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A clash broke out between border forces at the Torkham crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Sunday night.The clashes lasted for about two hours.The Nangarhar Information and Culture Department said the clash started after Pakistani forces first attacked Afghan forces.The sources added: && The Pakistanis had been preparing for the defend numerous days and had actually likewise invited the media to blame the attack on the Afghan side.&& There was no word on casualties in the clash.Torkham crossing has actually nevertheless been closed for nine days due to tension between the 2 countries.Officials from both sides satisfied on Sunday for talks but stopped working to reach an arrangement to open the crossing.Pakistani officials told Dawn news that border security members of both the nations met at the Zero Point at around midday with both sides describing their positions and likewise firmly insisting that previous protocols about any modification in the existing border structure be honoured and respected.Hundreds of Afghans are stranded at the crossing, while the border closure is expected to have a big impact on traders &-- specifically those carrying fresh produce.The post Clashes break out between Pakistani, Afghan border forces at Torkham crossing initially appeared on Ariana News.