The Afghan Taliban has confirmed multiple "retaliatory" border attacks against Pakistani troops, claiming 58 Pakistani military personnel were killed after accusing Pakistan of violating its airspace and bombing a market. Pakistan disputes the figure, reporting 23 deaths among its forces and stating it killed 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists, with its Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warning of a strong response.

• The conflict has led to the closure of two main crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan (Torkham and Chaman), stranding hundreds of trucks.
• Both sides reportedly used small arms and artillery in the Kunar-Kurram region, with Pakistan accusing the Taliban government of harboring terrorists who target Pakistan.
• The escalation coincides with the Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's historic trip to India, where discussions about reopening the Indian embassy in Kabul took place.