{"id":533658,"date":"2026-02-27T04:37:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T23:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=533658"},"modified":"2026-02-27T04:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T23:37:21","slug":"gunfire-enters-third-day-along-pak-afghan-border-in-khyber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/gunfire-enters-third-day-along-pak-afghan-border-in-khyber\/","title":{"rendered":"Gunfire enters third day along Pak-Afghan border in Khyber"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>border clashes<br \/>\n LANDIKOTAL<br \/>\nAn exchange of fire between Pakistani and Afghan security forces entered its third consecutive day on Thursday along multiple points of the Pak-Afghan border in Landikotal, official sources said.<br \/>\nOfficials confirmed that clashes continued near the Torkham border crossing, where both sides reportedly targeted each other\u2019s bunkers. Afghan authorities vacated certain forward positions and shifted cargo trucks away from the main crossing point as a precautionary measure.<br \/>\nThe firing also took place in the areas of Waragha Sar, Maro Sar,near Torkham border 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 \/>\nAuthorities said no casualties have been reported so far from either side. However, residents of nearby villages have been advised to remain indoors, while movement in sensitive bordering areas has been restricted. Security forces remain on high alert to prevent any further escalation.<br \/>\nOfficials have yet to issue a detailed statement explaining the trigger for the latest clashes.<br \/>\nTensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have witnessed periodic flare-ups in recent months, particularly in the border regions of Khyber district. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>border clashes LANDIKOTAL An exchange of fire between Pakistani and Afghan security forces entered its third consecutive day on Thursday along multiple points of the Pak-Afghan border in Landikotal, official sources said. Officials confirmed that clashes continued near the Torkham border crossing, where both sides reportedly targeted each other\u2019s bunkers. 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