1 6 Taliban soldiers load a rocket launcher in a vehicle, following exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, near Torkham border in Afghanistan, February 27, 2026. The Afghan Taliban say Pakistan harbours fighters from its enemy, Islamic State, a charge Islamabad denies. 4 6 Afghan Taliban soldiers walk along the main road on the Afghan side of the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan in Torkham, Afghanistan, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. 5 6 Taliban soldiers carry a rocket launcher, following exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, near Torkham border in Afghanistan, February 27, 2026. The TTP also fought alongside the Afghan Taliban against US-led forces in Afghanistan and hosted Afghan fighters in Pakistan.

Source: The Telegraph February 27, 2026 09:42 UTC