Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:15pm on 15 Oct 2025,Wednesday International
Fresh clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Tuesday night, leaving over 50 people dead, including soldiers, Taliban fighters, and civilians. Pakistan launched airstrikes in Kandahar after claiming Afghan forces attacked its border posts. Pakistani officials said about 30 Taliban fighters died, while Afghan sources reported 15 civilian deaths and dozens injured. The violence follows last weekend’s cross-border attacks, escalating tensions between the two neighbors. Pakistan and Afghan forces have blamed each other for provocations. Qatar and Saudi Arabia intervened to halt fighting, but the border remains tense. Security forces on both sides are on high alert. (PC: HT)
