Initially, the conflict started over construction activities along the border, but it has now escalated into intense fighting ...

claiming they targeted hideouts of "malicious elements" beyond the "hypothetical line," a term used by Afghan authorities to refer to the disputed Durand Line border with Pakistan. The statement ...

The “hypothetical line” refers to the disputed Durand Line, a border drawn by British colonial authorities in the 19th century that Afghanistan has never recognized. According to Taliban ...

The earlier skirmishes between the Taliban and Pakistani forces at the Torkham crossing have highlighted ongoing tensions along the border. These clashes, which have erupted intermittently, often stem ...