Taliban Says Its Fighters Fatally Clashed With Pakistani Troops After Disagreement Over Border Posts

The 2,790-kilometre Durand Line, the de-facto border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, was established by the British in 1893. However, no Afghan government, including the Taliban*, has recognized the Durand Line, which runs through 12 provinces of Afghanistan. The Taliban has also objected to the fencing of the border by Pakistan.