ISLAMABAD: Border clashes over the weekend between Afghanistan and Pakistan led to the deaths of dozens of soldiers, the most serious clash between the two countries since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021, and gained the attention of US President Donald Trump. By Monday, the exchange of fire had ceased. WHAT HAPPENED? Late on Saturday, Taliban forces attacked Pakistani military posts along the length of the 2,600 km (1,600 miles) border, with Pakistani forces later retaliating. Guns, artillery and drones exchanged fire into the early hours of Sunday.

Taliban border forces clash with Pakistani forces in retaliation for air strikes, Afghan military confirms.

Escalation comes after Pakistani airstrike in Kabul, with Taliban launching reprisals against military posts