Afghanistan says its forces killed 28 fighters and captured 32 after they crossed from Pakistan

On Saturday, Afghanistan's Defense Ministry said its forces killed 28 fighters and captured 32 others in Nuristan province, alleging they crossed from Pakistan with support from Pakistani authorities. Pakistan rejected the claims as baseless. The incident follows Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory earlier in the week, which Pakistan said targeted militants, while Afghanistan reported civilian casualties. Separately, Pakistan's military said it killed over 71 militants in Balochistan in the past 96 hours. Tensions between the two countries remain high over militant activity along their shared border.