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.
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