Taliban Holds Armed Rally Against Pakistan in Khost Districts
KHOST, Afghanistan — Taliban fighters and supporters staged an armed rally in the border districts of Zazi Maidan and Ali Shir in Khost province on March 28, 2026, chanting anti-Pakistan slogans and condemning recent attacks by Pakistan on Afghan soil.
Participants expressed readiness to engage in jihad against Pakistan if ordered by Taliban leadership. Some individuals registered for potential war and are awaiting further instructions from the Taliban.
Mukhtaruddin Jalalzai, a tribal elder from Khost, stated that locals have registered for war against Pakistan and are awaiting the Taliban's order.
The event was confirmed by Taliban-published images and reports from affiliated media. Observers described the rally as an effort by the Taliban to rally public support amid escalating tensions with Pakistan.
Tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan have intensified, with Pakistan announcing continued military operations against Taliban elements on Afghan soil. The Taliban has vowed a response to these actions.
The Taliban has previously organized similar anti-Pakistan rallies in other provinces, reportedly forcing participation in some cases.
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