Fresh clashes broke out between Pakistani and Afghan security forces along the disputed border areas late Friday night resulting in a heavy exchange of fire that continued until the early hours of Saturday morning reports indicate that the firing involved the use of heavy weaponry and mortar shells creating an atmosphere of fear among residents in the border villages the skirmish marks a significant escalation following recent attempts to deescalate tensions and reopen trade routes both sides have accused the other of initiating the unprovoked firing leading to a diplomatic standoff the renewed hostility comes amidst a fragile security situation where cross border skirmishes have become increasingly frequent damaging trust between Islamabad and the Taliban administration in Kabul authorities are currently monitoring the situation to prevent further loss of life or property damage in the volatile region
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