Explosion reported in northern Kabul
Details on possible casualties remain unclear, and Taliban have not yet commented on the incident.
Details on possible casualties remain unclear, and Taliban have not yet commented on the incident.
Taliban, after skipping talks on Torkham, have emphasized resolving the issue through diplomatic channels.
Sharif claimed that terrorism had been eradicated in Pakistan but resurged in 2021 after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.
The ministry said the closure was a direct result of Taliban attempts to build security posts inside Pakistani territory.
The border crossing has remained closed for 21 consecutive days.
A Taliban spokesman, however, rejected the allegations, calling them unfounded.
The fighting took place at a Taliban base in the Khwaja Pesta area and lasted for some time, according to.
According to the sources, one of the guards was tied up before being killed, while the second guard succumbed to.
The meeting was intended to resolve ongoing disputes that have kept the crossing closed for 20 days.
A 32-member Pakistani delegation is expected to travel to Torkham for the talks.