How last night’s Pakistan–Taliban border clash unfolded: both sides claim heavy losses
According to official statements and multiple local reports, the clashes began shortly after nightfall on October 11.
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Pakistan claims 200 Taliban, allied fighters killed in border clashes
The military claimed it destroyed Taliban posts, camps and support infrastructure across multiple locations along the Durand Line, the disputed.
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Iran urges restraint after deadly Taliban-Pakistan border clashes
Iranian Foreign Ministry emphasized the importance of “mutual respect for the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of both countries.”
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Torkham crossing closed after deadly Taliban-Pakistan border clashes
Taliban spokesman said that 58 Pakistani soldiers and 9 Taliban members were killed in the border clash.
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Taliban foreign minister’s Taj Mahal visit canceled
Indian police and archaeological officials confirmed the visit was called off at the last minute.
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Pakistan president says joint counterterrorism efforts are key to regional peace
“Pakistan remains firmly committed to safeguarding its national interests, territorial sovereignty and security,” Zardari said.
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Drone spotted over Kabul amid renewed cross-border tensions with Pakistan
Witnesses said the drone appeared over the city around 11 a.m. local time, though its origin and purpose remain unclear.
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Taliban claim 58 Pakistani troops killed in border clashes; fighting paused after Gulf mediation
He claimed Taliban overran dozens of Pakistani military posts before halting the offensive.
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Taliban claim 15 Pakistani soldiers killed in border clashes
The Taliban’s 201st Khalid bin Walid Army Corps in eastern Afghanistan said they also retrieved the bodies of two Pakistani.
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Residents say drones patrolled Kabul for second straight night
The origin of the drones is still unknown, and the Taliban have not commented on the incidents.