Pakistan, Afghanistan Trade Heavy Fire as Clashes Turn Deadly

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border, as tensions between the two neighbors escalated after days of clashes and accusations that each have breached the other’s territory.

Afghanistan said its forces killed 58 Pakistani soldiers during overnight border operations, the Associated Press reported, citing spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid. Pakistan’s security officials said their forces have taken control of about 19 Afghan posts along their shared border.