Part 2/11:
Renewed Border Clashes and Rising Tensions
Recent months have seen a resurgence of hostilities along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. In October 2024, sporadic exchanges of artillery, gunfire, and airstrikes erupted into outright conflict. Both sides accused each other of initiating the violence, with Pakistani security forces and Afghan Taliban troops engaging in intense skirmishes. These clashes occurred amid broader regional instability and are partly fueled by cross-border militant activity.