Kabul/Islamabad, Oct. 12 -- Fierce overnight clashes erupted between the Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani Rangers and Army personnel along multiple points of the Durand Line, forcing the closure of the Torkham crossing - a major trade and transit route between the two countries - disrupting transport, trade, and communication.
The cross-border marks the most intense surge in tensions between the two sides in months, amid constant restlessness.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 30 others wounded during the Taliban's overnight military operation along the border area, where they seized several weapons.
According to Mujahid, "Nine Afghan soldiers were also killed and...