“These accusations that Pakistan is making are baseless and not supported by reality. These accusations are not true and are not acceptable and will only complicate the issue rather than resolve them,” added Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, who is the son of Taliban founder, the late Mullah Omar.

Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan broke out after explosions in Kabul on October 9, that the former blamed on the latter. Days later, on October 11-12 weekend, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory border offensive, prompting Islamabad to vow a strong response.

After further clashes left soldiers and civilians dead, the two sides declared an initial 48-hour ceasefire on Wednesday, October 15.

Fresh Pakistani strikes hit Afghanistan on October 17, with Islamabad saying it was targeting armed groups that the Taliban provides safe haven to and allows to launch attacks on Pakistani territory – a claim denied by Kabul.

The two sides approved a second ceasefire on Sunday, October 19.