Rawalpindi — The Pakistan Army repelled a major Afghan Taliban attack along the Pak-Afghan border late Saturday night, killing over 200 militants and destroying several enemy positions.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Afghan Taliban fighters, backed by Indian-supported Fitna al Khawarij (FAK), launched a coordinated assault. The attack involved heavy firing and small ground raids aimed at destabilizing border areas and aiding terrorist infiltration into Pakistan.
Pakistani troops acted swiftly in self-defence. They carried out precision air and ground strikes on Taliban posts, training camps, and supply lines inside Afghan territory. The strikes also destroyed facilities linked to Fitna al Khawarij (FAK), Fitna al Hindustan (FAH), and ISKP/Daesh.
During the fierce overnight battle, 23 Pakistani soldiers embraced martyrdom while defending national borders, and 29 others sustained injuries. Intelligence sources confirmed that Pakistan’s counterattack killed more than 200 Taliban and allied terrorists. The Army also inflicted major damage on their operational networks.
Pakistani forces briefly captured 21 Taliban positions inside Afghanistan. They destroyed several training camps used for cross-border attacks. ISPR stated that troops ensured strict care to prevent civilian harm during the engagements.
The military said the timing of the assault was significant. It coincided with the Taliban Foreign Minister’s visit to India, which Pakistan calls the region’s top sponsor of terrorism. Islamabad urged the Taliban government to take verifiable action against FAK, FAH, and ISKP/Daesh operating from Afghan soil.
Officials warned that Pakistan would continue defending its people and territory with decisive counterterrorism operations if such attacks persist. The Army reaffirmed its commitment to peace and diplomacy but stressed that Afghan soil must not be used for terrorism against Pakistan.
ISPR concluded that the incident confirms Pakistan’s long-standing view: certain elements within the Taliban administration still support terrorist outfits, often with Indian backing. The Army vowed to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and eliminate every cross-border threat.
