Afghanistan, Oct. 12 -- Fierce overnight border clashes with Pakistan forced the closure of the Torkham crossing, as both sides exchanged heavy fire along multiple points of the Durand Line.
Fierce overnight clashes erupted between Taliban forces and Pakistani border guards along multiple points of the Durand Line, forcing the closure of the key Torkham crossing, Pakistani media reported on Sunday. The violence marks the most serious flare-up between the two sides in months.
Afghanistan's Taliban Defence Ministry said its forces carried out what it called a "successful retaliatory operation" that ended at midnight, targeting several Pakistani outposts. It claimed 15 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 11 border posts destroyed in the fight...