Beijing: China has expressed significant concern over the recent escalation of clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging both nations to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and safeguard investments in the region. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized that peace and stability along the shared borders are critical and encouraged Islamabad and Kabul to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation to prevent further conflict.

The confrontations, described as the most severe since the Taliban's return to power in Kabul, resulted in dozens of casualties. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan reported multiple fatalities, although figures vary and remain unverified. The clashes have heightened tensions along the 2,600-kilometer frontier and disrupted cross-border trade, causing econo

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