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Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Intensify In Kurram-Paktia Sector, Missile Hits Civilian Area

Reported by News 18 17 Oct 2026, 11:25 pm IST 1 min read

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Heavy fighting between Pakistani forces and the Afghan Taliban erupted along Kurram-Paktia border, with a missile reportedly striking a civilian area in Pakistan’s Upper Kurram.

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Section: World
Topics: Defence & security
First reported by: News 18
Reporter: news18
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 11:25 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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