Durand Line

The Durand Line is the 2,670-kilometer (1,660 mi) international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, established in 1893. It has long been a source of contention, with Afghanistan never formally recognizing it. The line is newsworthy due to recent escalations in hostilities between the Taliban-led Afghanistan and Pakistan. Recent reports indicate an exchange of significant cross-border fire, with Afghanistan launching attacks on Pakistani military positions in retaliation for earlier Pakistani airstrikes. Pakistan has declared an “open war” with Afghanistan, claiming to have attacked locations inside Afghanistan, including Kandahar and Paktika. These events highlight the ongoing tensions and border disputes, raising concerns about regional stability and security.