Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned what he called Afghanistan’s “provocations” along the border. (AP)

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned what he called Afghanistan’s “provocations” along the border and promised a “strong and effective response” after Afghan officials claimed to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight clashes.

According to the Associated Press (AP), Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghan forces had carried out “retaliatory and successful operations,” capturing 25 Pakistani army posts and leaving 58 soldiers dead and 30 wounded. Pakistan has not confirmed these figures.

In a statement cited by Reuters , Sharif praised Pakistan’s armed forces for what he called a “robust and professional re

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