Heavy shelling, explosions spark fear along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Several people living along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan said they were considering fleeing their homes as heavy shelling and explosions marked a seventh day of fighting between troops from both sides on Wednesday.



The South Asian allies-turned-foes are in their worst fighting in years following Pakistani airstrikes on major Afghan cities last week, adding volatility to a region already on edge over U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.



Islamabad says its airstrikes, which have at times targeted the Taliban government, aim to stop militants using Afghan territory to attack Pakistan. The Taliban denies aiding militant groups.