Kabul: New border clashes broke out Tuesday between Pakistani and Afghan forces following a brief ceasefire. Afghanistan claimed its forces launched a counterattack near the border after Pakistan initiated firing late Tuesday, as reported by local broadcaster Tolo News, citing Mustaghfer Gurbaz, spokesman for the governor of eastern Khost province. Clashes are still ongoing, Gurbaz added.

According to Anadolu Agency, there has been no official reaction from Pakistan. However, a security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that clashes erupted on the Shorko border in the Kurram tribal district. The official accused Afghan forces of initiating "unprovoked" firing and shelling on Pakistani border troops.

Dozens of soldiers were killed Saturday in fighting between Pakistani and Afghan troops, marking some of the deadliest encounters since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. The clashes ceased late Saturday after mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to Kabul.