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Nearly 30 fighters killed, 32 captured: Why Afghanistan, Pakistan are fighting again
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- Sep 27, 2026, 3:48 PM UTC
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Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions escalate as Kabul says 28 fighters were killed in Nuristan, while Islamabad denies supporting militants.
Afghanistan says its forces have killed 28 fighters and captured 32 others, including alleged Islamic State members crossing from Pakistan. Tensions between the two countries have risen, with cross-border fighting
Afghanistan stated that it has killed 28 fighters and apprehended 32 suspected Islamic State insurgents, claiming they crossed over from Pakistan to launch attacks in Nuristan province. Pakistan refuted these claims, calling them baseless and lacking proof. Rising tensions between the two nations have been fueled by…