Intense clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the Torkham border have forced 15,000 residents to flee, causing widespread panic. The violence, which began during Ramadan, disrupted trade and stranded 5,000 trucks, as tensions over an Afghan-constructed outpost remain high.
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