December 18, 2022
1 min read

Pakistani Ulema due in Afghanistan to end cross-border hostility

The Ulema delegation will meet the Afghan Ministry of Defence officials and others in Kandahar and Kabul and hold discussions with key Taliban leaders…reports Asian Lite News

A four-member delegation of Pakistani Ulema will visit Afghanistan for reconciliation and end the cross-border hostility in Chaman since the
attack by Afghan forces that killed one civilian and injured 15 others, district administration said on Sunday, as per media reports.

It was the second time in five days that the Afghan border forces opened unprovoked and indiscriminate fire, using heavy weapons, at the civilian area in Balochistan’s Chaman city.

Levies officials reported that multiple artillery rounds were fired upon the civilian population around the Boghra Road and Custom House areas from the Afghan side, to which the Pakistani authorities responded befittingly, Geo News reported.

The Chaman district administration said that the Ulema delegation will meet the Afghan Ministry of Defence officials and others in Kandahar and Kabul and hold discussions with key Taliban leaders, it said.

They said that the flag meeting of Pakistani-Afghan border security forces was postponed upon the departure of Ulema delegation.

Meanwhile, the routine affairs were restored in the civillian areas on both sides of Chaman border.

The medical superintendent said that at least nine civillians were killed and over 45 civillians were injured in the firing of artilery shells by Afghan forces from December 11 to 15.

He said that the injured in the cross-border attack are undergoing medical treatment.

Authorities said that the clashes broke out between Pakistan and Afghanistan at the Chaman border over the intervention of Afghan forces during the repair of the fence in the Sheikh Lal Muhammad sector of the border.

During the previous attack, six people were killed and 17 others were injured, a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

According to the military’s media wing, the Afghan border forces used artillery and mortars in the attack.

ALSO READ: Imran takes jibe on Shehbaz govt over looming threat of default

Previous Story

Imran Khan promises ‘no action’ against Bajwa after coming to power

Next Story

Oil tanker blast kills 19 in Afghanistan

Latest from -Top News

Pakistan’s Shadow War in Balochistan

At least 50 killed by Pakistan-backed death squads in Balochistan in April, says HRCB — toll expected to rise in May….reports Asian Lite News The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) reported

Russia, Ukraine Resume Talks

The upcoming talks follow a significant hiatus in diplomatic engagement between the two nations, which have been locked in a brutal conflict since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 Russia and

UN Pays Tribute to Indian Soldiers

Thursday was observed as the 77th UN Peacekeepers Day, honouring the work of 61,353 peacekeepers, of whom 5,375 hailed from India….reports Asian Lite News Brigadier Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who

Modi’s New Warfare Playbook

Modi has upended the old playbook and India and Pakistan are entering dangerous new territory where nuclear deterrence is no longer a guarantee against conventional conflict…writes Collins Chong Yew Keat The India-Pakistan

Turkey’s Jet Roars, West Watches

It is visible that Turkey is intentionally reducing reliance on U.S. and Western military imports, especially F-16s and the failed F-35 partnership, to achieve strategic independence….writes Ankit V In 2016, Ankara announced
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Nawaz Sharif holds Gen Faiz, Gen Bajwa responsible for Pakistan’s mess

Sharif said that he had pointed out in Gujranwala speech

Pak PM Mourns Loss of Chinese Nationals, Vows probe

Shehbaz Sharif assured that an immediate investigation is underway to