Afghan Taliban’s cross-border attacks continue

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The already tense relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan took a turn for the worse when unidentified Afghan terrorists attacked a security checkpost in Kurram Agency on Wednesday, as clashes in neighboring Orakzai Agency left three soldiers and 10 militants dead in the latest acts of violence in the country troubled northwest.
Reports said dozens of armed militants raided a paramilitary checkpoint in Orakzai, sparking clashes that left three soldiers and at least 10 attackers dead, officials said.
“More than 30 militants attacked a Frontier Corps checkpost in Dabori area of Orakzai on Wednesday afternoon and killed three security persons,” a security official told AFP in Peshawar.
“The security forces responded to the attack with full force and used helicopters for shelling on militants. At least 10 militants were killed in the response.” Seven troops were injured during the firefight.
In the Kurram attack, officials said a group of armed militants attacked a security forces checkpost set up in Ali Nagar sector of the agency, injuring two security personnel. However, the security forces successfully repulsed the attack. Officials said militants entered Kurram Agency from Paktia province of Afghanistan. The Afghan government has so far not commented on the attack.
Accusations of cross-border attacks and infiltrations are being traded between Islamabad and Kabul for some time now, with both handing out strict warnings to the other to rein in unbridled militants on their sides. A few days ago, Kunar Governor Fazalullah Wahidi accused Pakistan of firing more than 300 rockets and mortar shells that landed in Afghanistan.
He claimed four civilians had been killed and several others injured by the salvo, while a formal protest was lodged with the Pakistani ambassador in Kabul. However, the Foreign Office rejected the allegations.
The Afghan governor slapped the allegations soon after PM Raja Pervez Ashraf’s daylong trip to Kabul.
Earlier, Pakistan had expressed serious concern over the failure of Afghan and NATO forces to reign in Taliban who launched several attacks on Pakistani troops in Bajaur Agency and Upper Dir district.
Pakistan had also summoned the Afghan ambassador to the Foreign Office to hand him a formal letter of protest.
The Pentagon also jumped in the scene on Wednesday to ease the rising tensions, saying it was involved in negotiations with both countries to soothe frequent exchange of accusations.

8 COMMENTS

  1. What Pakistan says about its own failure in the same issue. If you throw stones on other, do not expect flower from others.

    • If Pakistan has failed to stop the Taliban coming from Afghanistan and attacking on its soil,then what is your opinion about the Taliban going from Pakistan and attacking Afghan and NATO forces as claimed by whole Afghanistan and NATO countries. If we take your point than the NATO comprising 40 nations is biggest failure on the earth,despite having all the resources and military might,they just could not stop some militants armed with few AK 47,S and Rocket launchers from Attacking the most secured area of the Kabul.

      • I have an idea. Why don't we offer @PTBP and @Titti's sister to the taliban as a peace offering. We can cover them up with black burqas and the taliban would never know how ugly they really are. As long as they keep their legs and mouth open, we can keep all the talibans busy 🙂

      • I have an idea. Why don't we offer all the jiayala's sisters to the talibans as a peace offering. As long as they can keep their legs and mouth open, we can keep all the talibans busy. These girls know their profession. They can suck all the energy of each and every single fighter.

        • Kid, We did try this with your sister,s but if failed miserably because instead of sucking Taliban,s energy out your sister,s just ran away by just having a glimpse of Taliban,s tools. It does not matter how long you are in this trade are how professional you are it is best option to save your life.Because if your sister,s are still alive you can earn money from other sources and the biggest other source is PPP Jiyalas. I think you should try your mother next time OR even you and your daddy as Taliban,s have a great taste for gays also.

  2. They are not the taliban who are fighting against NATO. They are TTP having save heaven in afghanistan given by foreign intelligences. Its time Pakistan name them openly.

  3. The swat terrorists, tackled by the Pakistani army in 2009, are once again active to take up arms against Pakistan from inside Afghanistan. This looks a declared war against Pakistan. Indian RAW was very active in Swat at that time. This cannot be overlooked now. NATO must address this issue. Terrorists just aim at disabling Pakistani security forces. Dr Ahmad Rashid Malik – Islamabad.

  4. we have suffered for cross border infiltration for the last 30 years and now it is turn of pakistan. We Afghans and Nato were shouting for safe havens in waziristan, pakistan was denying that and now pakistan is barking. I think every action has reaction.

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