Taliban, Pakistan and Afghanistan
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Pakistan said its army retaliated to cross-border firing by Afghanistan forces and local militants on Tuesday night.
Pakistan's state-run media say clashes have erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces in a remote border region
The Taliban responded with contradictory stances in the effort to rescue women and girls who were wounded and left homeless. That's a reflection of tensions between hardliners and pragmatists.
At least 12 Pakistani soldiers were killed and several others injured during the clashes, according to TOLOnews
The Taliban government accuses Pakistan of bombing Kabul and a market in eastern Afghanistan. A blast occurred Thursday night in Kabul near key government buildings.
Attacks come amid rising tensions with Islamabad, which accuses the Taliban of sheltering anti-Pakistan armed groups.