Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border, officials say

Summary

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their border amid heightened tensions following failed peace talks, with no immediate reports of casualties.

Key Points
  • Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their border on Friday amid heightened tensions.
  • No immediate reports of casualties were made following the exchange.
  • The clashes occurred nearly a week after a failed round of peace talks held in Saudi Arabia.
  • Previous deadly border clashes in October resulted in dozens of deaths, the worst since the Taliban took power in 2021.
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