani airstrikes during ongoing clashes between Taliban security personnel and Pakistani border forces in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar Province on October 15,2025. (Photo: AFP)
The deputy spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Hamdullah Fitrat stated in a press briefing today that the Afghan government may close the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul if Pakistan continues its alleged aggression on Afghan territory.
Fitrat warned that continued hostile actions by Pakistan could prompt decisive diplomatic measures, including the suspension of the embassy’s operations, as a response to safeguard Afghanistan’s sovereignty.
Tensions soar At least 42 civilians have been killed and 104 wounded in Afghanistan in the fighting with Pakistan between February 26 and March 2, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Tuesday, as the military conflict between the neighbours entered its sixth day.
Military tensions between the South Asian Islamic nations remained high on Tuesday, with Afghanistan saying it had captured another Pakistani post in the Kandahar region and the fighting between the allies-turned-foes was “still ongoing”.
“The civilian casualties include
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