US EditionChina Urges Restraint Amid Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes
China urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve deadly border clashes through dialogue while highlighting over 200 militants and 23 soldiers killed, stressing safety of Chinese investments.
- In response to the clashes, China urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to exercise restraint and resolve differences through dialogue following days of deadly border conflicts.
- Hours-Long exchanges along the border occurred late Saturday, after reports of Pakistan violating Afghan airspace in Kabul and Paktika provinces prompted clashes into Sunday morning.
- Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said, `58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and around 30 wounded,` with nine Taliban fighters confirmed dead.
- China called for protection of its personnel, projects and institutions and reaffirmed willingness to mediate through its tripartite dialogue mechanism.
- Deteriorating relations over militant havens have complicated Beijing's mediating role as Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and Baloch Liberation Army presence fuels escalation amid calls from Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia for restraint.
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'China willing to help ease Pak-Afghan tensions'
China on Monday said it was willing to continue playing a constructive role in promoting the improvement and development of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations. China sincerely hopes that Pakistan and Afghanistan will focus on the broader picture, remain calm and restrained, adhere to resolving mutual concerns through dialogue and consultation, avoid escalating conflicts, and jointly maintain peace and stability in both countries and the region, Chin…
China Voices ‘Serious Concern’ Over Deadly Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes
Dozens of fighters were killed in fierce overnight clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, marking the most intense fighting between the two neighbors since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021. The violence reportedly erupted near the Torkham and Spin Boldak crossings critical trade and transit routes highlighting the fragile security dynamics that continue to […] The post China Voices ‘Serious Concern’ Over Deadly Pakistan-Afghanis…
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