• About   |
  • Submit Guest Post |
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
The Second Angle (TSA Magazine)
Advertise
  • Infotainment
    • Sports
    • People
    • Inspiring
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Home & Decoration
  • Buzz
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology
The Second Angle
No Result
View All Result
  • Infotainment
  • Entertainment
  • Buzz
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology
Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT
Home World News

Pakistan PM condemns ‘unprovoked’ firing by Afghan Taliban forces in border town Chaman

TSA Desk by TSA Desk
December 12, 2022
in World News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
Pakistan PM condemns ‘unprovoked’ firing by Afghan Taliban forces in border town Chaman
Share on FacebookShare on WhatsApp
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT

RelatedPosts

At least 25 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school near Congo border

At least 25 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school near Congo border

Chinese president Xi Jinping stresses U.S.-China cooperation in meeting with Bill Gates

Chinese president Xi Jinping stresses U.S.-China cooperation in meeting with Bill Gates


 People douse a cargo supply truck after it was hit during the artillery shelling, in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border town of Chaman on December 11, 2022.

People douse a cargo supply truck after it was hit during the artillery shelling, in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border town of Chaman on December 11, 2022.
| Photo Credit: Reuters

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on December 12 condemned the “unprovoked” firing by Afghan Taliban forces in the border area of Chaman in the restive Balochistan province that killed seven people and said that that the interim government in Kabul must ensure that such incidents were not repeated in the future.

The Pakistani Army’s media wing initially said six died in Sunday’s shelling, but the death toll later rose to seven. Sixteen others were wounded, the army said, blaming the casualties on the “unprovoked and indiscriminate fire” of heavy weapons by Afghan forces on civilians.

The firing in Chaman, the main border crossing for trade between the two countries, follows a series of deadly incidents and attacks that have skyrocketed tensions between Islamabad and Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers.

Condemning the incident, Prime Minister Sharif tweeted that the interim government in Kabul must ensure that such incidents are not repeated in the future.

A senior Pakistan government official said that “it was unprovoked and indiscriminate gunfire which continued for a while and this included artillery shelling by Afghan Border forces.” The Pakistani Army’s media wing described the incident as “uncalled-for aggression” and said Pakistani troops had given a “befitting” but “measured response” and avoided targeting civilians on the other side.

The Foreign Office condemned the incident and have called on their counterparts in Kabul to understand the severity of the situation and take strict action against those responsible for the unprovoked firing and shelling.

“Such unfortunate incidents are not in keeping with the brotherly ties between the two countries,” it said.

“The Afghan authorities have been informed that recurrence of such incidents must be avoided and strictest possible action must be taken against those responsible,” it said in a statement.

The FO said authorities in both countries remained in contact to ensure there was no escalation of the situation.

Pakistan and Afghanistan share a 2,600-km border.

Chaman remains a busy border trading area for Pakistan and Afghanistan and has also been a flashpoint for clashes between border forces on both sides.

The Chaman border crossing, also known as Friendship Gate connects Balochistan province to Afghanistan’s Kandahar. It was closed last month after an armed Afghan crossed onto Pakistan’s side of the border and opened fire on security troops, killing a soldier and injuring another two.

Islamabad has completed almost 90% of fencing work along the border despite protests from Kabul, who contested the century-old British-era boundary demarcation that splits families on either side.

Successive regimes in Afghanistan, including the U.S.-backed governments in the past have disputed the border and this has historically remained a contentious issue between the two neighbours.


Continue Reading
ShareSendTweet

Related Posts

At least 25 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school near Congo border
World News

At least 25 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school near Congo border

The Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, is accused of launching many attacks on civilians in recent years, notably on civilian...

Read more
Chinese president Xi Jinping stresses U.S.-China cooperation in meeting with Bill Gates
World News

Chinese president Xi Jinping stresses U.S.-China cooperation in meeting with Bill Gates

In this photo released by China’s Xinhua News Agency, Bill Gates, left, meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing,...

Read more
U.S. guided-missile submarine arrives in South Korea amid North Korea’s missile tests
World News

U.S. guided-missile submarine arrives in South Korea amid North Korea’s missile tests

The nuclear-powered submarine USS Michigan approaches a naval base in Busan, South Korea | Photo Credit: AP The United States...

Read more
Morning Digest | Heavy rains pound Gujarat coast as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall; South Manipur cut off as women-led vigilante groups block roads, and more
World News

Morning Digest | Heavy rains pound Gujarat coast as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall; South Manipur cut off as women-led vigilante groups block roads, and more

Policemen stand guard on the Arabian Sea coast ahead of cyclone Biparjoy’s landfall at Mandvi in Kutch district of Gujarat...

Read more
Chinese Premier meets with Palestinian President in effort to increase Middle East presence
World News

Chinese Premier meets with Palestinian President in effort to increase Middle East presence

Chinese Premier Li Qiang (right) receives Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on...

Read more
Ukraine reports advances in early stages of counterattack
World News

Ukraine reports advances in early stages of counterattack

A tank from Ukraine’s 3rd Independent Tank Iron Brigade is seen at a position near the front line in Kharkiv...

Read more
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

Formula Innovations: The Science of Creating the Perfect Blend for Your Baby

Formula Innovations: The Science of Creating the Perfect Blend for Your Baby

Putin makes rare trip outside Russia for OPEC talks with Saudi Arabia

Putin makes rare trip outside Russia for OPEC talks with Saudi Arabia

Jimmy Fallon Scorches Trump-Hannity Relationship With A Wicked One-Liner

Jimmy Fallon Scorches Trump-Hannity Relationship With A Wicked One-Liner

ADVERTISEMENT

About

The Second Angle

The Second Angle (TSA) Magazine covers a broad spectrum of topics including Entertainment, Lifestyle, education, Crypto, iGaming, Technology, fashion, beauty, relationships, celebrities, wellness, travel, and food. It also features user-generated content in the form of tips, guest post, forums, polls, contests and other interactive articles.

Important Links

  • About
  • Guest Post
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletter
ADVERTISEMENT

© 2017-23. The Second Angle. All Rights Reserved. Developed and Managed by SquareBase.io

No Result
View All Result
  • Infotainment
    • Sports
    • People
    • Inspiring
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Home & Decoration
  • Buzz
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology

© 2017-23. The Second Angle. All Rights Reserved. Developed and Managed by SquareBase.io

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.