The fragile calm along the Durand Line has escalated sharply, with Pakistan and Afghanistan deploying heavy artillery to frontline posts amid intense troop movement, sources told news agencies. Pakistani drones have been sighted conducting surveillance across Chaman-Spin Boldik, Angoor Adda, Kurram-Nangahar and Torkham, triggering concerns of a potential full-scale military engagement. Intelligence inputs warn that both sides appear to be preparing for a clash, with the situation described as volatile and unpredictable.
Recent weeks have seen a rise in skirmishes and cross-fire, especially in Kurram and Nangahar—longstanding hotspots of insurgent activity. However, the latest mobilisation of troops, combined with sustained aerial monitoring, indicates that both nations may be bracing for a wider, coordinated conflict.
Key sectors including Chaman-Spin Boldik and Torkham have been placed on extreme high alert. Authorities on both sides have activated emergency protocols and reinforced deployments in an effort to contain further escalation.
Diplomatic engagement between Islamabad and Kabul is reportedly faltering, with little progress toward de-escalation. Sources caution that heavily armed forces on both sides remain on edge, creating conditions where a full-fledged clash could erupt without warning.
The international community is monitoring developments closely, amid fears that any major conflict along the Durand Line could destabilise an already fragile region. The next few hours and days will determine whether diplomacy can hold or whether tensions will tip into open military confrontation. (Agencies)
