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Pakistani forces kill Afghan Taliban fighters in border escalation

Pakistan's security forces report ongoing cross-border fire in latest fighting with Afghanistan.

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What happened Pakistan's security forces report ongoing cross-border fire in latest fighting with Afghanistan.
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CenterPakistani forces kill Afghan Taliban fighters in border escalation

Al Jazeera English · Center · News report

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Sep 25, 4:22 AM

Pakistani forces kill Afghan Taliban fighters in border escalation

Pakistan's security forces report ongoing cross-border fire in latest fighting with Afghanistan.

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Sep 25, 4:22 AM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.

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