Taliban Blame Pakistan For Kabul and Paktika Blasts As Tensions Worsen

KABUL — The Taliban have accused Pakistan of carrying out several explosions in Kabul and Paktika province on Thursday as ties worsen between the two sides amid a surge in cross-border violence and shifting regional alliances.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid initially said an explosion had been heard in Kabul but downplayed its impact, reporting no injuries. A day later, the Taliban Defence Ministry directly blamed Pakistan for the Kabul and Paktika blasts without offering details or evidence.