Pakistan, Afghanistan Trade Fire Amid US-Iran Talks Preparation in Islamabad

• Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire, escalating tensions despite a recent pause in fighting.
• Clashes occurred on Sunday as Islamabad prepared to host regional powers to discuss Middle East de-escalation and potential US-Iran talks.
• Both sides used artillery and heavy weapons, targeting Kunar province in Afghanistan and Bajur district in Pakistan.
• Afghanistan reported one killed and 16 injured, mostly women and children, from Pakistani fire; Pakistan denied targeting civilians.
• The renewed conflict follows last month's worst fighting in years and a suspended ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr.