KABUL: Fresh clashes erupted between the forces of Afghanistan and Pakistan in Kunar as the two sides engaged in exchange of fire along the border, local media reported citing local residents.
The clashes reportedly started on Wednesday after Pakistani forces fired rockets into Afghanistan territory. Taliban forces retaliated to the attack launched by the Pakistani forces, Afghanistan's leading news agency Khaama Press reported.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have not yet issued a statement regarding the incident. Ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have increased due to border restrictions imposed by Kabul over the past two months. Cross-border trade and movement between the two nations remains largely suspended, impacting thousands of traders of Pakistan and Afghanistan.