Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Intensify Amid Bagram Speculation and Regional Concerns

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated with cross-border clashes along the disputed Durand Line, involving artillery exchanges and airstrikes. Pakistan cites security concerns over militant groups like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, while Afghanistan denies harboring militants and condemns violations of sovereignty. Speculation about renewed US interest in Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, linked to former President Trump, has added geopolitical complexity. Regional actors like the UAE and Saudi Arabia have called for restraint amid fears of broader instability.