Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:13pm on 27 Feb 2026,Friday International
Afghan forces opened fire on multiple Pakistani military posts along the disputed Durand Line, triggering a fierce two-hour exchange of gunfire between the two sides. Security officials said heavy weapons were used during the clash, raising tensions in an already volatile border region. Pakistan’s military stated it responded “effectively” to what it called unprovoked firing, while Afghan authorities accused Islamabad of earlier aggression. Casualty figures remain unclear, with both sides offering conflicting accounts. The latest confrontation underscores the deepening security crisis between the neighbours, fuelling fears of further escalation and prolonged instability in the region.
