CNN: The gunfire exchanges between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated, fueling fears of a broader conflict, following Pakistan's attacks on Kabul and Paktika.

The Taliban have accused Pakistan of attacks on Kabul and Paktika, although Islamabad has not officially acknowledged these actions. This escalation coincided with the visit of the Taliban foreign minister to India, raising concerns in Pakistan. Experts suggest that the recent violence could mark a new era of instability between the two countries, which have had strategic relations in the past.