Main Afghan-Pakistan border crossing closed as forces exchange fire - sources


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  • Wednesday, 06 Sep 2023

PESHAWAR (Reuters) - The main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was closed on Wednesday as security forces from both countries exchanged fire, Pakistani security sources said.

Local residents reported the sound of gunfire by the Torkham crossing and said people around the busy border area near the Khyber Pass had fled once the firing sarted.

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