The incident comes amid a series of recent exchanges between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have heightened security concerns in regions along the disputed Durand Line.
WFP said it will also distribute specialized nutrition products for children as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women to help address rising malnutrition.
The statement added that Afghan forces destroyed one armored tank and a military vehicle belonging to Pakistani troops during the fighting.
The NRC has already provided cash assistance to over 4,300 displaced individuals and plans to extend support to another 4,000 in the coming days.
Some of the most intense fighting has been reported around the Torkham Crossing in Nangarhar Province, a key trade and transit route between the two countries.
Air and ground strikes have reportedly impacted more than 30 districts in Nangarhar, Nuristan, Kunar, Laghman, Paktika, Paktya, Khost, Kandahar and Helmand provinces.
Respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, he said, remains essential for fostering regional stability and building trust among neighboring states.
From the evening of 26 February to 2 March 2026, UNAMA recorded at least 146 civilian casualties across Afghanistan, including 42 deaths and 104 injuries, among...
In a separate incident in Dand Patan district of Paktia province, Fitrat said a mortar round struck a residential house, killing one civilian and injuring another.
Many Kabul residents have expressed support for the Islamic Emirate’s retaliatory operations across the Durand Line.
In an interview with Ariana News, Mujahid claimed that a specific military circle within Pakistan is behind the latest tensions.
He rejected claims equating these operations with India’s alleged strikes on mosques and religious seminaries in Bahawalpur and Muridke, stressing that Pakistan does not target religious...
“We clearly raised this issue through the media and reiterated it during press conferences. Those very disclosures are what we are now seeing the results of,”...
IEA officials last week accused Pakistan of carrying out new strikes in Khost, Kunar and Paktika, claiming women and children were among the casualties. Pakistan’s military...
The fall is largely attributed to Pakistan’s closure of all eight crossings between Afghanistan following clashes on 11 October.
According to the sources, the Afghan delegation emphasized that controlling attacks inside Pakistan is the responsibility of Pakistani security forces, and Afghanistan can only guarantee that...
Speaking to Pakistani media, Asif said the agreement aims to establish lasting peace in the region, with full details expected to be announced by October 25.
Mohammad Nabi Omari, Deputy Minister of Interior of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, says the current situation indicates that areas beyond the Durand Line which were...
Following the intense confrontation, Pakistan reportedly appealed multiple times for a ceasefire through diplomatic channels, which the Islamic Emirate eventually accepted.
“Our Mujahideen remain highly motivated and fully prepared to defend their soil, sovereignty, and people,” he emphasized.
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