Mujahid: Three Pakistani Soldiers Freed at the Request of Saudi Arabia

Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced three Pakistani soldiers were released following Saudi mediation.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said three Pakistani soldiers captured during earlier border clashes were released following a request from Saudi Arabia.

He stated the release was carried out as part of the group’s policy of maintaining positive relations with countries and in consideration of Ramadan’s arrival.

Officials said the soldiers, captured during clashes last October, were handed over to a Saudi delegation visiting Kabul earlier this week.

The spokesman added that the move also reflected respect for ongoing diplomatic engagement aimed at easing tensions between authorities in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Relations between Taliban and Islamabad have deteriorated in recent months due to repeated border clashes, security disputes, and closures affecting cross-border trade and civilian travel.

Pakistani media previously reported that closure of the Torkham Border Crossing has caused trade losses exceeding 240 million dollars for both sides.

Analysts say prisoner releases and diplomatic engagement could help reduce tensions, but long-term stability depends on resolving broader security and border disputes.

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