Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan intensified over the weekend following a deadly exchange of fire along their shared border. The clash began late Saturday when Afghan forces, governed by the Taliban, launched attacks on Pakistani positions in what they described as retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul days earlier.

The violence resulted in sharply conflicting casualty reports, with both sides claiming to have inflicted more damage than they suffered. Border crossings were also sealed on Sunday amid rising hostilities.

Here are five key developments:

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1. Reason Behind Afghan Strikes:

Afghan officials launched strikes late on Saturday, accusing Pakistan of conducting air raids on Kabul and a market in the country’s east on Thursday nig

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