EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE: Fresh Clashes Between Pakistan Forces and Afghan Taliban | Pakistan-Afghanistan

CNN-News18 reports on fresh clashes along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border near the Kharlachi sector in Kurram, where firing involved Pakistani security forces and Afghan Taliban positions. Pakistani authorities say they thwarted an infiltration attempt from the Dand-e-Patan area, while Pakistan's state broadcaster, citing the military's media wing, reported 12 Afghan Taliban personnel and militants killed and one Pakistani junior commissioned officer dead. These figures reflect Pakistan's account and have not been independently verified. An Afghan military official quoted by TOLOnews gave a different account, saying Pakistani forces opened fire first in Dand-Patan and that Afghan units responded, with no Afghan military casualties reported. The video notes that the full circumstances, casualty figures and sequence of events remain unconfirmed.

• Fresh firing reported near the Kharlachi sector, Kurram, on the Pakistan–Afghanistan border
• Pakistan says it thwarted an infiltration attempt from the Dand-e-Patan area; casualty claims are unverified
• An Afghan military official gives a differing account, saying Pakistani forces fired first
• Full circumstances and casualty figures remain subject to confirmation

Fresh clashes have been reported along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border near the Kharlachi sector in Kurram, with reports of firing involving Pakistani security forces and Afghan Taliban positions. CNN-News18 has accessed exclusive footage as tensions rise near the Kharlachi crossing. Pakistani authorities say security forces thwarted an attempted infiltration from Afghanistan’s Dand-e-Patan area and that Afghan Taliban posts opened fire in support of the attempted crossing. Pakistan’s state broadcaster, citing the military’s media wing, reported 12 Afghan Taliban personnel and militants killed, along with the death of a Pakistani junior commissioned officer. These figures reflect Pakistan’s account and have not been independently verified. Accounts from the Afghan side differ. An Afghan military official quoted by TOLOnews said Pakistani forces opened fire first in Dand-Patan, prompting Afghan units to respond, and reported no Afghan military casualties. The competing accounts underline the uncertainty surrounding the latest border incident. The full circumstances, casualty figures and sequence of events remain subject to confirmation. Watch CNN-News18 for exclusive footage, the latest developments from the Kharlachi sector, and updates on the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. CNN-News18 accesses exclusive footage as tensions rise. Casualty claims remain contested. #Pakistan #Afghanistan #BreakingNews CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers.  Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube