Explosions hit Kabul as Taliban make diplomatic push to India

"The cause of the blasts and the extent of casualties remain unclear. Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that an explosion had been heard in Kabul, saying the cause was under investigation. list of 4 itemsend of list An explosion was heard in Kabul city, he posted on social media platform X in Pashto. But don't worry, it's all good and well. The accident is under investigation, and no injuries have been reported yet. So far there is no report of any harm done."

"Following the Kabul explosions, speculation swirled on social media that Pakistan was behind the attack, allegedly targeting senior TTP leaders, including its chief, Noor Wali Mehsud. However, the Taliban have not levelled any accusations yet. Pakistani security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to talk to the media, neither confirmed nor denied involvement in the Kabul explosions."

"The attacks come amid rising tensions with Islamabad, which accuses the Taliban of sheltering anti-Pakistan armed groups. Islamabad, Pakistan A series of explosions and bursts of gunfire rattled Afghanistan's capital late Thursday evening, according to local media. The cause of the blasts and the extent of casualties remain unclear. Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that an explosion had been heard in Kabul, saying the cause was under investigation."

Explosions and gunfire occurred in Kabul late Thursday evening, with the cause and casualty numbers unclear. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed an explosion and said the incident is under investigation, and initial posts reported no injuries. The incident occurred amid worsening relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with Islamabad accusing the Taliban of sheltering anti-Pakistan armed groups, notably the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The blasts coincided with the Taliban foreign minister's arrival in India for a six-day visit. Social media speculation alleged Pakistani involvement targeting senior TTP leaders, but the Taliban have made no accusations and Pakistani officials have neither confirmed nor denied involvement.

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