Tensions rise as Pakistan and Afghanistan trade accusations on the shooting of civilians near Chaman.
One civilian has reportedly died and 12 others have been hurt in the continuing border conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which is a significant development. According to Pakistani authorities, mortar fire from Afghan Taliban forces on Thursday toward civilians near the southwest Chaman border crossing resulted in at least one death and 20 injuries, including women and children. This incident reflects rising tensions between the two neighbouring countries. sources The most recent violence comes after a string of violent incidents and assaults that have recently strained ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban leaders. The cause of the fire near Chaman, a crucial trading route between the two sides, was not immediately known. Days earlier, Taliban forces shelled across the border, killing an Afghan Taliban fighter and seven Pakistani civilians. There was no available military spokesperson for immediate reaction. Mortar fire along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border res...