International
Deadly Clashes: Pakistan, Afghanistan Border Closed
Officials in Islamabad and Kabul said two major border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed on Tuesday after a deadly fire exchange between troops from both sides.
Three Afghan civilians including children were killed when Pakistani troops fired at their homes near the Torkham border crossing, Mufti Abdul Mateen, a spokesman for the Afghan interior ministry said.
EDITOR’S PICKS
- Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches
- Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award
- WAEC to Release May/June 2024 WASSCE Results Today
Seven civilians were wounded on the Pakistani side when the Taliban fighters fired with heavy weapons and artillery, local border official Shaiq Ali told dpa.
Hundreds of Pakistani families fled their homes from villages near the border overnight after the clashes began, Ali said.
An attempt by the Taliban fighters to build a check post only a few metres from the border triggered the clash, Ali said. There was no explanation from the Afghan side.
The deadly clashes between the security forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan have become routine since the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021.
FURTHER READING
- Rwandan President, Paul Kagame Sworn in for Fourth Term
- Benue PDP Crisis: Sheath Your Swords -Ortom Urges Supporters
- BREAKING: Explosion Rocks APP Secretariat in Rivers
Islamabad blames Kabul for aiding Islamist militants who launch deadly cross-border attacks against the security forces and civilians in Pakistan from their alleged hideouts in Afghanistan. The Taliban deny the allegations.
Click here to watch our video of the week:
Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:
Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.
Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.
Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611
