ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Pakistan stated that the Afghan Taliban regime carried out unprovoked attacks along multiple points of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, prompting a swift and forceful response from Pakistan’s security forces.
In an official statement, the ministry said the Taliban miscalculated the situation and opened fire at several locations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which was met with an immediate and effective counter by Pakistani forces.
According to the statement, heavy losses were inflicted on Taliban forces in sectors including Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram, and Bajaur, causing significant damage to multiple posts and military equipment.
Officials confirmed that at least 22 Taliban militants were killed during the clashes, while attempts by the militants to attack Pakistani checkposts were successfully repelled.
Timely action by the Pakistani forces also resulted in the destruction of all Taliban quadcopters in the area. Security sources said continuous shelling and gunfire were carried out using both small and heavy arms, targeting militant positions.
Aerial drones were also deployed to strike Taliban posts effectively, officials added.
Meanwhile, the Taliban have continued to circulate false claims and fabricated videos on media and social platforms, which security sources have dismissed as propaganda.
The Pakistani forces’ operations underscore their commitment to safeguarding the country’s borders and preventing any hostile incursions.
