Afghanistan, March 24 -- Clashes have resumed along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Zabul Province after the end of a four-day unilateral ceasefire by Pakistan, according to local sources.
The fighting began late in the Shamulzai district after Pakistani border forces carried out artillery shelling on residential areas, prompting a response from Afghan Taliban forces.
The clashes lasted around two hours, with mortar shells hitting homes in border areas, although details about casualties and damage remain unclear.
This is the first major clash reported after the ceasefire ended, despite earlier accusations from both sides that the truce had already been violated.
The temporary ceasefire was announced by Pakistan to ease tensions follo...