Afghan officials walk out of talks with Pak counterparts over border standoff

Talks to resolve a border dispute between Pakistan and Afghanistan broke down after the Afghan delegation accused Pakistan of not taking negotiations seriously. The disagreement caused the suspension of cross-border trade and transit, with significant financial losses for both nations. Tensions escalated following an exchange of fire that injured eight people and damaged property.

​Talks to resolve a border dispute between Pakistan and Afghanistan broke down after the Afghan delegation accused Pakistan of not taking negotiations seriously. The disagreement caused the suspension of cross-border trade and transit, with significant financial losses for both nations. Tensions escalated following an exchange of fire that injured eight people and damaged property.