{"id":533273,"date":"2026-02-25T04:42:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T23:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=533273"},"modified":"2026-02-25T04:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T23:42:56","slug":"border-tension-sparks-gun-battle-in-khyber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/border-tension-sparks-gun-battle-in-khyber\/","title":{"rendered":"Border tension sparks gun battle in Khyber"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> LANDIKOTAL<br \/>\n An exchange of fire erupted on Tuesday between Pakistani and Afghan security forces along the Pak-Afghan border in different points in Landikotal, offical sources said.<br \/>\nThey said gun fires exchanged in the areas of Waragha Sar, Maro Sar and Shah Kot Sar, which fall within the jurisdiction of Zakhakhel police station in Landikotal.<br \/>\nAccording to local sources, both heavy and light weapons were used during the crossfire, causing fear and uncertainty among residents living close to the border belt.<br \/>\nSecurity officials have yet to release an official statement explaining the trigger for the latest clash.<br \/>\nAuthorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far from either side. 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