Durand fault line: Pak’s Taliban gamble has backfired – why it struggles to contain TTP

Afghanistan and Pakistan face renewed conflict along their volatile border. Deadly clashes erupted after Kabul accused Islamabad of bombing its territory. Pakistan claims Afghan forces attacked first. The Durand Line, a disputed border, is the flashpoint. Tensions have disrupted trade and raised regional alarm. Afghanistan denies harboring Pakistani militants, calling it an internal Pakistani issue.