Pakistan19 October, 20253 min read
Pakistan Accuses India of Inciting Afghan Taliban to Fuel Border War with Afghanistan
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Pakistan accuses India of inciting the Afghan Taliban to escalate border conflict. Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Defense Minister publicly blame India for fueling violence.
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Pakistan-India Border Conflict 2025
Pakistan’s government escalated its accusations in October 2025, alleging India is inciting the Afghan Taliban and using Kabul as a proxy. Border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan surged to the worst violence in years before a ceasefire on October 19. France 24 reports that Islamabad’s leaders blamed New Delhi for inciting the Taliban and described Kabul as an Indian proxy.
“Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated sharply in October 2025, with Islamabad accusing India of fueling the conflict by supporting the Afghan Taliban.”
They also noted a sharp escalation in violence and the ceasefire signed on October 19. Firstpost details explosions in Kabul and near the Pakistan border after a high-profile Taliban visit to New Delhi. This was followed by deadly artillery and drone exchanges and a ceasefire on October 19.
The Japan Times underscores that the flare-up comes amid longstanding hostility between Pakistan and India since partition. Arab News PK adds that a brief 48-hour truce ended and Pakistan then carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan. Sporadic cross-border violence caused dozens of deaths during this period.
Pakistan's Security Accusations
Islamabad’s case links the Afghan Taliban to militant threats against Pakistan, especially the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), and alleges Indian support—claims that India, Kabul, and some analysts dispute. France 24 reports that Pakistan accuses the Taliban government of harboring the TTP and also blames India for supporting these militants. The report adds that millions of Afghan migrants face deportation and cites former diplomat Maleeha Lodhi’s view that Pakistan’s main grievance is the Taliban’s failure to control the TTP.
Firstpost likewise says Pakistan blames the Taliban for harboring TTP and accuses India of backing them, adding that India denies the charges as deflection from Pakistan’s internal security issues. The Japan Times reiterates the incitement accusation but centers it in the broader India-Pakistan rivalry. Arab News PK summarizes the competing claims: Pakistan accuses both Kabul and New Delhi of harboring militants, allegations denied by both.
India-Taliban Relations and Regional Tensions
India’s recent outreach to the Taliban is a focal point of Pakistan’s accusations. Firstpost reports that India hosted a high-profile visit by the Taliban foreign minister to New Delhi in October. India plans to upgrade its mission in Kabul, while public opinion shifted after the Taliban minister expressed post-attack solidarity on Kashmir.
“India’s recent diplomatic outreach to the Taliban, including a high-profile visit by the Taliban foreign minister to New Delhi in October... plans to upgrade its diplomatic mission in Kabul... shifting public opinion in India...”
France 24 links the visit of Amir Khan Muttaqi to a subsequent spate of explosions near Kabul and the border. These events were followed by deadly cross-border exchanges before the October 19 ceasefire.
The Japan Times notes that Pakistani leaders call Kabul an Indian proxy. Arab News Pakistan widens the lens to concurrent diplomacy and conflict mechanics, highlighting Gulf-state mediation efforts and Pakistani airstrikes after a short truce.
Regional Military and Diplomatic Updates
Regional military signaling and diplomacy diverge across sources. Arab News PK emphasizes restraint rhetoric from Pakistan’s army chief, stating there is 'no space for war.' This comes even as the report details cross-border deaths, a failed truce, and Pakistani airstrikes.
The same source also highlights a new Pakistan–Saudi Arabia defense pact and extensive economic diplomacy with the IMF, World Bank, and a Fitch upgrade. France 24 focuses on the cross-border violence, migrants facing deportation, and the October 19 ceasefire amid continuing strain. Firstpost and The Japan Times concentrate on the accusation narrative and the context of bilateral hostility rather than Gulf defense agreements or Pakistan’s economic outreach.
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Conflicting Reports on Regional Tensions
Uncertainties and disputed claims persist regarding the situation. Firstpost and France 24 both report Pakistan’s allegation that India is supporting the Afghan Taliban, but Firstpost explicitly notes that India denies these claims. Arab News PK adds that Kabul also denies harboring militants.
“Pakistan’s leadership claims India has incited the Taliban and views Kabul as a proxy for New Delhi... India denies these claims, accusing Pakistan of deflecting from its internal security issues. Separately, the article briefly mentions Nirav Modi... with proceedings continuing into 2026.”
France 24 introduces an analytical caveat via Maleeha Lodhi, stating that Pakistan’s primary grievance is Taliban inaction against the TTP, indicating the India angle may be secondary. Timelines also vary in emphasis: Firstpost and France 24 highlight a ceasefire on October 19, whereas Arab News PK stresses a short truce that collapsed with Pakistani airstrikes, resulting in dozens of deaths.
The Japan Times restates the accusations without the denials or truce details, situating events within the long-running India-Pakistan antagonism. Notably, Firstpost’s inclusion of Nirav Modi’s extradition update is unrelated to the border crisis and stands out as off-topic within a single news package.