- Fierce overnight clashes erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Sunday, marking the deadliest border conflict since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
- Afghanistan claims 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed, while nine of their fighters died. Pakistan reports killing over 200 Afghan fighters, with 23 Pakistani soldiers killed.
- Clashes followed alleged Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul and eastern Afghanistan, prompting Taliban retaliation. Pakistan has not officially acknowledged the strikes.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, responsible for attacks in northwestern Pakistan. The Taliban deny harboring Pakistani militants.
- Major crossings along the 2,600-km Durand Line, including Torkham and Chaman, were closed.
Deadly Clashes Between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Border Closed
