Overview
- Pakistani and Afghan forces exchanged heavy fire late Friday near Chaman and Spin Boldak, with no confirmed casualties reported by either side.
- Afghan spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accused Pakistan of initiating the clash, while a Pakistani government spokesman said Afghan forces opened unprovoked fire in breach of a fragile ceasefire.
- The exchange followed reports that Saudi-hosted talks produced no breakthrough, though Pakistan’s Foreign Office said it had no official information about such negotiations.
- Pakistan approved phased UN humanitarian corridors for food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and other essential supplies, keeping trade and routine crossings closed.
- Officials reiterated that the border will remain shut until Kabul provides firm, verifiable anti-terror assurances, as a planned Turkish mediation visit remains delayed.