Pak troops on alert on Af border after clashes

Pakistani troops were on high alert on the border with Afghanistan on Monday after fierce fighting between the two sides at the weekend left dozens dead and drew the attention of US President Donald Trump, who said he could help end the conflict.

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Pakistan's army personnel stand by the coffins of slain security personnel, who were killed in cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, during a funeral ceremony at Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday.

(AFP)

Border trade between the neighbours came to a halt as Pakistan closed crossings along the 2,600-km frontier, stranding scores of loaded goods vehicles on either side, a Pakistani industry representative said.

The Pakistan military said that 23 of its soldiers were killed in the weekend clashes. The Taliban said nine of its fighters were killed. Both sides said they had killed more on the other side, but the claims could not be verified.

Trucks, containers stuck