Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a message from Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs regarding the regional situation, specifically appreciating Pakistan's constructive engagement in fostering regional peace and security, according to an X post by Anas Mallick on October 15th, 2025, at 3:37 PM UTC. This development occurs amidst continued Pakistani precision strikes against Afghan Taliban and Kharijin hideouts in Kandahar province and Kabul, which security sources confirmed took place between 2:37 PM and 3:37 PM UTC on October 15th, 2025. Targets included Afghan Taliban Battalion Headquarters No. 8 and Border Brigade No. 5, which security sources stated were selected to be separate from urban populations and were successfully destroyed. These strikes follow an agreed-upon 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, effective from 6 p.m. on October 15th, 2025, which was reached at the Taliban's request for constructive dialogue. Separately, a statement attributed to "Natsecjeff" on X on October 15th, 2025, advocated for the destruction of the Taliban and their "entire bloodlines" using "scorched earth" tactics. This statement comes after a video reportedly from Sirajuddin Haqqani deepened cracks within the Taliban leadership, leading to Border Force and Taliban forces taking over areas without clear orders, according to a source citing an internal crisis in Afghanistan. Previous reports from earlier in the day detailed Pakistani airstrikes and drone strikes in Kandahar and Kabul. Between 11:37 AM and 12:37 PM UTC, Pakistani fighter jets and drones struck at least four locations in Kabul's Taimani area, including a school, while multiple Taliban headquarters in Spin Boldak, Kandahar, were also hit. Conflicting reports emerged regarding an explosion in Kabul, with the Afghan Taliban claiming it was a fuel tanker and other sources attributing it to Pakistani drones. A Royal Oman Air Force C-130 was observed leaving Kabul, suggesting potential mediation efforts by Gulf states. An aviation notice (Notam) has been issued by Pakistan making multiple air traffic routes within its central sector unavailable on October 16th, 2025.
