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84 reported killed in intensified Pakistan–Afghanistan border clashes

84 reported killed in intensified Pakistan–Afghanistan border clashes

February 26th, 2026

Mansour Al-Maswari

ALBAWABA- At least 84 people were reported killed as heavy fighting erupted along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border on Thursday, marking one of the deadliest escalations in recent months. Pakistan’s Ministry of ...

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