Deadly Clashes Erupt on Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
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Intense fighting has broken out along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, resulting in multiple deaths. The violence threatens a fragile ceasefire that the two nations agreed to in October.
Both governments accuse the other of starting the overnight clashes. Each side also claims the other violated the terms of the existing truce.
The shared border, known as the Durand Line, has long been a source of tension. This latest incident represents a serious escalation and raises fears of further instability in the region.