Pakistan and Afghanistan Trade Lethal Strikes as Border War Erupts

Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered a state of open war after days of heavy border clashes and airstrikes that have reportedly killed hundreds of soldiers on both sides.Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar claimed over 331 Afghan Taliban forces were killed, while Afghan spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid reported 55 Pakistani casualties and a downed fighter jet.The US State Department expressed support for Pakistan's right to self-defense as Qatar and Turkey lead mediation efforts to halt the escalating conflict.