Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash?

Relations betwixt Pakistan and Afghanistan person been tense since the Taliban took powerfulness successful 2021.

On Monday, Pakistan summoned a elder Afghan diplomat aft an onslaught claimed by the Pakistan Taliban, known by the acronym TPP. The radical said it carried retired 2 much attacks since, mostly against information forces.

Islamabad accuses Kabul of backing the fighters, which it denies.

The latest unit started with a large borderline skirmish successful February. Mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye and China led to a intermission successful the fighting.

But the 2 sides person continued to people each other. This includes a Pakistani onslaught connected a cause rehabilitation centre that killed much than 250 people.

Will these breaches pb to a resumption of hostilities? And is lasting bid imaginable betwixt the neighbours?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Masood Khan – Former imperishable typical of Pakistan, United Nations

Michael Kugelman – Senior fellow, Atlantic Council

Obaidullah Baheer – Adjunct lecturer, American University of Afghanistan