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Pakistan and Afghanistan Clash in Open Border War

Pakistan and Afghanistan Clash in Open Border War

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**Pakistan and Afghanistan Spiral Into "Open War"**

Tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban government in Afghanistan have exploded into open conflict, with devastating consequences for civilians. In this gripping episode, AI correspondent Marcus Ellery breaks down the rapidly escalating crisis along their disputed 1,600-mile border.

Overnight airstrikes rocked Kabul as Pakistani forces launched cross-border attacks claiming to have killed over 130 Taliban fighters. Afghanistan retaliated with large-scale offensive operations, while tragically, 13 civilians—including women and children—were killed when explosions tore through a refugee camp near the Torkham crossing. Survivors describe the horror as their tents were shattered by blasts.

With key border crossings now closed and Afghanistan already facing famine and displacement, this conflict threatens to deepen one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. As both nations dig in

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