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Pakistani forces, Afghan Taliban exchange fire after militants attempt to infiltrate Pakistan

Japan Today17 October 2026, 21:18 UTCPakistan

Pakistani forces and Afghan Taliban personnel exchanged fire at several locations along Pakistan’s northwestern border Saturday, with Pakistani security officials and state-run media saying troops backed by artillery…

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