Afghanistan, April 2 -- Fresh clashes have erupted in Afghanistan's eastern Khost province, where local sources say Pakistani forces are shelling civilian homes, forcing families to flee amid growing fears of further casualties.
Residents told local media that Pakistani soldiers attacked civilian houses in the Tani district of Khost late Thursday, as fighting continued along the border. The reports could not be independently verified, but they come amid a broader escalation in cross-border hostilities between Pakistan and Taliban forces.
Sources said many local residents had begun leaving their homes to escape the violence, while casualties were also reported from the area. However, no verified death or injury toll had been officially con...