Afghan mortar fire killed four civilians in a border village of Bajaur on March 15, officials said. The attack struck a house in Leti village of Salarzai tehsil near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The incident matters because it targeted civilians and heightened tensions among residents of the border region. According to local sources, the mortar shell […]
Pakistan Afghanistan border tensions
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Tensions Escalate, Mediation Sought
Pakistan Afghanistan border tensions remain high after deadly clashes over the weekend. Troops are on high alert and crossings remain closed for trade and travel. At least 23 Pakistani soldiers were killed, while more than 200 Taliban and affiliated militants were killed. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described the environment as “hostile” and warned that hostilities […]