Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Conflict Escalates Following Failed Peace Negotiations

Dec 06, 2025 05:56 am CST

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border amid rising tensions after unsuccessful peace talks in Saudi Arabia. The skirmish in Kandahar's Spin Boldak district highlights ongoing security concerns, with Pakistan alleging Afghan-based militants are responsible for recent attacks while Afghanistan denies responsibility. This incident follows October's deadly clashes that killed dozens, the worst violence since Taliban's 2021 takeover.