Four civilians killed as heavy fighting breaks out at Afghanistan-Pakistan border

A Pakistani armoured vehicle stands at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman on December 6, 2025, following overnight cross-border clashes between the two countries - (AFP via Getty Images)

At least four civilians have been killed in heavy gunfire at the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the collapse of peace talks involving the two countries.

The border clashes erupted between Pakistani forces and the Taliban in Afghanistan, with both sides accusing each other of breaking a ceasefire that was agreed two months ago.