Goa, Dec. 6 -- Tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border escalated late Friday as heavy firing was exchanged between security forces of both nations, officials confirmed. The incident comes just days after another round of peace negotiations between the two sides ended without any breakthrough.

According to Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, Pakistani forces launched attacks in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Pakistan's Prime Minister accused Afghan forces of initiating "unprovoked firing" along the Chaman border.

"Pakistan remains fully alert and committed to ensuring its territorial integrity and the safety of our citizens," spokesperson Mosharraf Zaidi said in a statement. N...