Afghanistan, April 3 -- Fresh clashes have erupted along Afghanistan's eastern border, with local sources reporting fighting between the Taliban and Pakistani forces in Khost and Paktia, while Taliban officials say recent Pakistani attacks have also caused civilian casualties in several provinces.
Local sources said the first clash began around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Ghulam Khan crossing area of Gurbuz district in Khost province, where Taliban forces and Pakistani border guards exchanged fire. Another source in Paktia said fighting also broke out in Dand Patan district, with both sides reportedly using light and heavy weapons.
At the same time, Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for Taliban administration, said Pakistani forces had ...