rki.news | Source: Dawn
Pakistan’s armed forces have destroyed several Afghan Taliban posts and military positions near South Waziristan and Parachinar in response to cross-border firing in the Angoor Adda area, state media reported Friday, citing security sources.
According to Radio Pakistan, the retaliatory action followed firing by Afghan Taliban forces on Pakistani border posts and residential areas on Tuesday. The incident killed one local resident and injured five members of a family.
Security sources said Pakistani forces targeted several Afghan Taliban border posts, mortar positions and defensive bunkers using artillery and other weapons. Several Afghan Taliban personnel were reportedly killed.
Pakistan’s armed forces said they remained committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and protecting its people.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi condemned the firing, saying Pakistan would not tolerate attacks on its people or violations of its sovereignty.
Pakistan also rejected Afghanistan’s defence ministry statement accusing Islamabad of initiating the incident, describing the claim as fabricated.
The latest exchange comes amid continuing tensions between the two neighbours. Islamabad has repeatedly urged Kabul to prevent militant groups, particularly the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), from operating from Afghan territory.
Recent months have witnessed cross-border clashes, drone incursions and Pakistani airstrikes targeting alleged militant hideouts in Afghanistan.
Pakistan has maintained that its actions are aimed at countering security threats, while diplomatic efforts to ease tensions continue.
Pakistan Targets Afghan Taliban Border Posts After Cross-Border Firing
