Fresh Border Clash Between Taliban and Pakistani Forces in Dand Patan, Paktia.
Local sources have reported that a new and dangerous confrontation has erupted between Taliban forces and Pakistani military personnel in Dand Patan district of Paktia province.
According to the sources, the clash began after noon on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the border area of Maqbal, where heavy gunfire has created an extremely tense and fearful environment for residents. Local inhabitants described the situation as “unsettling and frightening,” highlighting the severity of the incident.
The clash occurred at a strategically sensitive point along the border, an area that had previously experienced similar incidents and remains a hotspot for cross-border tensions. Reports indicate that the exchange of fire started abruptly and continued intermittently for several hours.
No official figures have yet been released regarding casualties or damage, but local sources describe the situation as unprecedented and alarming, emphasizing that even minor skirmishes in this area could escalate rapidly into a larger regional crisis.
The incident comes amid a broader increase in border tensions in recent days, underscoring the fragile and volatile security situation along the Afghan-Pakistani frontier, where any miscalculation could have severe consequences.
