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Border Clashes Erupt Again as Pakistan, Afghanistan Trade Blame

12/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

Clashes resumed along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border near Spin Boldak, Kandahar, after a fragile ceasefire that followed deadly October confrontations with more than 70 dead.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Pakistani forces attacked first, while Pakistani officials said Afghan forces fired first.
The exchange lasted about two hours, with reports of artillery hitting civilian homes.
Pakistan plans to partially reopen the border for UN aid deliveries, though the timeline remains unclear.

History

Historical Context

Tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have persisted since the 1947 partition, exacerbated by the contentious Durand Line. In 2022, violent clashes resulted in over 100 fatalities, reflecting ongoing instability. The Taliban's rise in Afghanistan has complicated border security, as Pakistan struggles with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has launched numerous attacks from Afghan territory, further straining relations.

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Story summary

Clashes resumed along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border near Spin Boldak, Kandahar, after a fragile ceasefire that followed deadly October confrontations with more than 70 dead.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Pakistani forces attacked first, while Pakistani officials said Afghan forces fired first.
The exchange lasted about two hours, with reports of artillery hitting civilian homes.
Pakistan plans to partially reopen the border for UN aid deliveries, though the timeline remains unclear.

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