Pakistani security sources said that the main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was closed on Wednesday (September 6). Locals reported hearing gunfire at the Torkham crossing and said individuals in the bustling border area near the Khyber Pass ran once the shooting began.&nbsp;

Security forces from both countries exchanged fire, which reportedly killed at least two Afghan soldiers killed. Four Afgan soldiers were injured and one Pakistan soldier was also injured in clashes at the Torkham border. But so far, there's no official confirmation. Local reports mentioned that various villages have been captured.&nbsp;

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According to reports, a Pakistani Taliban (TTP) spokesman and a key commander have claimed that TTP fighters in "large" numbers have entered Chitral district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which borders Afghanistan's Kunar, Nuristan and Badakhshan provinces.&nbsp;

A TTP commander told The Khorasan Diary, "An operation in Chitral district has been launched by the TTP and various villages have been captured. It started at 4 am this morning. We will share pictures as well as currently we are having poor internet issues there."&nbsp;

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<h2>Torkham border point</h2>

Torkham border crossing is a border crossing between the Pakistani city of Torkham and Afghanistan. It is located along the Grand Trunk Road on the international border between the two countries.&nbsp;

Disputes linked to the 2,600 km border have been a bone of contention between the neighbours for decades and the crossing has been closed several times in recent years, including a closure in February that saw thousands of trucks laden with goods stranded on each side of the border for days.

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Pakistani security sources said that the main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was closed on Wednesday (September 6). Locals reported hearing gunfire at the Torkham crossing and said individuals in the bustling border area near the Khyber Pass ran once the shooting began.

Pakistani security sources said that the main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was closed on Wednesday (September 6). Locals reported hearing gunfire at the Torkham crossing and said individuals in the bustling border area near the Khyber Pass ran once the shooting began. Security forces from both countries exchanged fire, which reportedly killed at least two Afghan soldiers killed. Four Afgan soldiers were injured and one Pakistan soldier was also injured in clashes at the Torkham border. But so far, there's no official confirmation. Local reports mentioned that various villages have been captured. Also read: Sara Sharif's dad and stepmom break silence in first video message since girl's death According to reports, a Pakistani Taliban (TTP) spokesman and a key commander have claimed that TTP fighters in "large" numbers have entered Chitral district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which borders Afghanistan's Kunar, Nuristan and Badakhshan provinces. A TTP commander told The Khorasan Diary, "An operation in Chitral district has been launched by the TTP and various villages have been captured. It started at 4 am this morning. We will share pictures as well as currently we are having poor internet issues there." Also read: Over 45 women fell victim to Karachi school principal accused of rape, blackmail Watch: Indian parliament special session called from September 18 × Torkham border point Torkham border crossing is a border crossing between the Pakistani city of Torkham and Afghanistan. It is located along the Grand Trunk Road on the international border between the two countries. Disputes linked to the 2,600 km border have been a bone of contention between the neighbours for decades and the crossing has been closed several times in recent years, including a closure in February that saw thousands of trucks laden with goods stranded on each side of the border for days. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Key Afghan-Pakistan border crossing closed as forces exchange fire: Report

The media wing of the Pakistan Army said on Sunday (December 25) that the terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) killed six security personnel by carrying out several attacks in the last two days in the Balochistan province. A few other security officials were injured.&nbsp;

An official statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) read that during an operation in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, a terrorist and a soldier were killed during an exchange of fire between militants and the security forces.&nbsp;

The operation was launched after "credible information" was received and continued for the last 96 hours.&nbsp;

The statement also added that the objective was to "deny terrorists the use of few suspected routes to move across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border to sneak into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along the interprovincial boundary and target citizens and security forces".&nbsp;

In the recent days, Pakistan reported a rise in terrorist attacks across the border with Afghanistan.&nbsp;

Armed militants attacked a vehicle of the Frontier Corps on Saturday. In a separate incident in the Dannuk Gogdan area of Turbot, four soldiers were killed. A soldier was killed when militants on a motorcycle opened fire on a check post late last night in the border town of Chaman.&nbsp;

The TTP has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Turbat and Chaman.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said the United States is willing to provide funds to Pakistan for enhancing&nbsp;border security for preventing cross-border attacks from Afghanistan.&nbsp;

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The media wing of the Pakistan Army said on Sunday (December 25) that the terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) killed six security personnel by carrying out several attacks in the last two days in the Balochistan province.

The media wing of the Pakistan Army said on Sunday (December 25) that the terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) killed six security personnel by carrying out several attacks in the last two days in the Balochistan province. A few other security officials were injured. An official statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) read that during an operation in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, a terrorist and a soldier were killed during an exchange of fire between militants and the security forces. The operation was launched after "credible information" was received and continued for the last 96 hours. The statement also added that the objective was to "deny terrorists the use of few suspected routes to move across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border to sneak into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along the interprovincial boundary and target citizens and security forces". In the recent days, Pakistan reported a rise in terrorist attacks across the border with Afghanistan. Armed militants attacked a vehicle of the Frontier Corps on Saturday. In a separate incident in the Dannuk Gogdan area of Turbot, four soldiers were killed. A soldier was killed when militants on a motorcycle opened fire on a check post late last night in the border town of Chaman. The TTP has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Turbat and Chaman. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said the United States is willing to provide funds to Pakistan for enhancing border security for preventing cross-border attacks from Afghanistan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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